Thursday, November 5, 2020

thoughts on disappointment

 Some people will be happy with the outcome of this presidential election, others will be disappointed. I heard some disappointing news the other day that really took my spirits down.

Proverbs13:12 tells us
    "Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
    but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life."

When we want something to go a certain way and it doesn't, it can really hurt.  That is why our mothers cautioned us not to get our hopes up.  But it is hard to not get your hopes up, especially when you have a lot invested in whatever is going on.

When things don't go your way, don't grouse.  Well, ok, allow yourself to grouse and complain to a trusted friend for an hour, then pick yourself up and move on.

If the election goes your way, good for you.  If it doesn't, just remember that in our life times we have had presidents from both parties.  America has continued, and our lives have gone on.

No matter how a thing goes, just remember to see the good.  There are happy times to come, and there are still people that love you.

It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
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