Trusting God After a Disappointment
People often start doubting God under one of two circumstances:
(1) When they step out in faith, do everything they believe God asked them to do, and then wait… and nothing happens.
(2) When they never really trusted God personally, but only inherited a belief system from family or culture.
But believing in God is a conscious, personal decision. It cannot be inherited.
Recently, I went through something myself. You know about the project I’d been believing for. I found out I didn’t get the contract. After working hard and going forward in faith, naturally, I was disappointed.
But something surprised me — this time, it didn’t crush me like it once would have.
I even wondered, “Why am I not questioning God? Am I numb? Am I used to disappointments?”
And suddenly, God reminded me of everything He had already carried me through:
Times I thought I’d lose my home… but didn’t.
Times I felt on the edge of a breakdown… but God sustained me.
Times I feared losing my job… but God protected me.
Blessings I never expected — better jobs, investments, my children thriving.
So yes, I was disappointed. But I didn’t want to question God. Because the truth is:
It’s not over unless God says it’s over.
Hold On to What God Has Promised
God has given me promises, and I’m not letting go just because the timing looks different.
He tells us to wait patiently.
He tells us His plans are good.
He says His Word will accomplish the purpose it was sent out for.
Doubts did come — but I have the authority to silence them, and I did.
If I ever wonder whether God is real, all I need to do is look at what He’s already brought me through.
Even Jesus told Thomas:
“You believe because you have seen; blessed are those who have not seen, yet believe.”
That’s the excitement of faith — trusting God even when the thing you prayed for didn't happen.
Delay Is Not Denial
And I refuse to give the devil credit for “blocking” anything.
If something is God’s will for me, no devil can stop it. And if it isn’t His will, then He is redirecting me for my good.
A dear friend shared his own testimony:
Prayers he prayed in 2003 are only being answered now.
He chose to keep believing.
Faith is a journey, and you eat the fruit along the way.
Joel Osteen said:
Don’t get stuck on your Friday — the disappointment.
Don’t give up on your Saturday — the waiting.
Because Sunday is coming — the resurrection of your dreams.
Look at how long it took:
Noah to build the ark
David to become king
Abraham to receive Isaac
Everything God promised them came to pass — in God’s timing, not theirs.
God Is Still Good in the Middle of the “No”
He holds us in the palm of His hand.
Even if I never see my dreams come true, I will worship Him.
I will honour Him.
Because He is worth it.
My friends, if you are carrying disappointment — or walking through one right now — remember:
God is good all the time.
Even here.
Even now.
Even in this.
Be blessed today, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
P.S. Someone you love may need this reminder today. Feel free to forward it — you never know whose heart it might steady.
