Kristene DiMarco - It is Well Lyrics
Lyrics
Grander earth has quaked before
Moved by the sound of His voice
Seas that are shaken and stirred
Can be calmed and broken for my regard
Through it all, through it all
My eyes are on You
Through it all, through it all
It is well
Through it all, through it all
My eyes are on You
It is well with me
Far be it from me to not believe
Even when my eyes can't see
And this mountain that's in front of me
Will be thrown into the midst of the sea
Through it all, through it all
My eyes are on You
Through it all, through it all
It is well
Through it all, through it all
My eyes are on You
It is well, it is well
So let go my soul and trust in Him
The waves and wind still know His name
So let go my soul and trust in Him
The waves and wind still know His name
So let go my soul and trust in Him
The waves and wind still know His name
The waves and wind still know His name
It is well with my soul
It is well with my soul
It is well with my soul
It is well, it is well, with my soul
It is well with my soul
It is well with my soul
It is well with my soul
It is well, it is well, with my soul
It is well, it is well, with my soul
It is well, it is well, with my soul
Through it all, through it all
My eyes are on You
Through it all, through it all
It is well
Through it all, through it all
My eyes are on You
And it is well with me
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It Is Well - Kristene DiMarco | You Make Me Brave
Meaning & Inspiration
Kristene DiMarco's powerful anthem, "It Is Well," released in 2014 as part of the *You Make Me Brave* album, transcends mere melody to offer a profound theological declaration of peace found amidst life's storms. The song’s genesis, while not explicitly detailed in every source, powerfully echoes the sentiment of Horatio Spafford’s famous hymn, written after the tragic loss of his family at sea. DiMarco, in her rendition, revitalizes this timeless message for a contemporary audience, focusing on the unwavering assurance of God's sovereignty and goodness even when circumstances are devastating. The core message resonates deeply with the biblical principle articulated in Philippians 4:7, where Paul speaks of the peace of God that surpasses all understanding guarding hearts and minds. This is not a peace born of a lack of problems, but a supernatural tranquility that remains steadfast even when earthly foundations crumble.
The strength of "It Is Well" lies in its unflinching acknowledgment of sorrow while simultaneously anchoring hope in the unchanging character of God. The lyrics, while simple, carry the weight of deep spiritual truth, reminding us that our well-being is not contingent upon our comfort, but on our trust in the One who ordains all things. This aligns directly with the unwavering faith displayed by characters throughout Scripture, such as Job, who despite immense suffering, declared, "The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away: blessed be the name of the Lord" (Job 1:21 KJV). DiMarco’s vocal delivery, imbued with a raw vulnerability and unshakeable resolve, amplifies this message, inviting listeners to confront their own trials with a similar defiant trust. The song effectively draws from the rich tradition of lamentations found in the Psalms, where raw emotion is brought before God, yet consistently resolves in an affirmation of His faithfulness. Think of Psalm 23, which, despite acknowledging walking through the valley of the shadow of death, concludes with an assurance of dwelling in the house of the Lord forever. "It Is Well" functions similarly, navigating the difficult terrain of hardship only to arrive at the immovable truth of God's steadfast love and redemptive plan. The song is a powerful encouragement to cultivate a faith that can declare "it is well" not because life is easy, but because God is good, a truth underscored by promises like Romans 8:28, which assures believers that in all things God works for the good of those who love him.