Rory Feek – It Is Well With My Soul

You know that feeling when a song just wraps around you like a warm blanket, especially when you’re going through tough times? That’s exactly what “It Is Well With My Soul” does for me. The first time I really listened to it, I was struck by how deeply it resonated, even though it was written over a century ago.

Here’s the incredible part: the guy who wrote it, Horatio Spafford, penned these words after facing unimaginable heartbreak. He lost his four daughters in a tragic shipwreck while they were crossing the Atlantic. Can you imagine? Yet, in the midst of that profound grief, he managed to find a sense of peace and hope. It’s like he was reaching out through the lyrics to remind us that even in our darkest moments, there’s a way to find solace.

What gets me every time is the way the melody and the words come together so perfectly. Philip Bliss, the composer, created this haunting tune that carries Spafford’s emotions straight to your heart. It’s not just a song; it’s a journey through pain, acceptance, and finally, peace.

I think what makes it so timeless is that universal longing for comfort when life doesn’t make sense. Whenever I listen to it, especially when things are rough, it feels like a friend is sitting next to me, saying, “It’s okay, we’ll get through this.” Isn’t it amazing how music can do that?

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