Friends, if you are still feeling disappointed, or even discouraged from dashed expectations in 2004, let me encourage you. God is in complete control and He knows right where you are.

If you have been born again you are a child of Most High God and He wants to take care of you. Jesus said, “Take no thought for your life.” (Matthew 6:25) and “Be anxious for nothing.” (Philippians 4:6)

God doesn’t want you to worry. He wants you to trust Him because He has a perfect plan for your life. (Jeremiah 29:11) Yes, we are to plan our way but outcome is totally in God’s hands. (Proverbs 16:9)

Remember, discouragement is nothing more than dashed expectations. Don’t put too much expectation on anything or anyone. People and things are fallible. Only God is infallible. Trust Him with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding for He makes all things work together for your good according to His purpose for your life. (Proverbs 3:5, Romans 8:28)

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