GRAMMY Award winning singer and songwriter, Joe L. Barnes honors the memory of his late father with his new single, “Grief, Joy, & Gratitude”. With heartfelt lyrics that navigate grief, redemption, and enduring love, the song reflects on loss while celebrating legacy and hope. From moments of sorrow to the uplifting refrain, “Bless the Lord Oh My Soul” is a powerful tribute to family, faith, and the everlasting impact of a loved one’s life.

Joe shares, “It's been several days since my father passed and I think I’m beginning to understand what David meant when he said, ‘I command my soul to bless the Lord.’”

Joel Barnes, known as Joe L, a Kentucky native, is a songwriter and worship leader based outside of Atlanta, Georgia. He not only has a passion for song writing, but also burns to teach and equip others with the tools needed to create and release their sound of authenticity. In April of 2020, Joe L, alongside Maverick City released the song, “Promises,” which has now been viewed over 200M times on YouTube. Barnes has gone on the release other classics such as “Yahweh We You” alongside Elevation Worship, and His debut album “The Good Shepherd” alongside RCA Provident.

Lyrics:

Grief is such a winding road

You can try to keep it steady

It moves when it gets ready

They say it’s love without a home

Cause it hurts to feel the distance

To speak of you in past tense

I could let my heart grow bitter and cold

But I will bless the Lord oh my soul

Oh, what a miracle

Where I used to grow resentment

Is a garden of redemption

And now I’m living off the seeds you’ve sown

And this fruit will never wither

Your legacy forever etched in stone

Yeah it’s in my bones

I will bless the Lord oh my soul

Oh my soul

Bless the Lord oh my soul

I will bless the Lord oh my soul

Bless the Lord oh my soul

I will bless the Lord, bless the Lord

When I’m on my face

On my lowest day

And I start to question

When it’s time to lay

Flowers on the grave

I’m still gon’ bless Him

Because amazing grace came and made a way

For the lost and wretched

So when I’m old and gray

Past my golden days I’m still gon’ bless the

Son of Suffering

Lord of Hosts

I know You’re welcoming my father

With the sound of joy and laughter

My grieving heart is filled with hope

For the day we’re back together

With the song we’ll sing forever

This I know

It won’t get old

Singing, bless the Lord oh my soul

And we’ll take a stroll

On the streets of gold

Singing, bless the Lord oh my soul

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