In an amazing summarization of his thoughts and notes, today's Oswald Chambers reading is so relevant to my own life. Although I struggle with many aspects of the Christian walk, the idea of disillusionment is a place that the Lord has truly blessed me.
In that often untraceable way that God uses, somewhere I became able to look at the world expecting nothing from people. Understanding the results of our sin nature and the repercussions throughout humanity from the first fall, a life lived without contant expectations is a life lived in freedom. There are obviously times when we are caught up in it all, and marriage is a dangerous playground for these unbalanced expectations. Preconceived notions about what he or she should be like often cause heartache. The ability of two people to love one another without expectation seems to be a difficult undertaking. Both parties are likely often willing, but without practice and communication, finding moments of mutual disillusionment is a difficult thing.
What an awesome prayer. Lord that I may have freedom to live without expectations, love deeply in an unconditional way, and that my love might prompt focused prayer for my heart and the hearts of those around me for guided change...
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