Joy doesn’t come automatically—especially in the middle of pain. It’s a gift from the Holy Spirit. That’s the heartbeat behind the upbeat and deeply meaningful song All Joy by Natalie Layne . With bright melodies and honest lyrics, the song delivers truth in a way that’s easy to remember.
I gave you my heart in pieces
And it healed inside your hands
The more I learn I can trust You, Jesus
Oh, the more I understand
Joy isn’t based on circumstances. Some people assume that once they become a Christian, life will be easy. That everything will just fall into place. Instead, when hardship comes—or when pain lingers—they’re left wondering, “Why is this happening?”
That’s why Natalie doesn’t sugarcoat what it means to trust God during those seasons. She’s honest about the tension between faith and frustration. Trusting God hasn’t always felt easy for her. Sometimes, it’s meant handing over a broken heart and waiting—uncertain, but yet hopeful.
In fact, the inspiration for All Joy comes from James 1:2: “Count it all joy when you face trials of many kinds.”
Initially, Natalie admits that verse used to frustrate her.
“The last thing I want to do when I’m going through something hard,” she says, “is count it as joy.”
But over time, she’s learned something powerful: real joy doesn’t mean pretending everything is okay. Instead, it means knowing God is with you in every season. Ultimately, that’s what brings lasting joy—His presence, not perfect circumstances. That message shines clear through both the lyrics and the feel of All Joy.
Natalie Shares Her Joy
Natalie isn’t just releasing music—she’s sharing it. Even though her album dropped only a few months ago, she continues to post new songs and behind-the-scenes moments on her Instagram page.
And don’t be surprised if she’s playing piano, singing, and laying down percussion all at once. Seriously, her talent is on full display. Really, what even is this instrument she’s playing?!
Natalie Layne reminds us joy isn’t a shortcut around pain. It’s a fruit of the Spirit. It’s proof that—even in heartbreak—we are never alone.
A Personal Reminder
That truth came to life for me through a friend of mine who is confined to a wheelchair. He lives with a condition that attacks his nervous system. He needs help getting out of bed, getting dressed, and sometimes even eating. It’s not easy. He admits he has hard days.
Yet God’s joy is still there.
I hear it in his voice. I see it in his smile. He knows that joy isn’t about everything being right. It’s about knowing God is right there with him.
What Scripture Says About Trials
So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.
-1 Peter 1:6-7
Trials are never easy. But they’re also never wasted. They produce something more precious than gold—and through it all, God is with us.
