I experienced what I considered a great disappointment today at work. In comparison to the inequities of our world, it was miniscule at best, but, to me, it was ENORMOUS. My response - not so great. I immediately found myself torn between wanting to cry and wanting to scream. I know you have all been there. Having almost completed Beth Moore's study "Breaking Free," I decided to take control of my thoughts before Satan does and uses them to bring me even more hurt. How do you do such a thing? You replace the lies with truth - God's Word. I did a quick internet search for Bible verses related to overcoming disappointment and Philippians 3:12-14 really moved my heart, so I thought I would share it.
"Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."
I was so upset over something that, when looking at the big picture, had absolutely no value. The "prize" is not Earthly accolades but Heavenly treasures - winning souls for Christ, following His will, and serving Him. Never let disappointment interfere with your role as a child of God. I definitely did today - my attitude was definitely NOT Christlike. Also, you can dwell so much on a disappointment of the past that you miss out on future blessings.
What lesson did God teach me today? He taught me to refuse to dwell on yesterday's disappointments and to get up each morning knowing that God is a loving and forgiving God who has great things in store for me.
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You provide great wisdom to others and your outlook on life and opportunities inspire me! You are so courageous and always striving to let others see God through you. I to have days when I have to regroup and remember its more important to hold your cool.
Your comments are sweet but I promise that God deserves absolutely all of the credit. In fact, I probably deserve negative credit since I am stubborn and tend to fight Him all of the way.
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