THE WORD OF GOD SAYS
DON’T BE DISAPPOINTED, IT’S NOT OVER YET—IT’S ONLY A TEST OF FAITH
Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way.
James 1:2-4 The Message (MSG)
Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace]. And let endurance have its perfect result and do a thorough work, so that you may be perfect and completely developed [in your faith], lacking in nothing.
James 1:2-4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
GOD WILL HELP YOU CATCH YOUR BREATH
If your heart is broken, you’ll find God right there;if you’re kicked in the gut, he’ll help you catch your breath.
Psalm 34:18 The Message (MSG)
IF NOTHING GROWS, CUT IT DOWN AND MOVE ON
Then Jesus told this story: “A man planted a fig tree in his garden and came again and again to see if there was any fruit on it, but he was always disappointed.Finally, he said to his gardener, ‘I’ve waited three years, and there hasn’t been a single fig! Cut it down. It’s just taking up space in the garden.’ “The gardener answered, ‘Sir, give it one more chance. Leave it another year, and I’ll give it special attention and plenty of fertilizer.If we get figs next year, fine. If not, then you can cut it down.’”
Luke 13:6-8 New Living Translation (NLT)
WE CANNOT PRETEND— WHAT WE FEEL IS REAL!
Beside the rivers of Babylon, we sat and wept as we thought of Jerusalem. We put away our harps, hanging them on the branches of poplar trees. For our captors demanded a song from us. Our tormentors insisted on a joyful hymn: “Sing us one of those songs of Jerusalem!” But how can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a pagan land?
Psalm 137:1-4 New Living Translation (NLT)
KEEP YOUR EYES ON HIS PROMISES—YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED
You will be rewarded for this; your hope will not be disappointed.
Proverbs 23:18 New Living Translation (NLT)
Our ancestors trusted in you, and you rescued them. They cried out to you and were saved. They trusted in you and were never disgraced.
Psalm 22:4-5 NLT
DON’T BE DISAPPOINTED YET, JUST WAIT AND TRUST HIM…
Since before time began no one has ever imagined, no ear heard, no eye seen, a God like you who works for those who wait for him.
Isaiah 64:1-7 MSG
GOD HASN’T ABANDONED YOU, HE’S RIGHT THERE WITH YOU!
“Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!
Matthew 14:22-33 NLT
IN YOUR DISAPPOINTMENT, DELIGHT YOURSELF IN GOD’S WORD
Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you.
Psalms 37:4-5 NLT
GOD KEEPS ALL HIS PROMISES, YOU CAN COUNT ON THAT!
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. I will be found by you,” says the LORD. “I will end your captivity and restore your fortunes. I will gather you out of the nations where I sent you and will bring you home again to your own land.”
Jeremiah 29:11-14 NLT
