Expectations

Disappointment rages when we don't get the raise we expect,

don't experience the love that should be returned,

or fall face down in horrified surprise when our bodies fail.

But why do we place our expectations in earthly things?

As if they're our due,

as if we are worthy,

as if we are the everlasting.

What kind of prospect for joy might be ours if we put our expectation in God alone?

Is that not better than the oppressing weight of disappointment?

Today live with no expectation for anyone to do anything and see what kind of unexpected joy comes your way.