There are days in life that are just amazingly hard. I had one such day recently that it seemed like every hour or so something else major went wrong. It was a tremendously hard day. When the day was over I had to smile. It was a really rough day but I was reminded of how far I had come. 

I was reminded of how much I have grown in Christ-likeness over the years. I was pleased with my reactions to each major upset during my day. I can remember a time not long which would have led me on a very different path. 

Remembering that Gods in control is a big part of sanity. I wise man asked me one day when I was upset a very important question. He said I needed to decide if my God was in control of my life or if I myself was. This shocked me, but it was true. I couldn’t be upset with worry and upset in the way things were turning out if my God was in control. He has a perfect plan for my life and where I am today is part of that plan. 

That truth caused me to stop and search for the blessings I was sure I overlooked by being upset. I immediately was able to fill my mind with so many blessings that the stress of my unbelievable day melted away. I saw Gods hand over us in the midst of all the chaos. There was a peace that entered my heart and quietness in my mind. 

Some days seem like more than we can bear. In the middle of these wild times we can look for Gods presence. He wasn’t shouting over the drama, He was right there waiting for me to lean on Him. Then he led me through the fire and into peace that truly surpassed all understanding.