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Disappointment or Appointment? Work It Out | Legacy Church


From Pastor Steve Smothermon - Legacy Church - Albuquerque, New Nexico

Expectation plus reality oftentimes results in disappointment.

Expectations:

Disappointment is the feeling of being unhappy because something that you hoped for or expected did not happen or because someone or something was not as good as you expected. If not addressed properly, disappointment will result in negativity, pessimism, and bitterness. It may result in our becoming critical of God because we will end up blaming Him for inaction or for not being fair in our time of need.

Dealing with it:

Psalm 22:5 (AMPC) — They cried to You and were delivered; they trusted in, leaned on, and confidently relied on You, and were not ashamed or confounded or disappointed. Here is what we know: all of us will experience disappointment. Everyone does. It’s unavoidable, but how we deal with it is the key. So often people look for comfort and material blessings, but God is more concerned with our character development.

Only believe:

We hate testing and spiritual exercise that strengthens our faith and makes us stronger. God has no use for untamed followers, so He chooses to train us at times through tough, even painful, experiences. We may never fully understand God and His ways, so we must learn to hang in there no matter what. It’s the present we must learn to enhance in order to handle disappointment and discouragement better. God is always working to help us and make us better. Our responsibility is to believe that.

So, when disappointment comes, and it will, let’s continue to seek God and have a better attitude through it, knowing God is for us, not against us. Let’s begin to ask ourselves, How can we grow through this? What can we learn? It’s our choice. We must choose wisely what attitude we will cling to.


In life, we all face moments of disappointment that can leave us feeling deflated and discouraged. But what if we shifted our perspective and viewed these challenges as divine appointments instead? When things don't go according to our plans, it's an opportunity to lean into our faith and trust that God has something better in store. As we navigate the ups and downs, the key is to keep our eyes fixed on Christ and root ourselves in His word. By making our relationship with Him our top priority and consistently spending time in prayer and scripture, we build a solid foundation that can weather any storm. It's not about striving for perfection, but rather faithfully working out our salvation day by day, moment by moment. When we keep the main thing the main thing - loving God and loving others - we find the strength to persevere with hope and confidence, knowing that in the end, everything will work together for our good and His glory. So the next time disappointment strikes, remember it just might be a blessing in disguise - a chance to grow, to surrender, and to experience God's goodness in a whole new way.

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