The Gift: Grace for the Disappointed | Cheryl Fletcher

None of us is joyful, confident, and self-assured every moment of every day. We all have ups, downs, and struggles. This week is for those who are, or have been, discouraged, disappointed, or doubting. We’ll take an honest look at how to approach God during those challenging times when we’re not sure we believe in Him, or when we’ve felt disappointed once too often. The answer is not a religious formula, nor is there a one-size-fits-all solution. Your next step might not be the same as anyone else's. Join us as we slow down to wrestle with God and encounter the unexpected this Christmas season.

This Christmas you are invited to a life-changing but difficult task: To wait. To go slow. The coming of Jesus, the Messiah King, came after 400 years of waiting and anticipation. God is not hurried. Every moment he whispers, “I am with you.” We have to slow down to hear that whisper. The resources at http://menlo.church/advent will help you slow down and set your mind and heart upon Jesus during this busy, hurried holiday season.

Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide121122