song lyrics & story
by Reid McLean Wiest
v1
life is unfair
and I know you're hurting
seems no one cares
and you feel deserted, but
don't despair
there is hope around the corner
and it won't be long til you're gonna say
Chorus:
it's all good
it's okay
who knows? it might just turn out to be
much better this way
it's all good
and you don't have to worry
'cause He's got you in the palm of His hand
it's all good
v2
life is no fun
when the storms are crashing
you feel undone
as the waves keep splashing
just hold on
'cause this too is passing
and the sun will shine soon some day
BRIDGE
because we know
we're not alone
our God is still seated on the throne
He's working in all things
for the good of those who love Him
v3
life is so short
and it's full of pain
seems like you're aboard
a runaway train, but
remember the Lord
He loves you just the same
and He's still in control today
STORY:
One of the expressions I commonly use is “It’s all good”. It’s a little bit like ‘no worries’, or ‘don’t worry, be happy’. Usually I’ll say it when someone is apologizing to me for causing me some small inconvenience. However, there are certainly times when things are not ‘all good’. What could possibly be ‘all good’ about millions of refugees, people in extreme poverty, or children who are exploited, abused, orphaned? And sometimes when I’m anxious, depressed, discouraged, and full of self-pity, I lose sight of things being ‘all good’.
And there is the whole topic of suffering; I’m amazed that at the same time, it can be unpleasant and painful and at the same time, it can be good. Pain gives us warning that there is a problem that needs addressing; how short would life be if we didn’t feel pain. Suffering sucks in the moment, but it is essential to becoming more like Jesus, since He was no stranger to suffering. In fact, His suffering achieved the greatest good for us all - and that’s why we call it ‘good news’!
So the expression ‘it’s all good’, rather than being a flippant statement that turns a blind eye to real evil and suffering, can be a statement that acknowledges the truth and points to our hope in all situations. - Reid
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. - Romans 8:28
