Have you ever felt let down by God?
You're not alone in those feelings.
Many of us unconsciously slip into viewing Jesus as a cosmic vending machine – insert prayer, receive desired outcome.
But when life doesn't unfold according to our expectations, disappointment and doubt naturally follow.
The truth is both challenging and liberating: Jesus never promised a trouble-free life. What He guaranteed us was His presence through every trial.
He says in John 16:33, "In this world you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world."
This shift in perspective transforms everything.
Perhaps the most profound blessings aren't those that change our circumstances but those that change our hearts – peace during chaos, joy amid sorrow, strength when we feel we can't continue.
Even Jesus experienced a "no" from the Father in Gethsemane, yet He still trusted. Trade expectations for trust, believing that God is working all things for your good.
This isn't wishful thinking – it's solid, anchored hope based on who God is, not what He does for us. Unanswered prayers often lead to unexpected grace.
It reminds us of Tim Keller's powerful insight: "Jesus gives us what we would have asked for if we knew everything He knows."
