Five years ago, I made a New Year’s resolution to “Be less earnest—Seek more levity.” I’ve been trying to continue in this spirit, and I hope some of what I’ve shared over the years has brought you joy.
There’s a song I learned as a child in Sunday school that often plays in my head and helps keep my heart where it should be. It was written in the mid 1920s by George William Cooke. Many of you may know it. Cooke wrote “I’ve got the joy . . .” but we always sang, “I’ve got that joy . . .” Here are my two favorite verses:
I’ve got that joy joy joy joy
down in my heart
down in my heart
down in my heart.
I’ve got that joy joy joy joy
down in my heart
down in my heart
to stay.
I’ve got the peace that passes understanding
down in my heart
down in my heart
down in my heart.
I’ve got the peace that passes understanding
down in my heart
down in my heart
to stay.
I hope you, too, will hold these words inside for when your heart is heavy or when you are simply feeling good.
Wishing you joy and peace—the peace that passes understanding—now and always.
Happy New Year!
