All is Well

I was in my car on Sunday night, driving to church to serve at one of our Christmas services. The song “All is Well” by Michael W. Smith was on my mind. The simplicity, yet significance of the Christmas story with Michael W. Smith’s score as the soundtrack, proclaiming that Christ has come, always moves me to tears. I began crying in my car just THINKING about the song.

Then I watched my church’s production. The first part was festive and upbeat, with many traditional Christmas songs.

Then the mood changed. The orchestra began and a young Mary and Joseph led a donkey to center stage. A new song proclaimed the hope of Christmas – Jesus is born. The shepherds led their sheep to their position on stage and welcomed the baby. I began to weep, moved by the song and the emotion of the moment. Then the wise men came leading camels down the aisle and the Nativity was standing before us, beautifully portrayed before a packed auditorium.

At this point, I was trying not to distract the people around me as I let the tears flow. In my heart I heard the words again, “All is well.”

It was that night I understood why that song has had such an impact on me. As someone who deals with anxiety, I need to remember that because of Jesus, all is well. When I try to make sure all of the people in my life are taken care of, God says, “All is well.” When my plans weigh heavy on my shoulders, God whispers, “Debbie, do not fear. The work is done. All is well.”

In the midst of the holiday season, it’s easy to be anxious. May we slow down to acknowledge that God’s got this. He has made a way.

All is well.

Father, by your grace you sent your Son so that we could spend eternity with you. It is done. Help me rest in this truth. All is well.

For Today: Listen to the song “All is Well” and dwell on the beauty of the message and the work God did for his creation through his Son, Jesus.