3 Steps to Manage Expectations

Everyone has expectations.  What kind of expectations do you have?  What are your expectations even from this
blog?

Some are simple day to day expectations that we never really give much thought to.  We all expect the sun to rise in the morning and set in the evening.  We expect a tomorrow.

An expectation is a strong belief that something will happen in the future.  A belief that someone will do something.

What are our expectations?  Where do they come from?  We do not want to live life disappointed.  Disappointments often come when expectations are not met.

Here are three steps on how to manage your expectations.

1. Lower expectations from THINGS

We all like things.  They can be nice to have; cars, houses, clothes, toys (no matter the age).  The problem with things is that they may not always meet our expectations.  Cars get old, houses need repairs, and clothes go out of style.  We need to try to appreciate the things we have, realizing they are temporary.

2.  Lower expectations from PEOPLE

Everyone in your life has the potential to disappoint you.  Friends, children, parents, spiritual leaders, employers, employees, government, neighbors, church family, etc. can all disappoint.  We cannot get too dependent on one person or place to meet all our needs.  We should rely less on man and more on God. 

3. Raise expectations from GOD

When you come to church services, what are your expectations?  If they are mainly about what the music or the preacher can do for you, you may be disappointed.  Instead, if your expectation is on God, and your heart and mind is open for what He wants for you today, the message will help you.  Not because of the preacher, but because of the truth from God’s Word. 

What can we expect from God?

a. We can expect SALVATION – Psalm 62:1, 2, 6

b. We can expect JUSTICE – Psalm 62: 3-4,12, Romans 12:19

c. We can expect HELP – Psalm 62:8 11

d. We can expect MERCY – Psalm 62:12, Micah 7:18, Lam. 3:22-23

We all have expectations.We can and should expect more from God than from people or things. 

Psalm 62:5 says, “My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”