Expectations and Sin

Well, I have yet again been let down by the human condition.  You plan something four months in advance and it all falls apart less than a week before it happens.  This isn't the first time I've been let down and disappointed by others, and it certainly won't be the last.

It also doesn't help that when we are disappointed by others it somehow brings to light our own sin.  I'd like to get mad at people who commit to something and then back out at the last minute, but then my pride and anger come out and then I'm sinning just as much as others who are being flaky and backing out of their commitments.  I understand if a family emergency comes up because we would likely be involved in the family event also, but to disregard children to comfort a friend across the country when you already have plans is just plain selfish.

I also know that the younger women should learn from the older women, but at some point an older woman might need to be confronted by a younger women.  Even in old age, people can change, especially if there's a glaring sin in their life.  We hope to continue learning how to be more Christ-like and overcoming the sin in our life through God's hope.

Recently I have started journaling more often and hope to get some of my feelings out so I don't keep them to myself and forget what I've been thinking.  Please pray that we will find a sitter for this weekend and that we will see God at work through this process instead of being angry at those who've disappointed us.  They are indeed sinners, like everyone on the planet and we hope that we will have the opportunity to give them grace.