Then you will know that I am Lord. Those who hope in me will not be disappointed.
This verse makes my heart burst with confidence. Since Sunday, I can't tell you how many times I have repeated it. As a woman with control-freak/perfectionist tendencies(don't judge, I'm working on it), I have some problems. I admit it - My name is Abbie and I set unrealistic expectations for myself and others. Does anybody know what setting unrealistic expectations leads to??? You got it - a sense of failure and DISAPPOINTMENT.
But there is good news, if I step away from what my mind/person desires and truly know God - there is hope. I'm talking putting all of my faith and trust in Him, stepping out of my control-freak comfort zone and truly letting Him lead me. I can hope (desire with expectation of obtainment/expect with confidence) in Him and in doing so I will not be disappointed. Isn't that what we all want, less disappointment and more peace?
Lord, thank You for loving me. Please forgive me for trying to be in charge and ignoring Your plan for me. I put all of my hope in You so I will know Your peace and Your perfect love. In Jesus name, AMEN
Blessings,
~Abbie
From one perfectionist to another, thanks for sharing! I'm praying we both gain the confidence to let go of control and let God take over!
ReplyDeleteLoved your verse mapping. Unrealistic expectations = disappointment every. single. time. Thank God that He is bigger than all of that, and we can't have unrealistic expectations of Him because He is King! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLauren, P31 OBS Blog Hop Team
I think we are long lost twin sisters...control-freak, perfectionist...and on and on! Thank you for sharing your insights and bring further insight to me!
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