Richard Smallwood - The Center Of My Joy (Live) 

Who is still listening in 2024? I have been humming this song all yesterday. Praise God. God bless you all. ❤❤❤❤❤

60 years old today. April 26-2024. HE is the true center of my joy!!! Thank you Jesus

I had to have gallbladder surgery in 2018. I walked in the hospital when I was released I was in a wheelchair. I had to learn how to walk all over again. During all of this my farther passed away. In 2020 I was diagnosed with Cancer. Had to take chemo pills but Praise God he kept me through all I went through God kept me. I'm now Cancer Free. God Kept Me. Hallelujah!!!!

April 27, 2024 listening in tears missing my mom… She transcended September 2023… and I miss her with Mother’s Day coming soon and my Birthday I have to keep Jesus as my center.😢

Jesus you are the center of my joy. My son was killed in 2015 and Jesus you have been the compass of my way. When I am sad Jesus you bring joy .

It’s April 18,2024@12:55 am, I’m having surgery soon and I know that I’m going to be all right though it all🙏🏾All that’s Good and Perfect comes from Jesus 🙏🏾🕊️He’s my doctor and my healer🙏🏾🕊️Hallelujah!

Fighting depression through this song(2024)😢😢 Jesus is the centre of my joy indeed…To God be the glory🙌🙌

It's Friday morning @12:52 a.m. on March 28, 2024 I'm praising my God. Post your day and time. May God bless and keep all who read this

He will always be the Center of my Joy. The only hope in this sinful world is JESUS.

Praying that the spirit of depression is cast out in Jesus name

I'm am 53 and He is still the center of my Joy 🎉HAAAAAALLELUJAH Glooooooorrry to God, O how I love Jesus.

June 2024 and in my garage listening and praising God!! Turned 60 in May. I was diagnosed with MS 2017 and still able to get around using a cane now but He is so good and definitely the Center of My Joy!!! ❤

Still listening in 2024! 💞🙏🏽

This song has helped my broken heart heal💔 I lost my mother in April 2020 and I lost my husband in March 2021. Jesus you are the center of my joy! 🙌🏾

DO NOT GIVE UP NOW.KEEP THE FAITH.

“When I’ve lost my direction, you are my compass.” That part gets me! Then, when he says, “You are why I find pleasure for the simple things in life.”, I lose it everytime.

Praying for everyone with such precious comments. He is a healer, a sustainer, a Waymaker, a deliverer, a battle ax in the time of a battle! Lord, I’m praying for your part of the body that is hurting and in need of deliverance. Lord, keep our bodies strong. Lord, keep us day by day. Keep us in your narrow way. Your ways are true. Your ways are right. Your ways are unending, and we look to Your Light. We love You. We trust You. We adore You and magnify Your name. Our hearts of filled with praise and when the praises go up, the blessings come down. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen. Amen and Amen.

26 April 2024, 20H31pm. This song just popped into my head, and here I found myself singing along to this. I am once again reminded that my joy comes from Jesus. There is an unexplainable peace when we have our eyes fixed on Jesus. 🌿

Jesus! This will be forever one of my favorite songs I'm 32 years old and I am fighting stage 4 rectal cancer and I have faith in God and forever praise him!! This song just eases my soul

I feel HIS PRESENCE when I hear this song... I'm wrecked every time!!!! Thank you JESUS, I will be lost without you Lord!!! Thank you for your mercy and love ❤ I'm so grateful that you saved a wretch like me. GLORY TO YOUR HOLY NAME 🙌

This song calmed my heart, thank you Lord

Such a beautiful song. It is timeless. It is gospel, not hip-hop dance club music with gospel lyrics. This song is calming me on tonight at 11:13pm, as so many things are swirling around me - enough to make someone fall out on the floor from stress! BUT GOD! I'm working on some administrative tasks right now and the RU-vid window was open and this song was on auto-pause, so I just pressed it to listen, and this is the 2nd listen. Thank you Richard Smallwood for the best reminder to all of us, in pure words, that all that's good and perfect comes from the Lord. We just need to rest in his assurances and trust Him, in the good times and in the challenging times. Jesus is truly the center of my Joy!

The annointing in his hands....his heart.....his singing...Simply God. 💕

I love Richard Smallwood he sings with deep spiritual feeling.

No disrespect to other anointed singers , but this can not be duplicated. This man has such an anointed voice.

This song got me through my wife Death! Faith and trust in God is all you need when you are lonely. Jesus began to be everything I needed. Jesus is truly the center of my Joy!

Beautiful. This is not just singing but this is true worship

I’m at work and realized I had been humming this song for a while. Thank you Lord for the reminder!🙌🏽

Dr. Smallwood is truly a gift from God. I listen to this and Total Praise daily. He was anointed when he wrote them. Songs that will renew the spirit!

Love these old gospel songs. There is no guessing and wondering who the song is about. Jesus! Some spiritual songs today can be used with the shaking in the clubs. Lord have mercy.

Jesus, in the midst of the storms, pandemics, etc, you are the CENTER OF MY JOY!!!

I don’t know who wrote this song but God was right there guiding them and anointing them.

Amazing pianist. His classical influence really shows here..Amazing musician

JESUS is the CENTRE of my JOY. What a God sent song, awesome Richard, talented choir, gifted videographer and blessing to 8 million of us and counting…..

I love. this Song I lost 8 family Members in 2019.The last 2 was Very. Personal My Father pass Away in September 2019. My Brother In December 14.2019 But God Brought Me Through It

This video was posted 6 years ago! But who’s here for it in 2023???

Still Powerful!!! And still listening in 2023. Entertaining HIS presence right at this moment and it feels great. When it's all said and done, JESUS, you're the center of my joy!❤

I listen to this song everyday. Each day it’s a different reason, but I know it gives me the security I need, it gives me strength, and let’s me know the Lord is with me always. He loves me and makes me so very HAPPY.

Preach it Bro Richard !!!!! YEAH !!! The choir is awesome ….singing with such ease in God’s presence !!! YEAH !!!!

Jesus NEVER runs out!!! He is the center of my joy ( a feeling of great pleasure and happiness in spite of turmoil) !!! "When nights are cold and long.....

One of the best songs ever written..Beautiful words, Harmony!!!

Lord, I thank you for the anointing you put in Dr. Smallwood's heart to create this masterpiece.

Yessssss I needed this in 2024!!! 7 JAN 24

I’ve never heard a song so powerful! Simple melody, rich message.

This song moves me to tears even still as old as it is!!!! We may NOT always have happiness but with God and through Christ we can always have Joy!!!!! Amen

Can't get enough of this great man's genius ❤the best arrangements I have ever heard. Thanks to Richard Smallwood.❤😊🎉

Yes Lord you are the CENTER OF MY JOY. 🙏🏾

Today is Sunday, February 27th, 2022 9:15pm. There’s a war between Russia and Ukraine, while there’s a pandemic. It’s hard to believe. But I just mentioned this song in a text to this man I started talking to yesterday. “Jesus, You’re the center of my joy…” Decided to come on here to listen to it again.

One of my fondest childhood memories is listening to the old Black Gospel radio station after church on Sunday nights. All the family eating, listening and just enjoying the phenomenal music. Feel like a lot of these powerful songs are lost in many churches today.

This song will never grow old. Jesus, the center of my joy! My Rock! My Anchor! My Contentment! My Everything!!!!!

That second brother made the perfect switch! Two fine pianists. Praise the Lord.

Thank you Jesus for always being the centre of my,our joy 😂😂😂!joy 😂!joy 😂like no other joy 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂!Hallelujah!

This was one of the songs that kept me inspired when I was battling cancer 4 years ago. Another was Calvary by both Richard Smallwood and Mahalia Jackson.

Glory HALLELUJAH Jesus is my center of my joy. What a Blessed Assurance!!!! Thank You Lord Jesus!!!!

Jesus, you're the center of my joy All that's good and perfect comes from you You're the heart of my contentment, hope for all I do Jesus, you're the center of my joy When I've lost my direction, you're the compass for my way You're the fire and light when nights are long and cold In sadness, you are the laughter, that shatters all my fears When I'm all alone, your hand is there to hold, ohh Jesus, you're the center of my joy All that's good and perfect comes from you You're the heart of my contentment, hope for all I do Jesus, you're the center of my joy You are why I find pleasure in the simple things in life You're the music in the meadows and the streams The voices of the children, my family, and my home You're the source and finish of my highest dreams, woah Jesus, you're the center of my joy All that's good and perfect comes from you (all that's good and perfect) You're the heart of my contentment, hope for all I do Jesus (Jesus), you are (you are) the center (the center) of my joy Jesus (Jesus), you are (you are) the center (the center) of my joy Jesus (Jesus), you are (you are) the center (the center) of my joy You are everything (Jesus), everything (you are) Everything (the center) everything (of my joy) You're my joy (Jesus) in my sorrow (you are) You're my hope (the center) for tomorrow (of my joy) When I'm lonely (Jesus), feel inside (you are) You're the lifter (the center) of my head (of my joy) You're my music (Jesus), you're my song (you are) You're my joy (the center) all day long (of my joy) Woah, Jesus, you're the center of my joy Of my joy Songwriters: Gloria Gaither / Richard Smallwood / William Gaither

2023 still listening. Jesus your the center of my joy. All that’s good and perfect comes from you! ❤

looking at some of their faces some are mesmerized... it's just beautiful

Just wondering how I feel listening to this song during covid-19 pandemic 5/19/20. Yes I still love it and believe God will carry us through.

The human voice is so powerful and when united with other voices in unison and harmony; it’s even more powerful. All these voices moving together as one.

All that’s good and perfect comes from Him. 🙏🏾

“When I’m lonely and feeling sad you are the lifter of my head” amazing song so moving

I love Richard Smallwood, his singing and his piano playing!

"All that's good and perfect comes from you.."

Jesus will always be the center of my JOY👏🏽👏🏽

Wow, this is, like, the perfect song. Thank you, Richard -- from your heart to ours.

This is such an amazing song… I could listen to “The Center Of My Joy” 24/7. Amen.

Lord God that’s my cheerleading song. It takes me just where I need to be. Bless Mr. Richard Smallwood.❤

My dearly loved father died October of '91 and this song gave me so much comfort. I played it so much the tears and joy became one. The "Center of My Joy" still gives me comfort. To God be the glory and thank you Richard Smallwood!

There is none like him! He is my friend when I'm lonely, my lawyer, my everything. Thank God I know him. He's the perfect friend and father.

Beautiful! Immeasurable respect and admiration for this awesome Gospel musician/singer.

Remembered this song during morning devotion. This is what it's all about. We can only be content in every circumstance when He is the center of our joy. God, you are so good and worthy of all glory and honor!

4-5-2024 @1:02am. Yes Lord YOU are the CENTER of my JOY❤❤❤

Every time I hear this song it ministers to my soul so much. I love you Jesus and YOU are the center of my Joy! Hallelujahhh! Thank you Richard, for such an anointing song!

Simply done with grace and dignity....so heartfelt and spiritually uplifting. Mr. Smallwood is truly a gifted singer.

Yes.its not just another day that the LORD has kept me. It's a MIGHTY BLESSING THAT THE LORD HAS GIVEN ME (US)ANOTHER DAY. HE DOESN'T HAVE TO, BUT, HIS GENEROUS LOVE FOR US WARRENTS ANOTHER DAY. THANK YOU FATHER GOD FOR YOUR ABSOLUTE LOVE AND MERCY. TO THEE,PRAISE,PRAYERS, HONOR. STRENGTHEN ME DEAR GOD IN JESUS'SNAME. YOUR SON AND MY LORD AND SAVIOR. ❤

I saw Richard Smallwood perform this at the New Convention Center years ago. He sang it with so much meaning then and now! God I Thank You for your Love Lord!

His music and song hit all the way differently. The way he sings/plays reminds me of David playing to Saul so prophetic and skillful. He could possibly comprehend the magnitude of the impact his ministry has had. Thank you God for everything yoy have developed in this man.

Jesus has always been the center of the world's joy we just have to receive it🤗

This is one of my favorite songs by Richard Smallwood.This song touches the soul and heart each time I hear it.

A concert pianist like his mom wanted and a true worshiper like God wanted! Jesus truly is the center of my life. Thanks! Love your music

This song is one of my favorites. Lately l have been feeling depressed and down and when l listen to this song it gives me HOPE. Yes Jesus you are the Center of my Joy!!!

Jesus is still the center of my joy in 2020! Can I get a witness?

Whoever gave this a thumbs down... Please listen to this again.... Let your heart feel it... You will change your mind....

All that’s good and perfect comes from you🙏🏾

This song gave me the strength when i was 18 years old in Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN and they had told my grandmother that I wasn't going to live to see the age 20 years old but now im 48 years old and im still kicking and i have actually had a daughter and she's 17 years old now! We both defiled what the doctors said that would happen for both of us!! God is all powerful above all!! Hallelujah Jesus!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

After listening to Jonathan Bulter fallen in love with Jesus!!!And now this song!!! What more can I do but cry when I think about what Jesus has done for me 😭😭😭oh how I love you Jesus!!!❤❤❤❤❤

God will ALWAYS be the CENTER IF MY JOY!

My brother Rick loved this song. When I hear it I feel him close to me.

Timeless and very powerful. Hallelujah!!!!!!!

I can listen to this song all day, just thinking about the words of this song is a testimony for me. Thank you Mr. Smallwood for letting God use you to minister to me and so many others. God bless you.

This was so uplifting. Truly, he is the centre of my joy

So true! So true! So true! So true! I've interpreted this song soooooo many times, but IT NEVER gets old, NEVER! Thank You Jesus for being my everything!!!

Amen! Yes. Jesus is "The Center Of My Joy" I would have no joy without You.I appreciate Richard Smallwood and his amazing group/singers.

Not only can he compose, write arrange, he can also sing. That's a gifted person right there, and no one can take away his gift from him. Its full of anointing.

Jesus you are the center of my joy! You are the heart of my contentment....

My husband passed on December 12, 2022. This song popped up on my phone in the following week and ministered to me in my grief. The first two lines says it all. I had it sung after my tribute at his funeral. I wake singing it during the night and when I start humming during the day, this is the song.

Omg....This is one of my very favorite songs.....Richard Smallwood is absolutely one of the BEST songwriters EVER!!!!!

A powerful song in times of life’s struggles, praises to our God! Such a blessing to us! Amen! Amen! Amen!

My God, if you have a relationship with Jesus, THIS SONG just gives you that assurance. ❤️🙏🏾😢

This was my wedding song in 2014 and my dad gave me away...He is deceased as of Dec. 2018..this song will always be my favorite! JESUS IS THE CENTER OF MY JOY!!