Comments on: Facing Disappointments http://bradpowellonline.com/2010/02/facing-disappointments/ Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:51:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: bob burnside http://bradpowellonline.com/2010/02/facing-disappointments/comment-page-1/#comment-336 bob burnside Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:05:56 +0000 http://bradpowellonline.com/?p=973#comment-336 Dear RSA,I know, I have been let down by human beings and it hurts . If it's not to difficult at this time,personally, I would have a conversation with this person that disappointed you.He or She may feel the same anguish you feel,try to clear up this issue/misunderstanding...I know ,it's easier said than done ,but you are walking with our Lord,pray for guidance and wisdom prior to your meeting...let me know how God works through you both. Dear RSA,I know, I have been let down by human beings and it hurts . If it’s not to difficult at this time,personally, I would have a conversation with this person that disappointed you.He or She may feel the same anguish you feel,try to clear up this issue/misunderstanding…I know ,it’s easier said than done ,but you are walking with our Lord,pray for guidance and wisdom prior to your meeting…let me know how God works through you both.

]]> By: RSA http://bradpowellonline.com/2010/02/facing-disappointments/comment-page-1/#comment-331 RSA Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:43:56 +0000 http://bradpowellonline.com/?p=973#comment-331 What does one do when he is disappointed and hurt by a leader in the church? I suppose it would be easy to bail out and leave the church, but I really like the teaching from the senior pastor and the way that God is working here. Besides, when you are 50+ and have been walking with the Lord for many years, starting the search for a "better" church is not as appealing as it might have been in more idealistic days. What does one do when he is disappointed and hurt by a leader in the church? I suppose it would be easy to bail out and leave the church, but I really like the teaching from the senior pastor and the way that God is working here. Besides, when you are 50+ and have been walking with the Lord for many years, starting the search for a “better” church is not as appealing as it might have been in more idealistic days.

]]> By: RSA http://bradpowellonline.com/2010/02/facing-disappointments/comment-page-1/#comment-330 RSA Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:42:40 +0000 http://bradpowellonline.com/?p=973#comment-330 What does one do when he is diappointed and hurt by a leader in the church? I suppose it would be easy to bail out and leave the church, but I really like the teaching from the senior pastor and the way that God is working here. Besides, when you are 50+ and have been walking with the Lord for many years, starting the search for a "better" church is not as appealing as it might have been in more idealistic days. What does one do when he is diappointed and hurt by a leader in the church? I suppose it would be easy to bail out and leave the church, but I really like the teaching from the senior pastor and the way that God is working here. Besides, when you are 50+ and have been walking with the Lord for many years, starting the search for a “better” church is not as appealing as it might have been in more idealistic days.

]]> By: Brad Powell http://bradpowellonline.com/2010/02/facing-disappointments/comment-page-1/#comment-324 Brad Powell Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:08:14 +0000 http://bradpowellonline.com/?p=973#comment-324 Thanks for your thoughts. I absolutely agree with you that an entitlement mentality creates disappointment. However, I would suggest that disappointment can also be part of a very pure heart. Think of Jesus with the disciples when they displayed little faith or were competing over who was the greatest. His expectations were pure as was His disappointment. I think the difference between pure and impure disappointment is best seen in how we respond to and deal with it. Does it control us or do we control it? Thanks for your thoughts. I absolutely agree with you that an entitlement mentality creates disappointment. However, I would suggest that disappointment can also be part of a very pure heart. Think of Jesus with the disciples when they displayed little faith or were competing over who was the greatest. His expectations were pure as was His disappointment. I think the difference between pure and impure disappointment is best seen in how we respond to and deal with it. Does it control us or do we control it?

]]> By: Brett Glover http://bradpowellonline.com/2010/02/facing-disappointments/comment-page-1/#comment-323 Brett Glover Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:14:40 +0000 http://bradpowellonline.com/?p=973#comment-323 Good points! but disappointment has more to do with our desires (James3:13-18) and expectations of God and others. Perhaps the greater degree of self importance the more disappointments we will experience in life. The proud expect more! The arrogant demand more but the humble will find grace, peace and love. Good points! but disappointment has more to do with our desires (James3:13-18) and expectations of God and others. Perhaps the greater degree of self importance the more disappointments we will experience in life. The proud expect more! The arrogant demand more but the humble will find grace, peace and love.

]]> By: David http://bradpowellonline.com/2010/02/facing-disappointments/comment-page-1/#comment-322 David Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:15:02 +0000 http://bradpowellonline.com/?p=973#comment-322 Makes a lot of sense. It helps to have it spelled out; to deal with it objectively. This helps me to move in the right direction today. Thank you. Makes a lot of sense. It helps to have it spelled out; to deal with it objectively. This helps me to move in the right direction today. Thank you.

]]> By: cherilans http://bradpowellonline.com/2010/02/facing-disappointments/comment-page-1/#comment-321 cherilans Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:55:24 +0000 http://bradpowellonline.com/?p=973#comment-321 Great post, Brad! One I can really relate to especially Point #4. I too beat myself up for missteps in my quest for perfection. I have found that praying to the Lord for mercy and forgiveness of self so I don't get too depressed over the disappointment really has helped me to cope, heal and quickly move on from it. As per Point #3, it may then take only a few days or so by praying this way and ultimately He smooths it over and gives me hope for the future. I liked all your advice to avoid disappointment in Point #1 - I have never defined some of those in my life. I look forward to using them! Unfortunately, I have been prey to Point #2 but mainly in my past .Since recommitting myself to the Lord at one of the NorthRidge services about 5 years ago using your words, my life has never been the same again. There's been no room for discouragment when I know He is always there for me so "failure isn't final." Thanks again, Brad, for another introspective and applicable post to your wonderful looking new blog :-) Great post, Brad! One I can really relate to especially Point #4. I too beat myself up for missteps in my quest for perfection. I have found that praying to the Lord for mercy and forgiveness of self so I don’t get too depressed over the disappointment really has helped me to cope, heal and quickly move on from it. As per Point #3, it may then take only a few days or so by praying this way and ultimately He smooths it over and gives me hope for the future. I liked all your advice to avoid disappointment in Point #1 – I have never defined some of those in my life. I look forward to using them! Unfortunately, I have been prey to Point #2 but mainly in my past .Since recommitting myself to the Lord at one of the NorthRidge services about 5 years ago using your words, my life has never been the same again. There’s been no room for discouragment when I know He is always there for me so “failure isn’t final.” Thanks again, Brad, for another introspective and applicable post to your wonderful looking new blog :-)

]]> By: Joe Cartwright http://bradpowellonline.com/2010/02/facing-disappointments/comment-page-1/#comment-320 Joe Cartwright Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:52:55 +0000 http://bradpowellonline.com/?p=973#comment-320 Brad, I identify with you, with regard to "beating myself up" over my disappointments-the whole perfectionist issue, but heightened as a Believer. It seems for me, moving on from my disappointments really come down to God's grace and fully embracing this grace as a constant in my life. Not as a license to be a disappointment, (Rom 6) but to spur us on to living and moving past the disappointment. Thanks to for all you do. Also, enjoying the "More than Fable" Series. Brad,

I identify with you, with regard to “beating myself up” over my disappointments-the whole perfectionist issue, but heightened as a Believer.
It seems for me, moving on from my disappointments really come down to God’s grace and fully embracing this grace as a constant in my life. Not as a license to be a disappointment, (Rom 6) but to spur us on to living and moving past the disappointment. Thanks to for all you do. Also, enjoying the “More than Fable” Series.

]]> By: bob burnside http://bradpowellonline.com/2010/02/facing-disappointments/comment-page-1/#comment-319 bob burnside Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:20:42 +0000 http://bradpowellonline.com/?p=973#comment-319 Yes,Pastor it makes sense ! Especially creating a plan to put it behind you and moving forward . I found seeking wise counsel to be useful and drawing from others that have had similar disappointments and overcame them to be a great help. About the new and improved blog design ."..what was the other, old and lousy" - Michael Stivic .who remembers that quote from television ? Yes,Pastor it makes sense ! Especially creating a plan to put it behind you and moving forward . I found seeking wise counsel to be useful and drawing from others that have had similar disappointments and overcame them to be a great help. About the new and improved blog design .”..what was the other, old and lousy” – Michael Stivic .who remembers that quote from television ?

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