
07/29/2025
The song, “It Is Well With My Soul” was born out of great tragedy. The writer, Horatio Spafford, suffered great loss in his life. As a result he stood on the bow of a ship, over the spot his daughters died, and pinned one of the most famous hymns ever written.
I have sang this song many times in my life. Each time that I do, I am reminded of the tragedy in my life that Christ has seen me through. Although the tragedy that which led to these words being penned is far different from mine, and possibly yours, The Lord cares just as much for us as he did Horatio.
Unfortunately, bad things happen to good people. It is what we do during those times that ultimately shows who we truly are. Of the things that shows trough in our crisis is how deep, and genuine, our walk with The Lord, truly is.
I pray we never face such crisis that led to the fateful night that this beautiful hymn was penned; However, we will all face some sort of tragedy in our lives. During those times, may we stand faithful in our walk with Jesus, and proclaim, “It is well with my soul!” To God be the glory!
In His Service,
Roselynn