Disappointment with God
Book • 1988
"Disappointment with God" addresses the common but often unspoken struggles that believers face when their experiences don't align with their expectations of God. Philip Yancey delves into questions of unanswered prayers, suffering, and the perceived silence of God in times of need.
The book explores biblical examples of disappointment and encourages readers to wrestle honestly with their doubts and frustrations.
Yancey suggests that acknowledging and processing these feelings can lead to a deeper, more authentic faith.
Ultimately, he offers a message of hope, emphasizing God's unwavering presence and love even amidst disappointment.
He encourages readers to view disappointment not as a crisis of faith, but as an opportunity for spiritual growth and a renewed understanding of God's character.
The book explores biblical examples of disappointment and encourages readers to wrestle honestly with their doubts and frustrations.
Yancey suggests that acknowledging and processing these feelings can lead to a deeper, more authentic faith.
Ultimately, he offers a message of hope, emphasizing God's unwavering presence and love even amidst disappointment.
He encourages readers to view disappointment not as a crisis of faith, but as an opportunity for spiritual growth and a renewed understanding of God's character.
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, quoting from it: "The only thing worse than disappointment with God is disappointment without God."

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