Learning to properly deal with disappointment is part of spiritual maturity. We all experience disappointment in our lives, but we can make a decision to get "reappointed" to let go of what didn't work out for us and focus on something new. Trusting God is something we can choose to do all the time, especially when things don't work out the way we planned. Even when we are disappointed in ourselves, we can trust God to help us learn from our mistakes and do better in the future. Don't let disappointments rule your emotions. God has a good plan for you even if you don't know what it is, so trust Him and go ahead and have a good day.
We need to take some time and step away from the ordinary routine of daily life and find a way to rest. I encourage you to schedule time like this into your life on a regular basis. It might be one day occasionally, or a few days every three months, but you need times of refreshing. You will be more productive and much happier if your soul is regularly refreshed. A weary soul is weak, but rest restores our strength!
My favorite part of the day is when I get up early in the morning and the house is quiet. I spend that quiet time with God, and I find that silence strengthens me and helps me get focused for the day. Our world today is very noisy, busy and at times stressful. When you feel stressed or frustrated, go somewhere that is silent and just enjoy it for a few minutes. You will find that your soul begins to calm down. Inner peace and quiet are vital to hearing from God or sensing the direction He wants us to take. Our silence helps promote inner silence. Learn to love silence and you will be more inclined to hear the still small voice of God.
