All My Springs Are in You

Singers and pipers will say, 

‘All my springs of joy are in You.’

Psalm 87:7 

Psalm 87 ends with a picture of joyful worship: “Singers and pipers will say, ‘All my springs of joy are in You.’” It is a poetic and prophetic glimpse of God’s people declaring, in word and song, that all their life, hope, and joy come from Him alone.

In the ancient world, springs were precious—hidden sources of fresh water in a dry and weary land. To say, “All my springs are in You,” is to affirm that God is our deepest and truest source of sustenance. Just as water refreshes the body, God refreshes the soul. Isaiah 12:3 echoes this image: “With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.” And Jesus fulfills this promise in John 7:38: “Whoever believes in me… rivers of living water will flow from within them.” That living water is the Holy Spirit, the wellspring of divine joy within every believer.

The mention of singers and pipers reminds us that music is a God-given gift for worship. In ancient Israel, music was central to temple life—offered in gratitude, lament, and celebration. Psalm 150 calls us to “praise Him with the sounding of the trumpet… harp and lyre… tambourine and dancing.” Worship engages the whole being—mind, body, and spirit—and music becomes a vessel of joy when directed to the Giver of every good gift.

This psalm also reflects the beauty of communal worship. The joy is not hidden or solitary—it is sung aloud, shared in public, proclaimed with music. In a world of distraction and dryness, we are reminded to gather with God’s people and celebrate together the source of all joy.

Prayer:

Lord, You are the spring of every joy, the fountain of life, the music in our hearts. Teach us to draw from Your Spirit daily. Let our worship be joyful and full, both privately and in community. May we always declare with heart and voice, “All my springs are in You.” Amen.