How To Sit With God Through Disappointment

If you’ve lived on this planet called earth for any given time, you’ve most likely experienced disappointment in some shape or form. Navigating disappointment can be challenging especially when it is something you have been praying for that hasn’t come to pass. I sat with Liv Dooley, bible teacher, podcast host, and author to talk about her experiences of unmet expectations, the importance of presence during grief, and how worship can play a transformative role. This is such an insightful conversation on how to sit with God through disappointment.

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Worship is a posture of our heart that invites the Lord into everything.
Liv dooley

Modern culture demands tireless ambition and determination. Consequently, we sometimes become restless walking with God in a world that sprints. However, the men and women in First and Second Samuel knew this struggle too. The Selah Bible Study reveals and reminds us of our access to the powerful presence of the Lord when we pause to pray despite the pressures we face.

Your fears do not diminish your gratitude. Stop feeling like you need to hold them back because the real peace will come when you pour them out in prayer without allowing the enemy to silence you. Join Liv on a thirty-one-day journey to pray over your beautiful baby girl as you wait expectantly for her arrival into the world.

In this podcast episode, Liv shares personal stories of trauma and recovery, highlighting the significance of community support and spiritual growth through life’s challenges. Together, we explore themes of worship, rejection, rebellion, and regret, and offer listeners heartfelt advice on managing emotions and connecting with God amidst difficulties.

Main Points

Navigating Disappointments
Worship as an anchor for life’s storms
Embracing worship and community
Trusting God in times of disappointment

Episode Talking Points

00:00 Introduction: Meet Liv Dooley
01:56 A Traumatic Birth Experience
07:18 Worship Through Challenges
14:36 Liv’s Journey and the Bible Study
37:22 The Transformational Power of Worship
38:50 Conclusion and Final Prayer
44:43 Closing Remarks and Resources

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About the Guest

There is nothing Liv Dooley loves to talk about more than the Word of God. She is a Bible teacher and the podcast host of The Best Kept Secret with Liv Dooley, which has featured some of the leading teachers and burgeoning ministry leaders of our day. Liv is passionate about helping people enjoy greater intimacy and authority in Christ Jesus through prayer. She is featured as a contributor with She Reads Truth and the YouVersion Bible app.

In 2023, Liv published Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel and you can connect with her blog at livdooley.com or follow her on Instagram @candidliv to connect with her.