Disappointments

How do we handle disappointment?  You can not be disappointed in anything unless you have expectations.  Disappointment and expectations go hand in hand.  Some of the most common expectations are with ourselves and with others.  We also have expectations of God. 

Let’s start with ourselves.  At each age, we expect a certain level of income, a certain amount of wealth (houses etc.), a certain amount of achievement in our job or business, etc.  We also expect to be married and have children.  When we are younger we expect to graduate from school and find a job.  Expectations of others include our spouse, children, parents, friends, co-workers and so on.  As you can see we have an endless amount of expectations with a multitude of people.  Ultimately we are disappointed at some point or in some fashion.  With disappointment comes emotions such as anger, jealousy, regret, unforgiveness and so forth. 

If this is our destructive path from disappointment than couldn’t disappointment be considered a sin?  What is the difference between having disappointment with others and having disappointment with God?  God loves us unconditionally and our acceptance of Jesus as our Lord and Savior as well as living our lives in a Godly, loving and righteous manner guarantees us everlasting life in heaven.  This is God’s promise.  With this we will not be disappointed. 

Do not have expectations of yourself or others.  If you do, that means somehow you have control over your circumstances.  Thinking you have control leads to disappointment.  What a freedom we can have if we submit our will to God.  We can except His path and never be disappointed in our circumstances.  When we are never disappointed in ourselves or others means we are free to love ourselves and others as God intended.  No expectations leads to no disappointments which equals a joyful loving life.

Have a Blessed day!