At one point or another, each of us faces disappointment. Disappointment happens when an expectation is not met. We thought something would turn out one way (generally in the positive or in our favor), but it doesn’t. The feeling of disappointment can give way to other feelings, such as frustration, sadness or dissatisfaction. What can we do when we experience disappointment? I’m not a mental health professional, so what I’m going to share is based on my own experiences.
I believe the first thing we can do is acknowledge our feelings. It’s ok to give place to the frustration or sadness and admit this is what we are currently experiencing. When I was going through my divorce, I remember being extremely disappointed that the mediation process was unsuccessful. I was hoping that things would be done more amicably, but when mediation failed, I felt defeated and sad, and wondered how I would ever get out of this difficult and abusive marriage. Giving place to our feelings does not mean we’re going to stay in them, however. Those feelings were temporary, but I needed to acknowledge they existed.
Next, it’s important to refocus: refocus our thoughts on what’s really true. In my situation, I needed to refocus on the source of my strength and provision…God. I had to remind myself with the Word that God would take care of me, no matter how things looked. I read scriptures like Philippians 4:19, Psalm 91 and Proverbs 3:5-6 to remind me of what was really true so I could walk in faith.
Staying focused on what was most important helped me overcome disappointment and live victoriously, not just in the situation I’ve shared here, but at other challenging times as well. If you are feeling saddened or disappointed about something, I pray this message encourages you. The difficulties we face won’t last forever; refocusing on God will help us to stand firm until they do.
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Be blessed!
Victorious Journey with Coach Bre 
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