I've faced some disappointments this week. Here are my thoughts:
Often our disappointments in people, things, and circumstances stem from unrealistic expectations on our part. So and So turned out not to be the person we thought he/she was; purchased items didn't measure up to our standard; situations didn't turn out the way we had hoped. Of course, sometimes outright deception is involved: people portray themselves and their products falsely.
I'm reminded that Jesus knows exactly what's inside a person. He knows the secrets of the heart. (John 2:24-25; Psalm 44:21). He is never misled or deceived. We can't "pull one over on Him".
How would we feel about the people we say we love if we really knew what was in their heart and mind? How often has that love faded because our expectations weren't met?
"But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8) He knows us and loves us anyway!
Incredible!
Often our disappointments in people, things, and circumstances stem from unrealistic expectations on our part. So and So turned out not to be the person we thought he/she was; purchased items didn't measure up to our standard; situations didn't turn out the way we had hoped. Of course, sometimes outright deception is involved: people portray themselves and their products falsely.
I'm reminded that Jesus knows exactly what's inside a person. He knows the secrets of the heart. (John 2:24-25; Psalm 44:21). He is never misled or deceived. We can't "pull one over on Him".
How would we feel about the people we say we love if we really knew what was in their heart and mind? How often has that love faded because our expectations weren't met?
"But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8) He knows us and loves us anyway!
Incredible!
Posted by Drewe Llyn, Girlfriend's Mentor at 4:38 AM
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