Setting the Bar A Little Too High

One of the most dangerous concepts of the human being, in my opinion, is the concept of expectations. 

We are all guilty of expecting something (whether it be big or small) in this world. 

Whether it be in:

• School
• Career
• Get together with friends or family
• A marriage
• Children
• A night out
• etc.

In almost every aspect of our lives we as human beings set a bar that we see ourselves, or worse others, reaching. 

But what if those expectations fail us? What if things don't turn out the way we thought they would? Do we run... Do we cry and pout about it... Do we put a fake smile on and tell everyone that "we've never been happier"?
                                           
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Well, I have an idea... It may seem crazy and not many people will accept it at first but those of you who are brave enough to accept change here it is...

Stop setting a bar.
Stop planning your emotions about what's to come before it's happened.

If we allow our emotions to flow naturally like they are meant to be (instead of hiding or expecting to act a certain way when certain events take place) then how can our expectations be crushed?! 

GOD HAS YOUR LIFE STORY... How about you walk along and listen to Him read it a loud to you instead of trying to finish His sentences?

Only by these "crazy ideas" can we begin to live happier more realistic lives. No more masks on Facebook and Twitter, no more crying alone in your bed at night because you realize you aren't where you thought you would be in life, no more going in circles making the same mistakes... because you have no expectations for how your story ends. God knows how your story is suppose to end, who it's suppose to end with, and where it will end. You only need to know where you are in your own story at this very moment. Are you where God wants you to be or have you set a bar that you are STILL trying so hard to reach? If I were you I would take a moment to "come to Jesus". Crawl into His arms and talk to Him about what you've been doing and where you're suppose to be. It may be the only way your mask will come off and your eyes will be open to the life you were meant to live.