What do you do when you feel disappointed with God?
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What do you do when you feel disappointed with God?
The easiest way to regain your bearings is to turn around and walk back on your original way you came. The same is true about your faith journey. If you have come to a point where you have only found disappointment, ask God for help and strength, and “turn back” to when you started feeling that way.
What does the Bible say about God’s disappointment?
Psalm 18:3 In the midst of disappointment, know that God is listening and hears your cries, is a comfort. He will always hear you, whether you are happy, sad, heartbroken, or disappointed.
Why does God make me wait for everything?
Like seeds, they need care and attention. The gift God wants to give you is too good to be made in a microwave. God wants us to press into his presence and wait patiently before his throne. He’s calling us to come before him with thanksgiving even if we’re still waiting on a promise.
Why do we get angry at God?
We get angry with God when we don’t know all the facts. It’s so easy to think we know everything, but we can only see a very small part of the picture. We get angry at God when we see others claim to know Him, and then act like hypocrites. It’s easy to blame God for the faults of others.
How do you recover from disappointment?
1. Face the truth of the situation.
- Face the truth of the situation.
- Allow yourself to mourn lost dreams.
- Don’t get stuck feeling like a victim.
- Check if your expectations are realistic.
- Be kind to yourself.
- Look for the silver lining.
- Be willing to try a different approach.
- Find your grit.
What causes disappointment?
Disappointment results from thoughts and expectations being out of line with reality. Your expectations and hopes for others may be too high for the situation at hand. One solution is to change your expectations to more realistic levels. Some disappointments are actually predictable and preventable.
Is it a sin to be upset with God?
Anger with God can often lead to sin. Consider the Israelites. Their anger with God led to grumbling and apostasy. But consider, however, the way in which Moses and a number of Psalms deal with the emotion of anger.
Why do I feel mad at God?
A couple of other reasons: We get angry with God when we don’t know all the facts. It’s so easy to think we know everything, but we can only see a very small part of the picture. We get angry at God when we see others claim to know Him, and then act like hypocrites. It’s easy to blame God for the faults of others.