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Trusting God after disappointment
My will vs. His Will
There comes a moment when we realize that trusting God is not about getting everything we want, it’s about surrendering everything we thought we needed. Many of us enter faith with expectations shaped by desire, hope, and personal dreams. We pray with specific outcomes in mind, believing that if we are faithful enough, obedient enough, or patient enough, God will give us what we asked for.
But when life unfolds differently, when relationships end, prayers seem unanswered, doors close, or pain lingers—we are often tempted to feel disappointed in God. Not because He failed us, but because He didn’t meet our expectations in the way we imagined. This is where trust is tested most deeply.
The Trusting God Era is not about denying disappointment—it’s about learning how to walk through it without losing faith.
God was never meant to be a genie in a bottle, granting wishes on demand. He is a loving Father, deeply invested in our growth, healing, and eternal purpose. Sometimes what we want and what God knows we need are not the same—and when they collide, it can feel painful, confusing, and unfair.
Yet, even in those moments, God remains good.
Trusting God again begins when we allow Him to redefine our desires. It means letting go of the version of life we imagined and opening our hands to the life God is shaping. It’s choosing to believe that His “no,” His “wait,” and His “not this way” are not punishments, but protection.
In this era, trust is no longer conditional.
It’s no longer based on outcomes.
It’s rooted in who God is—faithful, wise, loving, and sovereign.
The Trusting God Era invites you to release control, stop blaming God for unmet expectations, and instead ask a deeper question:
“God, what are You forming in me through this?”
Heartbreak, adversity, and disappointment have a way of stripping away illusions. They reveal where our faith was tied more to outcomes than obedience, more to desire than surrender. And while that realization can feel humbling, it is also freeing.
Because when you stop demanding answers, peace begins to grow. When you stop controlling outcomes, trust deepens.
When you stop blaming God, intimacy with Him is restored.
This era is about learning to trust God not just when life feels good—but when it doesn’t make sense. It’s about believing that even when things fall apart, God is still holding everything together.
You may not have received all you ever wanted—but you are being shaped into who God always intended you to be.
And that is where true healing begins.
Reflection Questions
- What expectations have I placed on God that may not align with His will?
- Have I ever blamed God for outcomes that didn’t go the way I wanted?
- In what ways have my desires clouded my ability to trust God fully?
- What disappointment am I still holding onto?
- How might God be protecting or preparing me through what didn’t happen?
- What would it look like to trust God without conditions?
- How can I shift from outcome-based faith to relationship-based trust?
- What does surrender look like for me in this season?
- Where do I need to release control back to God?
- What kind of person might God be forming me into through this experience?
Prayer
God, I release my expectations and surrender my desires to You. Heal the places where disappointment has hardened my heart. Teach me to trust You not for what You give, but for who You are. Help me walk confidently into this Trusting God Era with peace, humility, and faith. In Jesus name, Amen.