Dealing with Disappointment
I read a post today from a Pastor in Knightstown, IN and it got me thinking. Hopefully it will get you thinking too. Here it comes...be ready for it:
How do you deal with disappointment?
Those of us in Indiana were bitterly disappointed on Sunday as the Colts valiant comeback came up short [actually, wide right] against the Steelers. Colts fans certainly had high hopes for the season: a potent offense, an improved defense, a 13-0 start, the #1 playoff seed and homefield advantage throughout the playoffs, and New England losing the night before Sunday's game. This team had Super Bowl written all over it. Or so everyone thought...
Me personally, I was extremely disappointed in my favorite NFL team, the Detroit Lions, this year. There are more woes in that organization than there is room in this blog, I think.
How do you deal with disappointment?
Peyton pointed fingers. Vanderjagt kept his uniform on extra long. Dungy called the season a failure, in spite of all they accomplished this season, because they didn't get to the Big Game. The Super Bowl.
Me, I tend to dwell on disappointment. I let it eat at me for awhile, then I try to learn from it, then I move on. I don't know if that's the right way to deal with it or not. That's just me. I think I could stand to get to the "moving on" part a little faster...
So, what's your answer? How do you deal with disappointment?
posted by Andy @ 8:34 PM
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I think getting over a disappointment in sports is much easier to deal with than major disappointments in life. It only takes a few minutes or by the next morning and we have practically forgotten it. BUT, the disappointments such as the not getting a job we wanted, someone that you are trying to reach for the Lord rejects Him, the failed investment, and the list could go on. These are VERY difficult to forget. Of course, the only true source of help we can turn to is our Father. He heals all wounds, He turns our mourning into dancing. It may take much longer than a few minutes or by the next morning but it is worth waiting for! He will bless us far more than that loss we sustained, if we just abide in Him. Mom
Agreed.
I just used the Colts/sports example because it was relevant and fresh in my mind. I was more interested in how people deal with disappointment.
Good points made!
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