Living Inspired.

"It Is Well With My Soul"

Today has been spent just resting and praying. For those of you who don't know, my sweet daddy had to have an aorta valve replacement today (October 12th). I'm going to rewind a few months back...my dad found out that he had to have this surgery TWO days before I left Knoxville. At that moment, my heart shattered into a million pieces. I just couldn't handle that I was leaving him. My initial thoughts were, 'I can't leave the country...I have to stay here to take care of my ailing father.' A tremendous amount of grief and guilt weighed me down. However, I got on that airplane to go to Ukraine. My parents affirmed that this is what they wanted for me...to go after what Abba has so strongly placed on my heart. 

 

   I have spent the majority of the day just spilling my heart out to Jesus. I told Him that I was concerned,scared,unsettled...that I needed some kind of comfort to get me through the day. He did bring this comfort that I longed for. 

My most thoughtful and loving Daddy brought it through the beautiful fall weather, precious hugs I received when the kids came home from school, the lighthearted laughter and smiles around the dinner table, the 8 little prayers that were lifted on my dad's behalf, the bright crescent moon in the night sky...

I've always believed that hymns will stand the test of time. They will surpass any form of Christian music not because of their age or who wrote them, but because of the lasting impact the lyrics have. This hymn is one of my favorites and has been on my mind today. I find it to be filled with glorious Truth.

"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."

Thank you family,friends,co-workers,church members,friends of friends,classmates,and complete strangers for being prayer warriors for my dad and our family.