Comments on: Great Expectations!

By: Mel

Mel — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:11:24 +0000

Thanks for all the great feedback. Your comments always give me added thoughts or a new perspective on things. You guys are all amazing and important in some way to my life. Kind of IRONIC that one can find community in the oddest places…… Like a little blog in the middle of cyber-space! That just goes to show you that “lower expectations” and the smallest of life’s details can bring you moments of great joy.

By: Randall

Randall — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:40:58 +0000

I don’t know if it is lowered expectations or not but being able to effectivley deal with life’s uncertain and unexpected situations is a skill set that is great to have! In America we are taught to expect instant results. Advertising and the media in general would like you to believe that all problems are worked out in 30 minute episodes!
Next time you hear of a tradgedy in a third world country take time to notice how they react. Being tied to the Philippines like I am I always watch with great interest when there is a natural disaster or some calamity that comes over the news. If you watch they face their trouble with a smile and a positive outlook!

In the western world we always try to insulate ourselves from reality. We do it through achieving comfort and ease in almost every area of life. When reality comes we struggle with it because our expectations are not rooted in the real world. I also wish I had the patience that other cultures have. It would make life a little more tolerable for us but most importantly for the people that have to put up with us! Thanks for a thought provoking post!

By: Lori Anderson

Lori Anderson — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:25:50 +0000

Love Love Love it!!! Wow how much our expectations control our lives! So true….I have to remember that God is in control so control and to let go of the High Expectations that my Husband and Family can never live up to. Only God will never fail me! That was such a hard lesson for me to learn and so glad you reminded me! Thanks for sharing!

By: Tim Gray

Tim Gray — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:35:13 +0000

Good post. IRONIC, isn’t it? God has massive expectations for His children and His church. BUT, He wants us to be relaxed about IT because we are to rely ENTIRELY on Him to allow these expectations to come to fruition. This is all about trust in God to provide. Also, if something fails, instead of frustration, we can figure it was our idea instead of God’s will. Relaxing, abiding. And, you should be able to trust that Michael will take the trash out at least once in 2010! HAHA

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:43:41 +0000

YES! Lower expectations! Does this mean I don’t have to do laundry, or dishes, or the “honey do” list?

Thanks for the reminder that we often expect others to behave/perform/respond (fill in your favorite here) the same way that we do. Unfortunately, that can be recipe for disaster! We are all created wonderfully unique and even though it may be difficult sometimes, our way is not always the best (or only) way!

By: Tracy

Tracy — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:56:29 +0000

Great post. I am starting to learn some of those lessons too. I find in many situations, that I have placed a person above God (idolatry) to the extent that I expect them to be perfect. Only God is perfect. We can set ourselves up for disappointment when we place “great expectations” upon the people we are around. Thank God for His grace, especially because I (we all) need it more than that other person.