147. Feeling discouraged? How to keep believing in God's promises even in a season of disappointment.
Sometimes we doubt God’s promises when we don't see them come to pass right away. I can tell you that I have had prophetic words spoken over me that I’m still waiting for. AND I can tell you it is super discouraging and honestly disappointing when they don’t come right away or in the timing I would like.. BUT a lot of that came because I was expecting things or desiring things and they didn’t happen when i thought they should… and some didn’t happen at all. I’ve had to learn to trust that God is in control and that He has my best interest at heart! And guess what when I lean into this belief there is such peace in the waiting!
Ways we are discouraged and how to combat them!
1) Wrong expectations-
When we start believing something is going to happen in our own timing or hoping our prayers will be answered a certain way, WE set ourselves up for disappointment because we aren’t pressing into God and HIS plan for whatever the circumstance may be. We are putting our situations on our own timeline…and honestly putting God in a box. The things God can do are so outside of our normal, and way beyond our understanding! So what do we do?We try to keep him in a safe place and in our control lol Cause when we have control we know what will happen(good or bad) right?. If we keep Him small the chance of disappointment is small. But honestly this gives us a false sense of safety… do you understand what I mean?
Here is some scripture to help you with trust today. Speak it out and reaffirm God’s truth in your heart and mind as you believe in His word!
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in teh land and prosper. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust Him, and He will help you. Ps 37:3-5
2)Fear
Fear can literally cripple us. And alot of our control issues, that we talked about before, are stemmed from fear. Being afraid of losing control. Being afraid of the unexpected. Being afraid of being disappointed. When we are let down(or it doesn’t happen the way we were anticipating) we put up walls to keep us from from being hurt or disappointed again. Better to not hope for anything than to be let down right?
Speak out God’s word- it is our sword right? Best weapon of choice! this specific scripture out anytime you feel fear creeping in- 2 Timothy 1:7- God has not given me the spirit of fear but of power, love and sound mind
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.1 john 4:18
Listen, disappointment is inevitable but that doens’t mean God isn’t faithful or true to His word. His ways are higher and He is God. He didn’t call us to have a perfect life. He just called us to trust, serve and live for Him. When we do this we can live a FULL life with joy! Woot!
Have a great week!
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