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Appointed...not Disappointed

So I was praying and journaling with God today, asking him to show me any attitudes in me, whether good or bad, that effect me. The Lord began to show me that weariness can be an attitude that creeps up in me. Most ministers can heartily agree with me that weariness can suddenly hit you. The Lord showed me something, however, that really opened my eyes today:
                                                                                                                 

Weariness feels overwhelming and depressing, a ‘hands hanging down’ kind of feeling, Lord. It can come all at once sometimes.

It is connected to your disappointment, child. This can be the attitude, the source of the weariness.

I can see that. HOPE must be the answer…cause HOPE doesn’t disappoint J

And child, I AM hope! I am your hope. I am hope at all times. I know the plans I have for you…the appointments, if you will…so I cannot be dis-appointed…and neither can you. You will reach the appointment. You are not dis-appointed from any good and perfect gift or calling I have for you. They are all settled in the heavens with my Word over you, spoken over you, sung over you, child, from your birth. Keep this in mind the next time disappointment comes in like a flood…say ‘I am not dis-appointed from my calling!’

Disappointment is nothing more than the enemy trying to get you to believe that ‘everything failed’ and ‘nothing’s worked out’. Child, I can take what he means for bad…even the worst situation and turn it into something beautiful and good. Your appointment, your destiny will never be changed. There is NO dis-destiny J. You are called to hope, to a bright future with the Morningstar rising over you. Do not buy into the lie that things didn’t work out. Trust in me.



So, yeah! Disappointment is nothing more than the enemies lies. I am MORE than a conqueror through Christ! No weapon formed against me will prosper! I overcome Satan by the blood of the Lamb and the word of my testimony. And my testimony today is, "I am not dis-appointed from my calling! My destiny is sure!"

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