Being Content When Life is Disappointing

Life is full of disappointments and unmet expectations. Dealing with them can be incredibly difficult. Sometimes, we can feel absolutely devastated by unmet expectations. But then we read God’s Word that tells us to “be content with what you have” (Heb. 13:5). How do we reconcile the two? How can we be content when life is disappointing and not how we had hoped it would be? God gives us the secret to contentment in His Word; He gives us the grace and means!

 

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Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Ep. 35 What to do with Unmet Expectations by Journeywomen Podcast

Ep.16 What are Your Idols? by Daily grace

“Embrace the Life God Has Given You” (video) by John PIper 

Heidelberg Catechism

Ep. 2 God’s Word in Joy & Pain with Kristin Schmucker by Daily Grace

Ep. 10 Suffering & Sovereignty with Maritza Guiterrez-Rey by Daily Grace

Ep. 21 Ask Us Anything by Daily Grace

“The Expulsive Power of a New Affection” by Thomas Chalmers

The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges

Youversion Bible App (FREE)

Scripture Memory Journals by The Daily Grace Co.

Verse Cards by The Daily Grace Co.

Bible Memory App

Ep. 22 Memorizing Scripture with Amanda Barzycki by Daily Grace

 

Suggested Scripture to memorize:

 

Satisfaction in God

Psalm 90:14

Psalm 16:11

Psalm 34:8

 

Contentment in Hard circumstances

Philippians 4:12-13

Romans 8:28-29

 

Hope of Eternity

Revelation 21:1-4

1 Peter 1:3-9

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

 

Goodness of God

Psalm 86:15

Psalm 100

Scripture mentioned in this episode:

Philippians 4:11-13

Psalm 84:11

Genesis 3

Romans 8:19

Revelation 22:20

Hebrews 13:5

John 11

1 Peter 5:7

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Romans 5:3

Genesis 3:15

2 Corinthians 12:9

Psalm 37:4

Philippians 2:13

John 15:10

 

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