Disappointment

Ugh!

I don’t like to be the bearer of bad news. I also don’t like to be the receiver.

And I certainly don’t like to have my hopes up about something and have it not turn out the way I anticipated. Sometimes things do not look at all the way we imagined.

I generally try to reframe these types of situations when I can. It just isn’t always possible. I need to make peace with being disappointed. It’s just a regular part of life.

We live in a world where people will disappoint us and, honestly, we will disappoint ourselves.

It’s a fallen world.

And to think that there is something wrong with things not always going “my way” is an illusion. This life is not for me. I am here. I enjoy my life, but it is not the end game.

And life is relatively short in the scheme of things. But sometimes it can feel quite long, depending on our expectations, circumstances, and duration.

So now what?

I have to fall back on what God says.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.  Proverbs 3:5-8  NIV

What stands out to me today?

Don’t be wise in your own eyes!

God’s wisdom goes far beyond my own. And this is where trusting in the LORD comes in.

In what areas of your life are you learning to trust God more?

Blessings on your day!
Liz