When Sorrow Threatens to Overtake You, Listen to This Song

When sorrow threatens to overtake you…

We felt we were spinning around in chaos trying to combat the attacks that just kept coming at us, one thing after another. Our sorrow was immense. At times, we dealt with threats to our:

• marriage,
• family,
• security,
• very lives,
• safety,
• emotional well-being, and
• more.

Under the circumstances, we felt attacks being hurled at us from all sides.

However, we decided to start looking up. Slowly, it unfolded before us that our eyes needed to constantly focus on Christ and give glory to Him through every situation.

There was one song that spoke to me in the midst of our sorrow, yet helped me maintain a steady position of security and peace. This song became my prayer when my tears were so heavy I couldn’t even open my mouth to speak.

The blessing of hymns…

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. Click To Tweet

Sometimes, just reading through hymns brought about a reassurance and calmness that was much needed, so I want to share the words. {However, if you wish to listen, this version and this one were my favorites. I have a list of influential songs that I clung to during the last couple of years when deep sorrow filled our hearts.} Sadly, I know I default to singing without focusing on the meaning at times so I encourage you to try to really read the words for what they are.

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, it is well with my soul.

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

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!

For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:
If Jordan above me shall roll,
No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.

But, Lord, ’tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait,
The sky, not the grave, is our goal;
Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord!
Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul!And Lord, haste the day when the 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.

Today, I hope this blesses you today no matter the trial(s) you are currently facing, that it calms a quickened spirit and reminds you to focus your eyes Heavenward!

~Becca

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