I read a great post by Ron Edmondson today and I thought I would pass it along.  He talks about dealing with life's disappointments.  

We each have times when things are not going our way.  I have been looking for a new job for almost a year, my boys (teenagers) have been testing their limits, etc...  I love his 7 pieces of wisdom.  Is there anything you would add?? 

Here are 7 pieces of wisdom for the disappointments of life:

Keep your heart close to God during times of disappointment. God is most likely at work in ways you cannot presently see or understand. Often disappointment ushers in some of the greatest seasons of God for your life.  Don’t miss it by not listening to Him.

Wait for your emotions to heal before you make major decisions. We tend to make irrational decisions immediately following times of disappointment.  Let some time pass and make sure you are thinking rational again before you implement major changes in your life.

Don’t quit until the next thing comes.  While you shouldn’t make major changes, an equally dangerous tendency to give up or stall until the next opportunity arrives or lives gets “easier”.  You may need a resting period, but keep your mind and hands busy doing what there is to do today.  It will help protect your heart and mind from the attack of fears and doubts.

Don’t allow a disappointment to determine your sense of self-worth. Let God and the people who know you best help determine that.   You don’t have to be defined by your disappointment.

You are not alone, even though it may feel that way. Disappointments are a part of everyone’s experience.  There is likely someone who has experienced the same type disappointment.  Don’t be afraid to find them and let them walk through this period with you.