Disappointment

This is a tough emotion because I had such hopes and dreams. Disappointment enters the picture when my hopes or expectations are not fulfilled. I think the entire genre of music, the blues came out of this emotion.

Ezekiel writes a “blues song” or a song of lament after Israel’s capture. Check this out…

10 ‘“Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard

    planted by the water;

it was fruitful and full of branches

    because of abundant water.

11 Its branches were strong,

    fit for a ruler’s scepter.

It towered high

    above the thick foliage,

conspicuous for its height

    and for its many branches.

12 But it was uprooted in fury

    and thrown to the ground.

The east wind made it shrivel,

    it was stripped of its fruit;

its strong branches withered

    and fire consumed them. (Ezekiel 19:10-12 NIV)

I believe the only proper response to a song of lament is a song of hope. The Lord is always with me even in times of disappointment and discouragement. He brings Hope in the room with Him every time. He is my Hope. He is my Strength. He is Life. I can’t possibly imagine living through the ups and downs of life without Him. When I go through struggle – He is there. When I go through pain – He is there. When I experience excitement and blessings – He is there. He NEVER disappoints me. I don’t always understand, but I’m learning to always trust Him.

Pressing On!

Dwayne