Finding Hope in the Midst of Disappointment (2022) MADE TO COUNT
May 15, 2025
Explore the journey of finding hope amidst disappointment and unmet expectations. Delve into the stories of biblical figures who faced rejection, illustrating the universal sting of near-success. Learn how historical figures transformed their pain into spiritual growth. Discover the importance of lamentation in navigating suffering while nurturing hope. Finally, embrace the powerful interplay between despair and hope, encouraging perseverance through faith in the face of life's challenges.
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Joseph's Disappointment as Apostle
Joseph, also known as Barsabbas and Justice, was nearly chosen as an apostle but lost by lot, becoming a symbol of human disappointment.
His story highlights enduring rejection with grace, despite being omitted from further biblical mention.
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Frank Laubach's Unexpected Loss
Frank Laubach lost a presidential election for an institution by one vote—his own.
This disappointment redirected him to find God and a new purpose that shaped his life.
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Authentic Lament Matters
A woman in a wheelchair giving voice to pain at a church service helped John Ortberg realize Jesus' cry on the cross embodies human suffering.
Authentic lament is essential and must be expressed to avoid superficial Christian responses.
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The Lord of the Rings, written by J.R.R. Tolkien, is an epic high fantasy novel set in Middle-earth. The story follows Frodo Baggins, a hobbit who inherits the One Ring from his uncle Bilbo. The Ring, forged by Sauron, holds the power to control all other Rings of Power and must be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom to prevent Sauron's return. Frodo is joined by a fellowship of other characters, including Gandalf the Grey, Samwise Gamgee, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and Boromir, as they embark on a dangerous quest across Middle-earth. The novel explores themes of good vs. evil, the corrupting influence of power, and the struggle between fate and free will[3][4][5].
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