An Opportunity to Trust

Our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory. —2 Corinthians 4:17

Jesus, in the garden of Gethsemane, prayed what one author called “the prayer of relinquishment.” After He begged God to allow the cup of suffering to pass from Him, He chose to trust God and surrendered His will to the Father.

For me, this type of prayer sounds something like this: “Lord, I know You use the most unlikely means to accomplish the most beautiful ends. Help me trust You, for my good and Your glory.”

One day, Jesus will triumph over death, hell, and the grave. He’ll wipe the disappointed tears from our faces one last time. Until then, disappointment will be part of our human experience. When we encounter it, it’s okay to weep. With God’s help, we can take comfort in His promises, bring our desires to Him, and surrender to His will.

In our own strength, this is impossible, but with God’s help we can do it. Each new disappointment brings another opportunity to trust Him. When we do, He comforts our hearts and grows our faith.

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“How Should Christians Handle Disappointment?” (ReviveOurHearts.com/blog)

Scripture taken from The CSB