by"Run now, I pray thee, to meet her, and say unto her, Is it well with thee? is it well with thy husband? is it well with the child? And she answered, It is well:" - 2 Kings 4:26 (KJV)
In moments of loss, when pain feels like it’s consuming everything, there are words that bring hope: “It is well” is one of them. These words, simple yet intense, emerge from a biblical narrative where a Shunammite woman, faced with the devastating loss of her son, responds to the question as to whether she is well. In contrast to her situation, she answered that it is well. The woman did not allow her circumstances to define her state. Similarly, we can learn that the world hasn’t stopped moving on even when we’re hurting. There’s always a chance for your soul to be okay, even when things are really tough. Horatio Spafford understood this. So, after losing his four daughters in a terrible shipwreck, he wrote a song called “It Is Well with My Soul.” Most people would have written a sad song about their pain, but he chose to write about hope. Today, for anyone struggling with pain, confusion, or sadness, the message is the same: It is well. In this article, we’ll explore how people find strength when life feels impossible, and how choosing hope can change everything.
I will be with you
God’s love has been spoken of countless times, but it’s not until you find yourself in a situation where there’s nothing left to hold on to that you truly understand its depth. When you face a challenge where money, fame, and reputation mean nothing and can’t restore things to how they once were, only then will you appreciate His love. It’s amazing, but in these moments, God draws even closer to those in pain and hears their cries as seen in Psalm 34:18. He is the only one who walks with you through both joy and sorrow. Isaiah 43:2 says,
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze”.
Jesus never promised that you wouldn’t face troubles. However, He assured us that He would be there with us (see John 16:33). Thus, you can derive strength from this, knowing that you are not all alone and that there is an expected end in Christ for you.
Hold unto the word
When in pain, your words may only be an overflow of your suffering. However, when you speak the life-giving words of God into your spirit, you can find true solace. The book of Psalms captures the distress and pain of its writer, but it doesn’t stop there. It teaches that although your emotions are valid, they need not define you. By bringing your genuine, unfiltered hearts to God, you can rely on His strength and dwell in His presence, which is ever-flowing with joy. Psalm 16:11 expresses how the presence of God is full of joy. Isn’t it beautiful?
In hard times, cling to the Word, for in it, God makes you aware that He has a great plan for you. And, although it hurts presently, there is always a bigger and more beautiful end. God is unchanging, and His grace is always available. His mercies are also new every morning, so reposition your focus off your troubles so you can witness the beauty of what He is doing.
It is now time to shift your focus from your pain to the beauty of His works. May you always remember that with God, it truly is well.
