August 14 | There’s no “U” in Relationships | Expectations

Can you think of an expectation that led you to hurt and anger?

Can you see how an expectation puts others in a debt position…please explain….

Are you primarily an expectation demander or primarily a grace giver?

Are your expectations primarily of this world or is your heart and expectations set on things above?

What human regulations do you tend to put on yourself and others?

Where do your expectations come from? Your family of origin, critical unmet needs form your past?

What expectations most help you to miss God?

Are unmet and unfulfilled expectations crowding out gratefulness?

Are you grateful for the already relationships that God has placed in your life?  Your neighbors, your coworkers, your family, your extended family, your church, your Lifegroup, the people that you serve with……

Are self protected, are you struggling with “shoulds”, do you struggle with disappointments, are you resentful and bitter?

Who have you been holding responsible to meet your expectations?  Boss, kids, wife, pastor, parents…….

What do you do to “attend” to your heart?….what is it like for people to be around me?…do people around me feel more guilted or set free?

Would the people closest to you identified you as a grateful person?

Is your hope in God or is your hope in your expectations?

Who are you trying to make your saviour other than God?

Who might be the person you need to set free from your expectations?