Calmness in the Chaos

He caused the storm to be still, so that the waves of the sea were hushed. Psalms 107:29

A little over a month ago my husband and I decided we wanted to buy a home. So we set out on finding a perfect home. We fell in love with the first one we looked at. It was everything we wanted and more. So we started on the long and stressful journey of buying it. Between the bank, and the lady that originally owned the home they almost made our dreams a distant memory in a cloud of dust. The bank didn't do their job in a timely manor nor did they do right by us at all. The lady said we could move in early due to the fact that she was out of the house already, and we were supposed to already be moved in if hadn't been for the bank messing up, but then she changed her mind randomly. May I mind you I had already sold my stove and packed up all our belongings. We almost didn't get it all, but I think all and all it was God's will and somehow it pulled through. Now we are the proud owners of a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, and 1,500 sq.-ft. home with a wrap around porch, tree-lined driveway, and a 30x30 shop sitting on almost 2 acres of land. Unfortunately the chaos wasn't over. We had planned a home coming party much earlier because we thought we were going to be in it sooner so we had to get the house in decent order for that, but since we moved in we keep finding problem after problem. From sinks, toilets and tubs leaking to the water pressure messing up in the kitchen it's been one headache after another. Not to mention we work 40+ hours a week (Spencer has been working 55), we have our bounce house business on the weekends, family in town the past couple of weeks, our dog keeps running away lol and of course church takes up time, much needed time, but time nevertheless. So we've been steadily going, going, going. All the chaos has really taken its toll on Spencer and myself. We are little frayed these days, but a few days ago I got to finally enjoy my new home. We have these willows in the back yard that are breathtaking and from the back porch you can see the sun go down with willows in the foreground and wide open farm land in the background and its one of the most beautiful scenes I've ever laid eyes on. The best part? It's in my back yard. The other day it stopped me in my tracks and amongst all the chaos I just soaked in God's beauty for a few minutes and realized one small important factor that I was just too busy to take the time realize. God is in control. He made all this, even the chaos and he holds me in the palms of his hand. The proof is in my life. I am blessed beyond measure and I know it is only because God has had a plan all along.  I just pray I find more time like I did that day to bask in His beauty and show my thankfulness for His constant blessings in my life.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your heart and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7