Overcoming Disappointments

Forget the former things;

do not dwell on the past.

Isaiah 43:18

Disappointments are inevitable.

Everyone faces them from time-to-time.

It may be something simple like not

getting that promotion you were hoping for,

or not closing that big deal you

worked so hard on.

Perhaps you did not qualify for the house

that you really wanted.

Or, it may be something more serious:

a relationship is not working out,

the death of a loved one,

or some kind of illness in your body.

Whatever it may be,

the reality is that we are all going to

suffer setbacks.

One of the main keys to overcoming

disappointments is learning to let go of the past.

The past weighs you down and holds you back.

The past can be paralyzing.

If you are feeling "stuck" today,

you may want to examine what you are

holding on to.

Be willing to let go of the past

by choosing forgiveness.

Who hurt you?

Who wronged you?

Release it to God.

Do you need to forgive yourself?

Do you need to receive God's forgiveness?

Choose today to let go of the past

so that you can experience the bright future

God has for you!

Have a blessed & powerful day!

Kendall

A PRAYER FOR TODAY:

Heavenly Father, search my heart and mind today.

Show me any area where I may be holding on to the past.

Help me to receive Your forgiveness so that I can

extend forgiveness to others and move forward

in the wonderful plan You have for me.

In Jesus' Name. Amen.