Lowered Expectations

**Sit quietly, eyes closed and in silence for one minute before reading.**


  In fear of being disappointed we lower our expectations of God. We pray yet do not trust. We ask yet do not expect anything in return. Yes, it is good to hold things loosely but that is different than lowering our expectations.

  I tend to lower my expectations because I don't want to be disappointed. I do not hope in order that those hopes are not dashed. I expect little from God because I do not believe that how He will answer will be enough.

  How about you? Do you approach God with lowered expectations or with great trust, believing He is good and able?

**Sit again in silence for as long as is available to you.**