Tag: disappointment

Disappointment

“We have this treasure in earthen vessels.” 2 Corinthians 4:7 NKJV. Disappointment comes from varied sources in assorted sizes. My thoughts and comments today are about, “disappointment.” People will not always behave as you expect. Inevitably, you will need to deal with disappointment because that is one of the life’s […]

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Prosperity and Adversity

“In the day of prosperity be joyful, But in the day of adversity consider: Surely God has appointed the one as well as the other.” Ecclesiastes 7:14 NKJV. My thoughts and comments today are about, “prosperity and adversity.” “If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster, And treat those two […]

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Encouragers

“May our Lord Jesus Christ . .  encourage your hearts” 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 NIV. Encouragement is a gift anyone can give and everyone appreciates. My thoughts and comments today are about “encouragers.” Disappointment occurs when expectations and assumptions are “not as appointed.” If disappointment lingers or when multiple disappointments occur, […]

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Joy and Rejoicing

“I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.” Luke 2:10 NKJV. Joy releases rejoicing, and rejoicing increases joy. My thoughts and comments today are about “joy and rejoicing.” For many years, our congregational welcome of the Christmas season has been with exuberant joy, expressing […]

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Wilderness Experiences

“He . . guided them in the wilderness . . and He led them safely.” Psalm 78:52 NKJV. Jesus identifies with your struggle and invites you to identify with His success. My thoughts and comments today are about “wilderness experiences.” Everyone will spend some time in “a wilderness.” A wilderness […]

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