MTC #193 - It Isn't Fair, But it is Well

Life isn't fair. Sometimes it's rather easy to get upset at God who clearly could alleviate suffering, right the wrongs, and make things fair. And I admit, that I have had such times when I have been angry. Logically, it doesn't make sense to get mad at a Heavenly Father who gives so many blessings and, at the very very least, reaches out and is willing and wanting to help us through our trials. But when you're going through pain, it's human nature to be mad at someone. Particularly Someone who could step in and take the pain away.

As we sang It Is Well With My Soul, today, I thought about this paradox we all have to live with: it's only through pain and challenges and suffering that we can grow, become more empathetic, and more humble. All of these hard things, if accepted the right way, can make us better. They can be "well with [our] soul[s]". I don't know why it had to be that way, but it is that way, and in the end, I am grateful for a God who has blessed me with so much. While the thorns remain, at least I have the blessings to fall back on, and my faith that one day, everything will be made right.


Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well, with my soul

I invite you to listen to this song today. Musically, it has all of the grandeur of other Mack Wilberg "big and powerful" arrangements. But more importantly, it can help remind you that if you're striving to do what's right, then everything that follows is, indeed, well with your soul. Somehow.

Until next time, God be with you. 

Singing It Is Well With My Soul today, 9-10-17.