Ever felt disappointed because you didn't get something you really wanted, and blamed God because it seemed like his fault?
Was there something (or someone) you really really wanted, but things didn't work out the way you planned ... so the finger-pointing started turning in God's direction?
Yeah, sometimes we're disappointed because it seems God forgot his priorities (or our agendas), and didn't deliver
what we wanted exactly
when we
expected it. Especially when we already had the whole thing figured out, to help save him the trouble.
Well, if God really loves us, then why can't we have what we want ... especially if we're sure the things we want will make us happy?Just a thought: when we pursue selfish motives, whether goals, ambitions or relationships, does the enemy ever disappoint us, and refuse to let us have what we want? Does the enemy ever step in and say "Not right now," "No, wait" or "I love you too much to let that happen"?
Nope, he doesn't ... because the enemy loves seeing us miserable and separated from God.
Yeah it's hard, but I stop feeling disappointed when I remember and accept there's not been a single time when God's been wrong. About anything.
No, not ever.
"Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty."- Job 5:17 (NIV)
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."-John 10:10 (NIV)
