Years ago there was an old song entitled” “Jesus Is The Answer”. I heard a man say, “We don’t even know all the questions so how can we say Jesus is the answer?” Well someone else answered him by saying, “It does not matter what the question is, Jesus is always the answer.” I recall a certain phrase in the song which answered the doubter’s question. “If there are some questions in the corner of your mind and traces of discouragement and peace you cannot find; in case that you don’t know, the Word of God is TRUE, and every thing He promises, He will do for you!” Because Jesus can be trusted to answer all of life’s questions I wrote this song several years ago as I contemplated what an old man said was his motto for life, ”Don’t sweat the small stuff because everything is small stuff!’ Jesus promises to be closer than a brother and that he will be with us always to meet our every need. He will never leave us or forsake us!!! Everything’s Going To Be Alright (The Thief in Paradise) Verse 1 The trouble with living the lives we live is the worry and sorrow we bear, There’s trouble and heartache on every hand and not that many who care, Most of our worries never come about but what we never dreamed comes true, Your health may be ruined, your finances drained, or you may lose the one closest to you! Chorus Everything’s going to be all right, it’s always darkest before the light And the sorrow we bear causes God to hold us tight Like the thief hanging at Christ’s side, The words of Jesus do still apply, “Though you lay down your life, you’ll be with me in Paradise.” Verse 2 The trouble that worries our minds today, is really not a permanent thing, We wonder why life has to treat us this way, sometimes it’s like a very bad dream, But God never promised a life of ease to those who would call on His name But He did say to those who will fall on their knees, His mercy and love would remain, Bridge: Yes God knows you, but God still loves you He’s there to watch over you no matter where you are. God is with you, He’ll never leave you, And even when you die, you’ll be safe in His arms Chorus Everything’s going to be all right, it’s always darkest before the light And the sorrow we bear causes God to hold us tight Like the thief hanging at Christ’s side, The words of Jesus do still apply, “Though you lay down your life, you’ll be with me in Paradise.” (Tag) “Because you gave up your life, you’re like the thief in Paradise!” ** If you want to hear this song and download for free go to: reverbnation.com/billfullersbc ** Thanks to Cliff and Tim for their help in recording and encouragement. I love these guys!