It Is Well

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation,
whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
I can do everything through Him (Christ) who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:12-13 NIV

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Horatio Gates Spafford

was a wealthy businessman who suffered financial ruin in the Chicago fire of October, 1871. A short time later, his wife and four daughters were on a voyage crossing the Atlantic when their ship collided with another ship, and only his wife survived the wreck. She sent notice to him by way of a telegram, which bore the message "Saved alone" in order to let him know that she had been rescued. Later, when Spafford himself was on a trans-Atlantic journey, as he came near the site where his daughters had lost their lives, he was inspired by the Holy Spirit to pen the following words, which later became a hymn. Originally given the name "Ville de Havre", the name of the ill-fated ship which had taken the lives of his daughters, the hymn is now known by the name,

It Is Well With My Soul

Please read carefully the words to the song, as they point to the eternal hope of all Christians. We can rejoice in the knowledge that Jesus, with the cross, has secured for each of us eternal glory. Regardless of the trials and hardships we may endure here on earth, we can rest in this hope. I pray that all is well with your soul today and that you have found a resting place in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

It Is Well With My Soul

When peace like a river attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well with my soul.

Refrain:
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

Refrain

My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part, but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, O my soul!

Refrain

And Lord haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll,
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.

Refrain:
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

"We could never learn to be brave and patient,
if there were only joy in the world."
- Helen Keller -

"Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and
learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart;
and ye shall find rest unto your souls."
Matthew 11:28-29

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer
and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7

Peace and Joy

Photograph: A Time for Gathering, © by LeRoy Zimmerman

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our
Lord Jesus Christ through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we
now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice
in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance,
character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured
out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. Romans 5:1-5 NIV

And we know that all things work together
for good to them that love God, to them
who are the called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28 KJV

"May the God of hope fill you with all
joy and peace as you trust in Him."
Romans 15:13

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