Recently, I was blessed to be in a worship service of approximately 2,000 women. Hands were lifted as we adored our King. Yet, there was one moment, during the service, that cemented in my spirit. The worship leader began to sing, “It Is Well With My Soul.” In the midst of this diverse group, I knew all of our lives weren’t perfect and nicely wrapped. Yet, we all boldly confessed, “It is well with my soul!”
In a group this large, surely sickness or heartache was present, but we still confessed boldly, “It is well with my soul.” I’m sure someone was wrestling with addiction, yet that didn’t stop our proclamation, “It is well with my soul.” Most likely there were a host of issues, hardships, despairs, trials, and tribulations represented in this body of believers, but we boldly confessed, “It is well with my soul.”
Now its your turn to take a moment and declare, “It is well with my soul!”
Let’s think on the words of the Apostle Paul:
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
You might be experiencing troubles on every side. There may be trouble in your home, on your job, everywhere you turn, but the word declares you don’t have to be distressed – riddled by anxiety, sorrow, and pain. The Bible instructs us in Philippians 4:6, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” So, in spite of the troubles you’re facing, boldly confess by faith, “It is well with my soul!”
You may be perplexed, confused, unsure, even uncertain by the current conditions of your life. The hardships you are facing my have completely caught you off guard. But guess what…the Word of God declares you are not in despair. You still have hope! The Lord even declares in Jeremiah 29:11, that He plans to give you hope and a future. Regardless of what has popped up and surprised you, you are not in despair, you still have hope. Therefore you should declare by faith, “It is well with my soul!”
You might be experiencing persecution. Due to the persecution, you feel alone, left out, misunderstood, and isolated. Yet, in the face of persecution, be confident, as the word declares that you are not forsaken. In fact, Jesus declares in Matthew 28:20, that He is always with you! Persecution is never easy, but you are a conqueror. Declare as the bold conqueror, you are, it is well with my soul!
As it is written:
“For Your sake we face death all day long;
we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
Romans 8:36-37
Lastly, you may be struck down, feeling as if you have hit rock bottom. Unsure of how you will recover. But guess what the word of God says… it declares you are not destroyed! Regardless of how dire your situation is, you are not destroyed! Life may have completely knocked you down, but it hasn’t knocked you out! Boldly proclaim, “It is well with my soul!”
Everyday Cross Living 