Leave Joy

Lord, let me leave joy in my wake

Where sorrow dwells today,
Let me lighten the weary load
Of those met on my way.
 
Let me use kind words in the place
Where harsher words would do,
And let me not forget to share
A cheery smile or two.
 
Let me remember the stranger,
The one I pass each day,
That I may lift him up each night
When I bow down to pray.
 
I may not have too many gifts,
But one thing I can do,
Let me leave joy behind me, Lord,
That I may honor You!

Philemon 1:7
Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.