Is it ok to expect nothing?

[Figure of eighty]

I know that probably isn't trusting God but expecting nothing and just idk..acknowledging God's sovereignty helps me to be less disappointed and make sense of things.

[simplejeff]

Yes.   God is Faithful,  like / perfect Father with infant sons - little children simply overjoyed with Father, not expecting anything.

 

As written :  Love (the willing choice of joyful immediate obedience ) does not want anything it does not have. (no expectations).

 

Thus,  peace - as written:  There is great gain in Godliness with contentment.   No greed.  No idolatry.  No stress.  No depression, no anxiety ("be anxious for nothing, but in everything give thanks" )  in Christ Jesus as written.

[Figure of eighty]

12 minutes ago, simplejeff said:

Yes.   God is Faithful,  like / perfect Father with infant sons - little children simply overjoyed with Father, not expecting anything.

 

As written :  Love (the willing choice of joyful immediate obedience ) does not want anything it does not have. (no expectations).

 

Thus,  peace - as written:  There is great gain in Godliness with contentment.   No greed.  No idolatry.  No stress.  No depression, no anxiety ("be anxious for nothing, but in everything give thanks" )  in Christ Jesus as written.

Thank you. I always thought maybe God would be mad I don't expect good things from him. I don't expect much for myself but I'll definitely pray for others and have more faith they'll get the things they need or want. 

 

I just think having no expectations is safe for me. I just don't believe in the prosperity gospel...not for myself anyway...I just don't... 

For myself, I think the things I'll just limit myself to trusting... Is just food, a place to stay and salvation...mostly salvation. As the others are variables. I hope this isn't wrong of me to do.

Edited February 22, 2019 by Figure of eighty

[Tzephanyahu]

7 hours ago, Figure of eighty said:

I know that probably isn't trusting God but expecting nothing and just idk..acknowledging God's sovereignty helps me to be less disappointed and make sense of things.

Shalom Figure,

 This makes me sad. 

Please read the Parable of the Minas in Matthew 25:14-30.

If you expect nothing from our Good Father, then that might be exactly what you get.

It's right to not expect money or prosperity, but you should expect blessings, love, joy, shalom and His promises.

It's right you respect His sovereignty, but please believe in His goodness towards us  

Love & Shalom

[Deborah_]

8 hours ago, Figure of eighty said:

I know that probably isn't trusting God but expecting nothing and just idk..acknowledging God's sovereignty helps me to be less disappointed and make sense of things.

To expect nothing (literally) could well mean a lack of faith. But where people usually go wrong is to be too specific in their expectations; we want deliverance from a particular sin, we want instant healing, we want all our family to be saved... 

I do expect God to do something - but I hope I've learned to leave the details up to the Holy Spirit. He has chosen to heal my body in some ways, but not in others. He has chosen to deal with some of my sins, but not others. He has answered some prayers, but not others. He will certainly do something in your life, but I wouldn't try to predict exactly what.

God does give us good things; but He and I may hold different opinions on what would be 'good' for me! So many of our prayers have selfish motives, unfortunately. I've received many blessings from God during my life, but most of them I hadn't specifically asked for!

[Figure of eighty]

4 hours ago, Deborah_ said:

To expect nothing (literally) could well mean a lack of faith. But where people usually go wrong is to be too specific in their expectations; we want deliverance from a particular sin, we want instant healing, we want all our family to be saved... 

I do expect God to do something - but I hope I've learned to leave the details up to the Holy Spirit. He has chosen to heal my body in some ways, but not in others. He has chosen to deal with some of my sins, but not others. He has answered some prayers, but not others. He will certainly do something in your life, but I wouldn't try to predict exactly what.

God does give us good things; but He and I may hold different opinions on what would be 'good' for me! So many of our prayers have selfish motives, unfortunately. I've received many blessings from God during my life, but most of them I hadn't specifically asked for!

I mean I do expect him to give me eternal life... I guess I do lack faith idk it's just a way to keep me from being disappointed when things don't pan out. And yeah I usually get things from God when I either don't ask or someone prays for it for me.

Edited February 22, 2019 by Figure of eighty

[Figure of eighty]

5 hours ago, Tzephanyahu said:

Shalom Figure,

 This makes me sad. 

Please read the Parable of the Minas in Matthew 25:14-30.

If you expect nothing from our Good Father, then that might be exactly what you get.

It's right to not expect money or prosperity, but you should expect blessings, love, joy, shalom and His promises.

It's right you respect His sovereignty, but please believe in His goodness towards us  

Love & Shalom

I believe in God to be good to others. Myself not so much...it's easier to just expect and accept the basics.. that way I feel I have more peace.

[Figure of eighty]

10 hours ago, Dove said:

²² “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. ²³ “Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. ²⁴ Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. ²⁵ And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” -Mark 11:22-25

That always gets me. I always have doubt in my heart.. I'm nervous and anxious by nature and I feel anxiety can be summer up as doubt and fear.

[Figure of eighty]

I know I'm probably incredibly difficult 5o deal with but my faith is at zero. I just believe in basic things. Such as God's existence, the fact he'll take me to heaven if I follow him. I just don't have the strength,desire to believe in much else. I'm tired of being sad and disappointed.

Edited February 22, 2019 by Figure of eighty

[Behold]

28 minutes ago, Figure of eighty said:

I know I'm probably incredibly difficult 5o deal with but my faith is at zero. I just believe in basic things. Such as God's existence, the fact he'll take me to heaven if I follow him. I just don't have the strength,desire to believe in much else. I'm tired of being sad and disappointed.

Lets say you are a parent.....

And you have 2 Children.

The love you have for them, is going to manifest an intense caring concern for them, and you will want them to do well in life, be happy, be healthy, and never be POOR, BROKE, or Destitute.

Where do you think this natural instinct (in you) comes from, that you instinctively  would have for your children's well being, including never wanting them to be poor?

You would agree that you dont want your children to be POOR< and you would never wish this for them, or (God forbid) pray that they be "poor so that they can be spiritual". 

Is anything crazier then a parent that would THINK like that, or worse, behave like that?

So, God, is our PARENT....our FATHER.........and it is never His will for his CHILDREN to be sick, broke, or suffering as the Devil would have it for us all.

Need proof?

Jesus said....."if you've seen me, you have SEEN the Father"...........so, as this is God talking, .. John 1:10..........Did you ever read a verse in a bible whereby Jesus ever caused anyone to be poor, sick, broke,  or unhappy?

Never !

God wants for you and me, exactly what any FATHER will want for their children.

The BEST for us.....always.

Remember that, and it will help you to realize the character and nature of God our "Father".

Edited February 22, 2019 by Behold