1. Dealing with disappointment Dictionary: sadness or displeasure caused by th non- fulfilment of one’s hopes or expectations

2. Dealing with disappointment Disappointments caused by: You try to do something you’re not called to or equipped for You take a gift or God’s blessing for granted You do things in your own strength, or contravene God’s principles You constantly look back, or only to the present

3. Dealing with disappointment Disappointments caused by: Others goad you to say / do what you shouldn't Failure to actively believe in God’s promises Ego Prejudice / personal insecurity

4. Hab 3: 17-18 (GNB) Even though the fig trees have no fruit and no grapes grow on the vines, even though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no grain, even though the sheep all die and the cattle stalls are empty, I will still be joyful and glad, because the Lord God is my saviour.

5. Dealing with disappointment 3 point plan for dealing with disappointment: 1. Allow yourself to be sad, but get it out, don’t keep it in. 2. Remind yourself of some facts: Who you are What God has previously done for you What God has promised you That he is in control 3. Commit yourself afresh to God & doing his will

6. The wood thrown in the water represents the cross of Jesus Christ…. …. only submission to him will allow your disappointment to go & resurrection NEW life to follow…… COME