Calmer of the Storm.

This devotional is by pastor, Charles Stanley…

After preaching a sermon on disappointment, several men and women approached me with the same reaction: “I desperately needed to hear those words.” Countless people feel defeated and let down by disappointing situations. But our response can make all the difference. Frustrations can be either an opportunity for spiritual growth or a destructive blow.

A right response to disappointment begins with resisting the natural tendency toward bitterness. If someone else was involved in the situation, don’t be quick to judge his or her conduct. We can’t fully understand what is going on in others’ lives or what motivates them to act as they do. Our second step should be to ask the Lord, “How am I to respond?” God can guide us to a wise and righteous reaction because He has all the facts.

Third, follow His direction, even if it isn’t what you want to do. Oftentimes the Lord’s way contradicts our own desires and the advice of friends. However, His plan is the one that will bring about growth and result in our greatest good.

And finally, keep your focus on God and His higher purpose in your life. People are prone to dwell on their hurts and the harm that comes to them, which is what makes disappointment so destructive.

There is only one healthy method for dealing with letdown—pursue the Lord’s way and His will. Though human plans can be derailed, nothing alters God’s purpose. No matter how deep your hurt goes, He will shepherd you through setbacks and sorrows while growing your faith...

After I read his devotional, I thought the song below went well. I hope it warms your heart, and brings you peace J

Just like God told the ocean it could only come in so far, is the same thing with the waves of life, they WILL come in and out, He will only allow them to come so far.  HE IS… the Calmer of the storms in our life, and again they have a purpose. The waves are His business, and He will bring the rainbow after them. Keep your eyes on Jesus, not at the waves like Peter. That’s when he started to sink.

Please share this with others who God puts on your heart. God can go a long way by email J

Much love and peace

Kim