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

Dealing with disappointment Have you ever felt disappointed with God?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dealing with disappointment A final encouragement: God is for us, not against us Romans 8:

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