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We each have our own story: our own battles, victories, and the feelings that accompany them.
And we all identify with stories. Through them, we find hope. We recognize the emotions. We connect with the moments of despair, the challenges, and the fears. We are reminded of God, who is bigger and, that by His power, we will become victorious and joyful in the battle.
What do we do when our joy is fading? How do we respond when discontent is clouding our perspective on God’s blessings?
The following acronym can be a good reminder of how to respond to questions in areas of discontentment. For example, to those that ask me, “Why are you still single?” These recommendations from Scripture apply to more than just a discontentment with marital status. They can bring us back to a spirit of joy—when we respond APTLY.
APTLY =
Acknowledge the disappointment (Mourning expectations is a form of grief – Ps. 31:9)
Pray (1 Thes. 5:17)
Thank God (Phil. 4:4-6)
Love others (Matt. 22:34-36, Matt. 20:28)
Yearn for the right things (Focus vision: Heb 12:2, 1 Cor. 4:18; Focus thoughts: Phil. 4:7-9)
How can you respond APTLY today to a disappointment?
