Spafford was a successful businessman in Chicago in the late 1860s, heavily invested in real estate along the shores of Lake Michigan. It will be "well with your soul!" See Less It may take 7 days to learn, but instead of frustration, you will know peace and contentment. So, sing this hymn-and memorize Phillipians 4:7. Only when you neglect to focus on Christ do Satan’s forces have influence over you! You will sin again, but confess it and then claim the cross of Christ as your sign of victory. As you focus on the words of this hymn, remember that Jesus Christ can take your sin-the source of your frustration-and eliminate it completely. Godly living can be the rule, not the exception. And then peace will be the reality, not the negative emotions conveyed by Satan and his evil helpers. It sounds simple-and it really is! As you focus on Christ, you exchange your own attitudes-that is, your fear and frustration-for that of Christ. The power of the love of Jesus Christ is incredible-you just have to focus your mind, that is your intellect and your emotion-on Christ and let Him do His work in your life. But despite Satan’s attacks, Jesus Christ "hath regarded my helpless estate", that is, Christ knows everything about our lives, regardless of how insignificant we may feel. Spafford, the author of our hymn reminds us that life’s storms emanate from the author of discord and disagreement, Satan. Our hymn helps us find an answer to our dilemma, for it takes us to God, the author of peace. So does it surprise us that in our own experience, conflict, fear and frustration dominate our emotions? What an amazing statistic! Peace and harmony have not been the norm war, hostility and aggression have dominated our human existence. It’s helpful to know over the last 5,500 years of recorded history, only about 290 years have known a time when there was no war. Thankfully, the Bible reminds us that peace and harmony can be the rule rather than the exception. It seems possible on Sunday, but when Monday rolls around, it’s just doesn’t happen. It’s a great goal, but it never seems to materialize. (NKJV)įor many Christians, a life characterized by God’s peace seems out of reach. Peace of Mind and Heart-It’s Really Possible!Īnd the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds through Christ Jesus.