Ep. 150: Dealing with Life’s Disappointments

<p class="p1">SHOW NOTES</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1">In Podcast Episode 150, “Dealing with Life’s Disappointments,” Kim discusses the challenges we all face when dealing with the disappointments we face. On this side of heaven, we will not have answers to the majority of the “why” questions. This is one of the many reasons hanging on to God’s promises and pointing others to the land where disappointment does not reside are two of the most appropriate ways to live victoriously. </p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">The primary scripture text for this episode is 1 Samuel 29:1-11 with 3-7 as the focal verses.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">1 About that time the Philistines mustered their armies for another war with Israel. King Achish told David, “You and your men will be expected to join me in battle.”</p> <p class="p1">2 “Very well!” David agreed. “Now you will see for yourself what we can do.”</p> <p class="p1">Then Achish told David, “I will make you my personal bodyguard for life.” (1 Samuel 28:1-2)</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">6 So Achish finally summoned David and said to him, “I swear by the Lord that you have been a trustworthy ally. I think you should go with me into battle, for I’ve never found a single flaw in you from the day you arrived until today. But the other Philistine rulers won’t hear of it. (1 Samuel 29:6)</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">ADDITIONAL VERSES:</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. (Romans 8:28)</p> <p class="p3"><a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/'></a></p> <p class="p1">Weekly Assignment Feature: </p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">What is one disappointment which eventually turned into a God appointment? </p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1">Additional Resources:</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <ul class="ul1