No Husband Left Behind
HIM & HER — Together (on the Same Page)
[Bonus]
Overcoming Disappointments
Have you ever “said” or “done” something which caused you to be disappointed in yourself? What about the actions of your other half? Remember, disappointments are only intended to be for a “short” time. Today is a day for forgiveness and inner healing, while making things right before God.
[You]
What “missed” opportunities are you holding on to? Have you something lingering in the closet which you are a little ashamed of? Perhaps an evil thought you had against someone else. Or, a bad word (or even several) which were released before taking some time to regroup.
Well, today is the day and now is the time to simply let go of whatever is now “past”. Prayer is perhaps the best remedy for those stressful moments and disappointing decisions. Remember, you will usually be your worst critique. You are strongly encouraged to forgive yourself, and allow your Heavenly Father to prepare you for something better.
[Spouse]
Has your other half said or done something to really aggravate you? Perhaps an untimely word or gesture which was unwelcomed. Maybe the love of your life has done something rather “stupid” which you struggle with and not sure how to remedy?
If you continue to feel a little disappointed, maybe today is the day for getting over this and moving forward. Consider speaking with your life partner about how you were recently disappointed, and ask their forgiveness. This will hopefully begin the healing process while accepting the full responsibility on yourself.
[Others]
Who else do you know and love who has ever let you down? Family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, or someone else? Please keep in mind that “nobody is perfect”, or so that is what people say. Try to allow everyone within your circle-of-influence to naturally be themselves. Release any disappointments right now. This should provide you with better health and well-being.
As you think of everyone who has ever disappointed you, take a moment and “prayerfully” release every single person as forgiven. Allowing all of the “imperfect” people whom you love to be themselves and even cause disappointments along the way, that is reason to celebrate the “Christian” life.
[God]
One final thought should be considered. How do you feel our Awesome God handles the disappointments of His people? Our Heavenly Father, our Lord Jesus, and the Holy Spirit have observed every one of us at all times, including our lowest moments of struggle and failure.
To start, the human race was disappointing from the beginning, as Adam chose disobedience. Throughout the Bible, we read about one disappointment after another, as people do whatever they “think” or “feel” is best. Jesus was betrayed, denied, and abandoned by His apostles. The Holy Spirit works tirelessly helping us through every one of our disappointments. May we learn to forgive every person who brings about any disappointment, and live each day to love and forgive (as our Loving Creator).
From one who forever remains…
“Under the Shadow of the Almighty” (Psalm 91:1),
Shawn Episcopo
Christian Community for Married Men and Women — (Knights) & (Damsels)