Is it Well with My Soul?
In this powerful sermon following Easter, St. Stephen Minister of Music Dr. John Blizzard asks, “Is it well with my soul?” Drawing from Isaiah 26 and the moving story behind the beloved hymn “It Is Well With My Soul,” this message examines the spiritual inventory we can take to assess our soul’s condition. Learn about the hallmarks of Christian character — love, faith, hope, service, humility, and holiness — and how to practice a selfless love that embodies Wesley’s call to “do all the good you can.”
Sermon Reflections:
- What would a “spiritual inventory” of your soul reveal right now?
- Which of the Christian hallmarks discussed (love, faith, hope, service, humility, holiness) do you find most present in your life?
- Dr. Blizzard mentions “purity, light, and love” as a threefold mantra. How might focusing on these three qualities transform your daily walk with Christ?
- Isaiah 26:3 tells us that perfect peace comes from a mind “fixed” on God. What practical steps can you take to keep your mind “stayed” on God amid life’s distractions?
- What “sea billows” are rolling in your life right now? How might trusting God help you find peace in these circumstances?
- Where do you see opportunities in your own life to choose selflessness over self-interest?