A relationship does not work out, a job does not go
through, or your prodigal child that you have been praying for does not seem to
leave their rebellious life. We all have experienced times of disappointment,
and it is a normal part of life. What is important to know is that if disappointment
is not dealt with, it can eventually lead to depression. This is a scheme from
the enemy. Something you really wanted does not work out, you dwell on why it
did not work out, and eventually you begin to feel depressed.
Your
thoughts will always follow your behavior.
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Things to do when you feel disappointed:
1. Consider
that what may have not worked out could be God’s doing. Perhaps, He was
protecting you from something you did not even know about.
2. Go
before God and ask Him to help you deal with your disappointment, and to show
you the truth. Ask God to show you His perspective on the situation.
3. Take
every thought captive. Do not let your mind wander and think whatever it wants.
When something disappointing has happened in your life it is natural to want to
feel sorry for yourself or even think about it endlessly, but do not go there!
IT IS A TRAP THAT WILL LEAD TO DEPRESSION.
4. Do
not feel sorry for yourself and “lick your wounds.” Go to God and tell Him how
you feel and then release the need to feel sorry for what has happened to you.
5. Realize
that everyone, not just you, will have times that things disappoint them. It is
what you do with the disappointment that will make the difference.
6. Get
up again. Shake it off. Cry if you need to, but then move on! That may sound
harsh, but it is not. The enemy would love for you to “camp out” in your
disappointment. He hopes you will stay a while so that it will develop into
total despair.
SIT at Jesus’ feet as long as you need to for Him to speak to you and lift off
whatever is causing you to feel disappointed.
All kinds of discouraging encounters can happen to us.
When they seem to pile-up on us, that is when we need to be most aware. One
disappointment in our lives can be tough, but when a series of disappointments
come at us, that can be paralyzing if we are not careful. Recognize those times
in your life when it seems that one thing after another is occurring in your
life to bring you discouragement. Discouragement
is always rooted from the pits of hell, and is never originated from God. Check
the source, is it God bringing discouragement or the enemy? Think about where
you are at in your life that so much discouragement is coming your way. It is
always a set-up to defeat you.
Ask
yourself the following questions:
1. Are
you getting free from some sin area in your life, or have completely been
set-free from some long-term sin in your life?
2. Are
you standing for the truth in God’s Word?
3. Are
you using your life to better the Kingdom of God?
4. Have
you recently given your testimony somewhere?
Answering yes to any of the above questions could be a
very good indicator why so much discouragement has come your way. Ask God to
show you. Keep moving forward, do not stop and look at all what has gone wrong,
and resist the enemy and he will flee from you. Worshipping and praising God
will lift off feelings of discouragement. Keeping things in perspective as well
as counting all that is a blessing in your life will help.
What about you?
How do you deal with disappointment in your life?
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