Here's something I've been working on. More in the devotional space, but I'm trying to see if there would be a way to adapt it to something a bit more singable. Would love any ideas! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LIbVxyO-kuI

I was thinking about how one of the fruits of the Spirit is joy, and how I long for joy to be present through life's uncertainty and pain. -I sang "loose" (as in "release") since it's a nice active verb, but something about it isn't sitting right - does it sound too demanding? Too easily confused with "lose"? 😅 -Seemed like it needed a refrain as a break from all the words, but I'm not sure about it... -I've tried several different melodies for this thing and am still not sure! I think I accidentally recycled a bit of melody from my last song...help! -I appreciate help with anything else you notice! Loose (Let/May?) your joy, O Holy Spirit, Like (Be?) a never-ending stream Through our brightest days of blessing And our darkest nights of pain, Flowing, steady, through our deserts Of anxiety and doubt; Lord, refresh us through our journey On this hard and holy ground. In the shadows of unknowing, In the shifting of the sands, When our lonely path is hidden And we cannot find/feel your hand, Let your fountains of rejoicing Sweeten even every fall, When we find our every misstep Fit your purpose all along. Placeholder: Spirit, loose your joy Spirit, loose your joy Through the fire of our trials Let it mingle with our tears, Through (For) the sting of loss and sorrow And the ache of wasted years Nothing can undo the promise (Cannot burn away the promise) Sealed with Jesus’ precious blood: All our grief will turn to gladness In an/your everlasting flood. Spirit, loose your joy...

(Verse 1) It’s not for me to understand I know He got a master plan He knows exactly who I am Beyond my own little lenses Whenever I see disaster He always sees opportunity When I see a broken man He sees beautiful pieces When life is not looking bright It’s all for a reason (Pre-Chorus) It might be pouring outside And the rain keeps coming down I know there’s hope beyond the clouds That turns my frown into a smile (Chorus) These temporary seasons Bears fruit that I’ve been missing God knows what I’ve been needing He let it rain so I can grow, ou oh (Verse 2) If I’m just looking at the bad every bad thought in my head That sometimes lead to regrets Got me asking if You’re there They are just distractions You’re working for my good When my heart is saddened I gotta keep my eyes on You So when the weather changes You are changing me too (Pre-Chorus) It might be pouring outside And the rain keeps coming down I know there’s hope beyond the clouds That turns my frown into a smile (Chorus) These temporary seasons Bears fruit that I’ve been missing God knows what I’ve been needing He let it rain so I can grow, ou oh (Bridge) We only want good We don’t want bad He’s in the midst of it all In the sunshine Even in the rain He’s working it out (Bridge) We only want good We don’t want bad He’s in the midst of it all In the sunshine Even in the rain He’s working it out (Pre-Chorus) It might be pouring outside And the rain keeps coming down I know there’s hope beyond the clouds That turns my frown into a smile (Chorus) These temporary seasons Bears fruit that I’ve been missing God knows what I’ve been needing He let it rain so I can grow, ou oh (Closing) These temporary seasons Ouuuu, Ouuuuu, Ouuuuuu He let it rain so I can grow, ou oh Written by: Jaurel Michel Solid Muzic Records

Next I’ll listen to some of the songs posted on here and give some feedback’s. Been a very busy week. I’m certain there’s a lot of great song writers here!!

Good afternoon everyone, my name is Jaurel Michel. Glad to be a part of this songwriting movement and learning with you guys. Thank you Jon for allowing me to join in. God bless you Brother.