it is not well

Enjoy prosperity while you can, but when hard times strike, realize that both come from God. Remember that nothing is certain in this life.

- Ecclesiastes 7:14 (NLT)

 

Things get tough for all of us at times.
It is really hard to look up and smile when your heart is breaking inside. 

Mercy Me released Even If in 2017, the song hits me in the feels every time I hear it.
They say sometimes you win some
Sometimes you lose some
And right now, right now I'm losing bad
I've stood on this stage night after night
Reminding the broken it'll be alright
But right now, oh right now I just can't

It's easy to sing
When there's nothing to bring me down
But what will I say
When I'm held to the flame
Like I am right now

I know You're able and I know You can
Save through the fire with Your mighty hand
But even if You don't
My hope is You alone

They say it only takes a little faith
To move a mountain
Well good thing
A little faith is all I have, right now
But God, when You choose
To leave mountains unmovable
Oh give me the strength to be able to sing
It is well with my soul

I know You're able and I know You can
Save through the fire with Your mighty hand
But even if You don't
My hope is You alone
I know the sorrow, and I know the hurt
Would all go away if You'd just say the word
But even if You don't
My hope is You alone

You've been faithful, You've been good
All of my days
Jesus, I will cling to You
Come what may
'Cause I know You're able
I know You can

I know You're able and I know You can
Save through the fire with Your mighty hand
But even if You don't
My hope is You alone
I know the sorrow, I know the hurt
Would all go away if You'd just say the word
But even if You don't
My hope is You alone

It is well with my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul

Usually that song puts things back in perspective for me.
I serve an amazing and wonderful God. 
There are people with evil in their hearts, and while I know my God is good, this may be one of those times that He isn’t saying the word to make it go away.
I am sure there is a lesson here, and I am sure that it will be ok. 
But right now, I am at the beginning of the song – it’s easier to write when there’s nothing to bring me down.
I’m definitely held to the flame right now. 
My hope is in Him alone. 
Sadly, it Is not well with my soul.

 

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