Michael Harrison's e-devotion

Been there. Done that. And that would be far too many times. Pain. Heartache. Questions. Focus. That’s a challenge.   You have been there as well. Yet along the way there are some things that make sense and give us a place where we can focus. I don't always understand the path we have to walk or the things we go through, yet through the fog or clouds there is hope because God has not left us; we are His children. There is still that voice deep in my heart and the compassion He has for us and for others that ought to take our pain and exchange it for something better.   Exchange it for pure, God-given hope. Psalms 33:18,20 (NASB) "Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him, On those who hope for His lovingkindness...Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield." This chorus by Darrell Evans rings in my head as my mind opens... I'm trading my sorrow. I'm trading my shame. I'm laying it down for the joy of t...

You've been there. Maybe you were hoping for something to happen, but it doesn't. Maybe a person you admired greatly let you down. Maybe some pain and heartache came that you had no idea would be there. No matter what the situation, we have all had to deal with some disappointment. Remember ... Proverbs 16:9 (nlt) --- We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. My family has been looking for a home to buy the last couple months. This week we thought we found the right one and even were the winning bidder as the house was sold at auction. Then the owner rejected our offer. We were crushed. Yet I can see some light as we move further from the situation. How we deal with disappointment is big thing. How do you deal with it? I will most likely not be able to concentrate and maybe even be some what depressed. Anger is not usually an issue after the first shock or pain wears off, but I have a tendency to get myself worked up. The let down stinks in. All th...