. . . and the naysayers said she wasn’t good enough, smart enough, creative enough, worthy enough . . . who said her dream was just that – a dream – and nothing would come of it. . . and the thief called Doubt tried to pick her soul pockets, steal her identity, take away all she held dear, all the goodness that her Lord had seen fit to give her.
“All is well. . . ,” she said as she ran, choking back her despair, unable to see beyond the tears . . . she ran to her Savior, grabbing hold of her Lord. . . and she didn’t let go.”
. . . and the girl said to the wolf stalking to destroy her and all she held dear, “All is well.”
“What have you to be ‘Well’ about?” asked the wolf, encroaching on her peace and safety, as the wolf shadowed her, threatening her. “I am more powerful than you!”
“All is well,” the girl repeated. “Because my Lord has said so.”
The shadow of the wolf receded as he slunk away; Her Lord was more powerful than the wolf.
. . . and the girl spoke to the storm that bore down upon her to rip her apart from root to heart, “All is well.”
“That cannot be,” said the storm, a vortex of chaos, rage and coldness, twisting the dirt, roots and limbs of the earth up to the heavens. “For I have more strength than you. ”
“All is well,” said the girl. “Because my Lord said so.”
. . . and the storm for a moment quieted as if deflated, then roiled itself up into a rage, unleasing its full force on the girl, bashing against her like a tsunami to a shore – and the storm saw her Lord, standing between the girl and the storm, protecting her with his gleaming shield – and the storm raged onward, searching for those who didn’t know “All is well,” those who didn’t have the protection of the girl’s Lord to save them.
. . . and the girl spoke to the fever that came quiet and hot into her home, trying to break the life of someone the girl loved very much. . . and the fever taunted her, as she dipped the cloth into the cool water, squeezing out the excess, and laying it on the forehead of the one she loved so, she spoke saying, “All is well.”
“I have come to break your spirit and to destroy your heart’s desires,” the fever whispered, knowing she alone could not control the army of unknowns that gave the fever its authority to determine life and death.
“All is well,” said the girl,” dipping the cloth into the water, wringing the excess out and gently placing the cloth onto the fiery forehead of the one she loved.
. . . and the fever surged, burning her fingertips, “How can that be? You don’t even know from where I come. You have no wisdom to stop me. Love and determination cannot sway me.”
“All is well,” said the girl. “Because my Lord said so.”
. . . and the fever broke, withdrawing his army of unknowns, abdicating his position of influence to the greater power of her Lord.
. . . and the girl sat in a quiet moment, time after time, with her Lord, thanking him – that because of him, “All is well.”
We at the Blue Cotton House have been walking through a BIG challenge since a few days before Christmas. I couldn’t quite wrap my brain around how to talk about the challenge – or how to pray about the challenge. It was in my kitchen, as I was cooking through the challenge, that God sent me to 2 Kings 4: 8-36 – and “All is Well” became my battle cry. I couldn’t determine how to write about it until this morning – because it’s not my story to tell but I am a supporting character in the story – and this morning, while a Little Snow came, my husband and I drove to a mountain view where we will build one day – and God showed me how I could write about the challenge – and his amazing grace and saving power. Not long after I finished writing this, we received an answer where the fullness of joy overflowed our home and hearts. There is still a Little Ways to journey to the Challenge’s End, but, let me tell you – miracles do still happen, God makes ways where there was no way, and He will, if you let him, stand with you every step of the way, and, while sometimes when the journey isn’t a journey we want, “All is well.”
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence” ~ Psalm 91:1-3.
“The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my savior; thou saved me from violence. I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies” ~ 2 Samuel 22: 3-4.
“How precious is Your loving kindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings” ~ Psalm 36:7.
“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusts in thee” ~ Psalm 84: 11-12.
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Mary Geisen/ TellingHisStory
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I was drawn to read your story this morning. It spoke straight to my heart. Thank you for reminding us to run to the Savior and stand in the Light of His authority. Thank you for being bold in Him! I needed to hear this. Yes, it indeed all is well.
I haven’t written yet about what we walked through – it has been a season of miracles. We kept focused on Him, following Him every step of the way – and it was as though He kept turning and saying to us, “All is well.” A little further into the journey, as we followed, focused on Him, he told us, “I will fight for you.” And, he did, Heidi! He did! I am just now catching my breath about it. I’ve never had a father fight for me – but He did! He fought for my husband, for me! The love of a father is indeed a mighty love!
Yesterday I only saw the small posting you put on fb I thought it was so profound And the wroting captured the truth of the struggle so well. . My mind wasn’t thinking clearly to come read more here till this morning. And here like Paul Harvey used to say…is the rest of the story. This is so helpful as I walk through days of darkness and storm. I find Him faithful. I tether my soul to All is Well. Yes I do! Thank you for writing. Much love
I haven’t written yet about what we walked through – it has been a season of miracles. We kept focused on Him, following Him every step of the way – and it was as though He kept turning and saying to us, “All is well.” A little further into the journey, as we followed, focused on Him, he told us, “I will fight for you.” And, he did, Donna! He did! I am just now catching my breath about it. I’ve never had a father fight for me – but He did! He fought for my husband, for me! The love of a father is indeed a mighty love!
I too am facing a challenge and “All is well” shall also be my reminder in these difficult days. Thank you.
I haven’t written yet about what we walked through – it has been a season of miracles. We kept focused on Him, following Him every step of the way – and it was as though He kept turning and saying to us, “All is well.” A little further into the journey, as we followed, focused on Him, he told us, “I will fight for you.” And, he did, Julia! He did! I am just now catching my breath about it. I’ve never had a father fight for me – but He did! He fought for my husband, for me! The love of a father is indeed a mighty love!
Thank you for this heartfelt writing. I am accepting the challenge too. You really inspire me.
I haven’t written yet about what we walked through – it has been a season of miracles. We kept focused on Him, following Him every step of the way – and it was as though He kept turning and saying to us, “All is well.” A little further into the journey, as we followed, focused on Him, he told us, “I will fight for you.” And, he did, Mary K! He did! I am just now catching my breath about it. I’ve never had a father fight for me – but He did! He fought for my husband, for me! The love of a father is indeed a mighty love!
Your post reminded of this chorus. ” It is well with my soul. It is well through the highs and lows. You’re on my side. You’re for me I know. It is well with my soul.” Thank you for your encouragement today.
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I haven’t written yet about what we walked through – it has been a season of miracles. We kept focused on Him, following Him every step of the way – and it was as though He kept turning and saying to us, “All is well.” A little further into the journey, as we followed, focused on Him, he told us, “I will fight for you.” And, he did!! He did! I am just now catching my breath about it. I’ve never had a father fight for me – but He did! He fought for my husband, for me! The love of a father is indeed a mighty love!
Great post today! You know, I’ve always wondered how the Shunamite could bear to say “All is Well” with her child laying dead. What faith, that she knew it all WOULD be well!
Thanks for sharing. I do not know how people can go through challenges without the Lord to be their shield and defender!
I haven’t written yet about what we walked through – it has been a season of miracles. We kept focused on Him, following Him every step of the way – and it was as though He kept turning and saying to us, “All is well.” A little further into the journey, as we followed, focused on Him, he told us, “I will fight for you.” And, he did, Jerralea! He did! I am just now catching my breath about it. I’ve never had a father fight for me – but He did! He fought for my husband, for me! The love of a father is indeed a mighty love!
So beautifully written… thank you for sharing your heart, and for reminding us that in Him, “All is well.” Stopping by from #raralinkup
I haven’t written yet about what we walked through – it has been a season of miracles. We kept focused on Him, following Him every step of the way – and it was as though He kept turning and saying to us, “All is well.” A little further into the journey, as we followed, focused on Him, he told us, “I will fight for you.” And, he did,Laura! He did! I am just now catching my breath about it. I’ve never had a father fight for me – but He did! He fought for my husband, for me! The love of a father is indeed a mighty love!
“All is Well” became my battle cry.
And what a wonderful battle cry it is. I need to use it more often myself. Praying for your situation right now, Maryleigh. God knows all the details. I’m glad you’re already seeing some victory in it. And yes, all is well and all will be well.
I haven’t written yet about what we walked through – it has been a season of miracles. We kept focused on Him, following Him every step of the way – and it was as though He kept turning and saying to us, “All is well.” A little further into the journey, as we followed, focused on Him, he told us, “I will fight for you.” And, he did, Lisai! He did! I am just now catching my breath about it. I’ve never had a father fight for me – but He did! He fought for my husband, for me! The love of a father is indeed a mighty love!
So grateful for a God who shows up big in your story and who makes ‘All is well’ a sweet refrain for His children. May His peace continue to permeate the Big challenge. Blessings!
I haven’t written yet about what we walked through – it has been a season of miracles. We kept focused on Him, following Him every step of the way – and it was as though He kept turning and saying to us, “All is well.” A little further into the journey, as we followed, focused on Him, he told us, “I will fight for you.” And, he did, Carlie! He did! I am just now catching my breath about it. I’ve never had a father fight for me – but He did! He fought for my husband, for me! The love of a father is indeed a mighty love!
You wrote such affirming words for my son last week after you read his post, “Songs of Hope” and now this beauty. All is well is the perfect battle cry. I love how you described the battle and God’s protection in your own life. I am praying for you and your family as you move forward.
I haven’t written yet about what we walked through – it has been a season of miracles. We kept focused on Him, following Him every step of the way – and it was as though He kept turning and saying to us, “All is well.” A little further into the journey, as we followed, focused on Him, he told us, “I will fight for you.” And, he did, Mary! He did! I am just now catching my breath about it. I’ve never had a father fight for me – but He did! He fought for my husband, for me! The love of a father is indeed a mighty love!
We have had our challenges this year too, but it is well with us because it is well between us and God. We know and trust Him and His love for us.
I haven’t written yet about what we walked through – it has been a season of miracles. We kept focused on Him, following Him every step of the way – and it was as though He kept turning and saying to us, “All is well.” A little further into the journey, as we followed, focused on Him, he told us, “I will fight for you.” And, he did, Donna! He did! I am just now catching my breath about it. I’ve never had a father fight for me – but He did! He fought for my husband, for me! The love of a father is indeed a mighty love!
Thank you. I will have a cup of all is well! Your writing/sharing is very encouraging to me. Rejoicing with you Maryleigh. God is so good and loves to bless us! My husband is doing well. We are continuing to believe for a miracle regarding the cancer diagnosis. No remnant of evidence there ever was cancer in his body!!! Our dr. Is not a believer and he knows we are expecting a miracle. He has only seen 2 in 15 years of practice that he can has no explanation but to be from a higher source of power. He is about to witness God’s love for his children. He asked if we had a special connection to receive and I told him YES! Because He loves us!
Believing along with you, “All is well.” Praying for you both in this journey.
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