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October 3, 2025 β€’ 5 mins

Disappointment cuts deep. Whether it comes through broken trust, strained relationships, or unmet expectations, our natural response is often to pull back—to protect our hearts with control, silence, or distance. Tonight's prayer and devotional on Romans 15:13 offers us a better way: to place our trust not in perfection or outcomes, but in the God of hope.

Parenting and relationships can test this truth daily. When trust is broken, fear often drives our reactions. But fear only multiplies anxiety, while faith opens the door to restoration. Just as God extends second chances to us without tallying our failures, we too can mirror His mercy by leaving room for redemption.

Hope isn’t about ignoring hurt or skipping accountability. It’s about believing that God is still writing the story—even when things feel broken. He calls us to respond not out of fear but out of faith, letting His Spirit fill us with joy and peace so we can extend hope, even in hard places.

Tonight’s Scripture: Romans 15:13

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
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πŸ™ Your Nightly Prayer

Lord,
In my disappointment, help me not to reach for control but to respond with Your wisdom. My heart longs to parent and love out of faith, not fear. I surrender anger, frustration, and regret. Fill me with joy and peace as I trust You. May I see my child—and others in my life—not through the lens of failure, but through Your mercy. Let Your Spirit renew my hope tonight.
Amen.


🧘 Three Things to Meditate Upon

  1. What unspoken messages might your child—or someone close to you—be receiving from your disappointment?

  2. Reflect on your responses: have they been marked by control, withdrawal, silence, or grace?

  3. Are you trusting in another person’s behavior to reassure you, or in God’s ability to redeem and restore?


πŸ“£ Calls to Action

  • ✨ Tonight, write down one disappointment you’ve been holding onto. Pray Romans 15:13 over it, surrendering it back to God.

  • πŸ’¬ Share hope with someone who may be struggling—remind them that their story isn’t over.

  • πŸ“¬ Subscribe here for more nightly encouragements to anchor your evenings in God’s promises.

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