A childhood hymn comes to mind as I think about disappointments. There is no disappointment in heaven. Disappointments are trials in this life only. They are signals that warn us that we got distracted. Our focus has been misplaced.

We never know what to expect. That is why our expectations need to be on the Lord’s character which never changes. Trials come suddenly and often without warning. James 1:3 says, “…when you fall into various trials.” 

I love David’s Psalm 62. It helps to center me. Verses 1-3 say, “Truly my soul silently waits for God; from Him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.”

We fix our eyes on Jesus. Fix means to gaze intently, and not allow anything to distract us. Think of Stephen. The crowd was gnashing their teeth in rage. Acts 7:55 says, “But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven…”

2 Corinthians 3:18 says that as we gaze upon the Lord, inner transformation takes place. We take on His character.