Why do we let things that are temporary control us forever? Bad things happen to good people, but they don’t have to determine who we are. A particular woman endured a traumatic experience in her past. It lasted only a short while, but fifty years later, it still haunts her and controls her. It has shaped her identity. It was undeniably unfair and tragic, but it was in the past; it no longer defines the present. Learning to let go, being willing to forgive, and being determined not to be a victim is the pathway to a healthy life. We can learn to celebrate what is, instead of lamenting over what was. Every day is a new day, and we can choose to see it in one of two ways. We can see a day full of possibilities, or we can see a day full of problems. Faith sees the possibilities, but fear sees the problems. When we begin to see problems as an opportunity for a miracle, we develop an expectation of good rather than bad. Being a Christian doesn’t mean that we never have problems. But it does mean that the Problem Solver has everything under control. He’s got this.