| Word of Encouragement for Every New Day ~ 4 Oct 2008 |
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| The test of faith – gratitude Today’s word of encouragement is about gratitude. It is easy to praise and thank God during the good times. But is it easy to thank God during the trials, adversity, and the painful times? All these are test of faith. The song “It is well with my soul” was written by Haratio Spafford. Spafford was faced with several traumatic events before this song was actually penned. First was the lost of their son in 1871. Then the great Chicago Fire came which financially ruined him. Planning to visit Instead of being bitter and angry at God, Spafford recognized that God is in control. To give thanks to God while faced with trails is tough. But to do so means that we know who is master and who is in control. Today, I hope you can find the time to listen to this song again. I hope the lyrics would encourage us to give thanks when we are faced with our own trails and sufferings. 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, 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 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, 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! And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The trumpet shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, Even so, it is well with my soul. Horatio Spafford © 2008 Shaun Lee. www.everynation.org.sg archive: www.shauntzen.blogspot.com |
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Word of Encouragement for Every New Day ~ 4 Oct 2008
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