Daily Grace Whispers

Have you ever felt that sinking feeling when something doesn’t go as planned? Maybe a door you prayed would open stayed tightly shut. Maybe someone let you down. Or maybe your own efforts weren’t enough, and you’re left wondering, “Lord, where are You in all of this?”

Disappointments are a part of life. But they aren’t the end of the story.

Sometimes, what we call disappointment is really God’s redirection. It hurts—but only because we had our hearts set on something we thought was good or that we are expecting it to be. And maybe it was good. But what if God is guarding us from something we can’t yet see? What if He’s making room for something better?

Proverbs 19:21 says, “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
That verse used to frustrate me, if I’m honest. But now I see it as a comfort. Because even when I don’t understand what God is doing, I can rest knowing that His purpose is still moving forward.

Disappointments teach us to release control. They remind us that this life is not about perfectly executed plans, but about faithfully walking with a God who sees the whole picture.

So if you’re carrying a disappointment today, bring it to Jesus. Tell Him how it hurts. Tell Him what you hoped for. He’s not distant—He’s near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). And He can take that disappointment and turn it into something beautiful in His time.

Whisper of Grace:
“Lord, when life doesn’t go the way I hoped, help me to trust that Your way is better—even when I don’t understand. Let me find peace in Your presence, not in perfect outcomes.”