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The Lord is Good - A Refuge In Times of Trouble

Linda Orner

The Lord Is Good - A Refuge In Times Of Trouble

"The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble.

He cares for those who trust in him." Nahum 1:7

While focusing on this promise of Nahum, an Old Testament Minor Prophet, the Holy Spirit reminded me of the words of Horatio Spafford, who penned the words of a well-beloved hymn; “It is Well with My Soul.” While crossing the Atlantic, all four of Horatio’s precious daughters perished at sea when the ship was involved in a terrible collision and sunk. Upon learning of this tragic loss, he set sail to join his wife in England. At one point during the voyage, the captain of the ship, aware of the tragedy that had struck the Spafford family, summoned Horatio to tell him that they were now passing over the spot where the shipwreck had occurred. As Horatio thought about his daughters, words of comfort and hope filled his heart and mind. He wrote them down, and they have since become the following well-beloved hymn:

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

It is well with m y soul - It is well, it is well with my soul

Though Satan should buffett, though trials should come, let this blest assurance control

That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, and hath shed His won blood for my soul

It is well with my soul - It is well, it is well with 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

It is well with my soul - It is well, it is well with my soul

This message focused on how life can be unpredictable and challenging, but faith and trust in God Can help us to overcome tragedy. We can find peace amid such turbulence. The Lord is truly our refuge in times of trouble and in Him we can find peace even in the midst of the storm. Amen and Amen

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