Bible Verse It Is Well With My Soul
The Bible has many passages that can help in difficult times. One of my favorites is in the book of Psalms, chapter 39 verse 3. It says: “My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.”
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Body
Section 3: Conclusion
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
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.
The works of man are sullen and slow: Suds from the world’s ocean a coral reef may grow; Painful and slow its growth—yet more firmly fixed it grows than the rocks on the shore.
Lord, it is well with my soul. It is well, > It is well with my soulThe answer lies in its context. The verse is part of Psalm 23, which begins: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” When David or whoever wrote this psalm says, “I shall not want,” he means it literally—he has everything he needs because God has provided all that he requires..
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
When sorrows like sea billows roll,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
When sorrows like sea billows roll.
If you have ever experienced a great loss in your life, you know that it can be difficult to find the strength to carry on. The death of a loved one or the loss of a job can leave us feeling alone and empty inside. We feel as if we are in the middle of an ocean without any land in sight—and all we want is something solid to hold onto so we don’t drift away into oblivion. But there is hope even when things seem hopeless because God promises that if we trust Him, He will calm our storms (Psalm 107:29).
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
Whether life’s pathway leads me to a throne or a cross,
it is well with my soul.
It matters not how strait the gate, how charged with punishment the scroll,
I am the Lord’s and he is mine;
With life-troubles all lying low at my feet,
my heart sings praises endless as earth’s hills—it is well with my soul.
It is well, it is well with my soul.
It is well with my soul.
What a sweet, humble prayer to say! It’s the kind you might use with a child before bedtime, or maybe even in your own head at work when things are getting stressful and you feel like you need some reassurance that everything will be okay.
But why would the Bible have this prayer? After all, we have plenty of prayers that aren’t quite so positive: “Lord deliver me from evil,” or “Have mercy on us sinners.” What makes this one different?
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
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.
My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!—my sin
Has been atoned for—I am justified—bought with a price:
See the fountain filled with blood drawn from Emmanuel’s veins!
Let this blest assurance control,
>Let this blest assurance control your life,
> Let this blest assurance control your actions,
> Let this blest assurance control your words,
> Let this blest assurance control your thoughts.
Wealth may come and go: Though grief may fill the night, It is well with my soul. When peace like a river attendeth my way, Though sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say it is well, it is well with my soul.
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
You have a new life.
Christ has risen for you, and He has given you a new hope. Christ died for your sins, and He has forgiven you of those sins. You are now a child of God, who loves you and cares for you.
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
The blood of Jesus is what saves us. The blood of Jesus is what cleanses us. The blood of Jesus is what redeems us. The blood of Jesus is what heals us. And the blood of Jesus is what makes us whole, as we read in Hebrews 10:14: “For by one offering He hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.”
It’s only through His sacrifice on our behalf that we have been set free from sin and death, and thus made righteous before God (Romans 5:1-2). This redemption comes to those who believe in Him (John 3:16), but it’s not automatic—you must accept the gift by faith!
It is well (it is well)
It is well, with my soul
When I think about the things that I have done
It is well, it is well with my soul
It is well (it has always been) with my soul
With my soul (with my soul)
The first line of the hymn (which is written in 4/4 time) is sung in a traditional gospel style, with a positive and uplifting tone. The singer confidently proclaims:
- With my soul, I’ve seen the light of day.
- With my soul, I’ve seen the cross of Christ arise.
This song is a reminder that no matter what we face in life we can have strength.
This song is a reminder that no matter what we face in life we can have strength. It reminds us that no matter what we face in life, we can have peace. And most of all, it reminds us that no matter what we face in life, we can have joy.
This is such a beautiful song and I hope it encourages you today.