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How do you handle disappointment?
I have had many struggles with disappointment. I have shed a many tears over what I thought was a possibility only to see it was not meant to be or I was the only one believing it was possible.
The only way I have been able to let go of the disappointment, before it takes root and produces bitterness, is to talk to God about it. God always sees something I am not seeing. I do this by reading my Bible, God speaks to me through His Word. I start with a particular word and look up what God says about that particular word.
In my situation over disappointment, I realized I was hoping for something that did not happen. Hope was what I was crying over. What did God have to say about my hope, let us walk together while I talk with God…
Why are you cast down, O my soul,and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation. (Psalm 43:5)
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.( Psalm 31:24)
Lord, am I to let go of what I wanted and trust you to take care of this for me?
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. (Proverbs 13:12)
Yes, my heart hurts because of my desires. I will trust You to fulfill them in your own way. I will let go of my expectations of how and place my expectations in Your salvation.
Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. Psalm 130:7.
Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God. Psalm 146:5
My conversations with God bring me peace of mind but I must be willing to let go of whatever is troubling me to trust God to bring me to a place of rest where I will believe He will fulfill His Word in my life.
It becomes easier and easier each time I let go. Yes, it remains a struggle, especially if you are as strong willed as I am. My greatest battle is with myself. I am learning to relax, let go and let God, if I want to be an overcomer!
