Warning: Disappointments Ahead!

While it's impossible to avoid all disappointments, it is possible to derive a better understanding of oneself and others by determining if too high expectations or unrealistic ones were involved. Disappointments can build a bridge to disenchantment and disillusionment, or they can build a bridge to insight on how to prevent future problems and failure.

This is true for relationships when certain behaviors indicate trouble will be part of the future. Warning signs that disappointments lie ahead should not be ignored. They are an invitation to proceed only with caution. Blaming God and others for poor perception and judgment should be avoided.

Of course Moses was disappointed by not being permitted to enter the Promised Land. He accepted this as God's will. What greater blessing could he experience than accepting God's will and purpose? Listen to Proverbs 16:9: "In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord God determines his steps." Is this true for you?  

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Let me hear your lovingkindness in the morning, [O Lord,] for I trust in you. Teach me the way in which I should walk, for to you I lift up my soul.  

~Psalm 143:8 New American Standard Bible

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Faith's Priority ~ 2020 Vision of Trust in God

Do you believe on this New Year's Day that the new year can offer a fresh start for your life? If so, have you promised to make lifestyle changes to ensure that a fresh start has a chance for success? Your fresh start has a chance for a positive outcome and success provided you inaugurate Christian faith’s priorities into the action to be taken. 

What do Christian faith’s priorities include? Trusting in God to give you wisdom to choose what to include in your fresh start will determine if your journey will be successful. Trust is essential for activating faith that keeps you on the path when the way grows narrow and distractions abound.

What is an essential faith priority that holds you steady when the way becomes filled with obstacles? Essential is a heartfelt belief that the presence of God will keep you from falling away or giving up when it’s impossible to see what lies ahead. God promises never to leave or abandon you regardless of what you encounter, so keep pressing onward. God keeps his promises.  Happy New Year! 

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Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.

Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.

~Psalm 143:8 New International Version

You, Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you.

Trust in the Lord forever; he will always protect us.

~Isaiah 26:3-4 Good News Bible