Deep Dame Drama: Disappointment

 

I haven't made much scholarly accomplishments. My one documented accomplishment, my diploma, has been in an envelope and stuffed into a night table's drawer for about 5 or 6 years. To be honest, I've kicked myself in the butt about it in the past, but not anymore.

I've learned that the only accomplishments that matter start with the goals we set for ourselves and not from what others set for us. (Doesn't that make a nice fortune cookie?) Now, keep in mind that all I have done, all I am able to do, and all I will do in this life is all because of God and the goals and passions that He's programed me with. Whatever I hold pride in, I owe to my Heavenly Father, period. I say this because I believe that everything that happens to me is within God's say-so. My suffering, my frustration, my lack of patience... God is not only giving me an opportunity to demonstrate His love, but also He's shaping me into the woman He knows I can be, and to be frank, I've got quite a bit more of molding to do.

 

The will of our God is more important than any other task a loved one could put upon you. This goal that God has for us is written deep within our hearts.  His will can not be found in the latest hip-hop-hit from MTV. His will is surely not in this month's issue of Vogue. In other words, His will is not the most popular thing to do. How swell does today's media make out Christianity to be? Is modesty in today's fashion? Have you seen any magazine cover lines saying "The fulfillment of abstinence, see page 32..."? Isn't it quite the opposite? Reverend Pat Fiordelise, from Virginia Christian Alliance, explains that "God's standard doesn't change just because American pop culture becomes more and more tolerant of sinful behaviors." 

 

So, what does this have to do with the "Disappointment" topic?

 

Simple

 

When God has written His mission for you in your heart, He gives you a burning desire for it. This desire that He gave to you may not always be understood by the people who are closest to us. They may call you crazy, a stiff, a wuss etc... They may say that they "know what's best for you". They may try to prevent us from "ruining" our lives, but in the end, our loved ones are looking out for us, so we must exercise our patience. 

    Following the dream that God has given to you will always be an uphill battle, but you are always destined for victory when doing the Lord's work in one way or another. Doing what's right is not always easy, and usually takes extra effort. And so, because we choose not to heed the guidance of our loved ones, the relationship we have with them tears a little at the seams. It is to be expected, but all the same, do not be discouraged. Do you believe that the same God that has created the universe and all living things cannot mend a broken relationship between you and a loved one? Who do you think taught Dr. Phil all he knows? 

 

Live the life that God has given to you. Fulfill the dreams and goals that are written in your heart before you begin to pester your children with dreams that are not meant for them, because then it would become a vicious cycle. Most importantly, do not be afraid of disappointing your loved ones when you answer your call from God, because He  will take care of you. You can't make everyone happy...but let's try not disappointing the master of all the universe, okay?

 

Fiordelise, Reverend Pat. Christian Is Not Cool. Virginia Christian Alliance, 2013. Web. December 3,  2014.