Peace in storms


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Horatio Spafford had everything a person could want in his life , he was a successful lawyer and business man and blessed with a lovely family . 

However Spafford lost all that he had in the Great Chicago fire of 1871 . The year of 1873 saw an economic down turn and since his wife took ill they made plans to move to Europe along with his family. But due to some business related affairs that required Spafford to stay back , he sent his wife and daughters on the ship and he planned to join later . While crossing the Atlantic Ocean the ship collided with another vessel and four of his daughters [ amongst many others ] lost their lives and from his family only his wife survived .

Spafford soon embarked on his voyage to join his wife and whilst crossing the Atlantic and when he was sitting out on the deck, the captain approached him and said, “Mr. Spafford, we are approaching the spot where your daughters now rest.” 

Instead of being grief-stricken as he had thought he would be, Spafford said that a peace came over him. Rather than cry, he smiled. Rushing to his cabin, Spafford picked up a pen and paper and jotted down the words that were suddenly on his heart:

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

https://youtu.be/AHe_qmo3gX4   [ link to the full song ]

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."(Philippians 4:7) was indeed a reality to Spafford. It was Gods grace and peace that carried Spafford and his wife through and which led him to write this popular hymn which brought healing peace and joy to many.

It goes on to say that the Spaffords was instrumental in saving thousands of lives each year by feeding the hungry and treating the sick . 

Each one of us have our own shares of battles and struggles . How we deal it is our choice. Either we run to our Father or run away from HIM . 

God Bless you all 

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