“There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.” - Proverbs 23:18 Sometimes what we expect isn’t what actually happens. Honestly speaking, it seems like things rarely go as planned and most of us are coming to terms with it this year. How many trips, events, or other activities did you have planned for this year that have been cancelled abruptly? How has your vision for the year 2020 compared its reality? Are you dealing with the disappointment of plans that never came to pass? If you can answer yes to any of these questions, I’m right there with you. I’m slowly processing all of the plans that haven’t happened this year. I’m sure that most of us didn’t expect to still be dealing with the pandemic raging out of control this far into the year and yet here we are with the death toll rising daily. But even before COVID-19 showed up, this concept rang true. Much of our disappointment comes from life not matching our goals and plans. How can we learn to manage our outlook and the resulting emotions when expectations are not met? I believe that this takes a few steps, which might not be easy but are possible with God.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” - Romans 8:28 Expectation isn’t always reality – life doesn’t always go as planned and that’s okay. God’s presence and love never change. He is working in all situations. He will bring you through the reality successfully and things might end up better than you expected. <3 Beryl
6 Comments
Jackie
7/27/2020 08:17:25 pm
This is a beautiful reminder of perspective during hard times. Thanks!
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Beryl
7/29/2020 07:36:33 pm
Thanks!
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Roshelle
8/7/2020 06:33:13 pm
Really loved this!! So inspirational, thank you <3
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Beryl
8/21/2020 02:38:02 pm
Thank you!
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Beth N
8/9/2020 11:07:45 pm
Great read! Well written, such a topic will always be relevant and I appreciate your incorporation of scripture. God bless you
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Beryl
8/21/2020 02:38:26 pm
I appreciate your kind words! Thank you!
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