1. Steve Petch Sunday 14 th February 2010 Your will be done Part 3: Dealing with disappointment

2. Dealing with disappointment Have you ever felt disappointed with God?

3. Dealing with disappointment In times of difficulty… … your theology matters

4. Dealing with disappointment In times of difficulty… … your view of God matters

5. Dealing with disappointment Seven things to remember: 1. Delay is not the same as denial

6. Dealing with disappointment Seven things to remember: 2. You are not alone in your feelings towards God

7. Dealing with disappointment Seven things to remember: 3. Disappointment can be a divine appointment

8. Dealing with disappointment Seven things to remember: 4. Share your feelings with other believers who will encourage you in your faith, particularly with the church

9. Dealing with disappointment Seven things to remember: 5. We can pray for one another in life’s struggles

10. Dealing with disappointment Seven things to remember: 6. We are called to walk by faith, not by sight

11. Dealing with disappointment Seven things to remember: 7. God stands with us in difficulties and can teach us to fight

12. Dealing with disappointment A final encouragement: God is for us, not against us Romans 8:18 - 39

13. Steve Petch Sunday 14 th February 2010 Your will be done Part 3: Dealing with disappointment