Overcoming Disappointment: Finding Joy in Unmet Expectations

Unmet expectations can frustrate us, but they never mess up God's plan. Even in the letdowns, He's working for something bigger than we can imagine. In Luke 2:6-7, we see Mary and Joseph expecting a warm welcome in Bethlehem, but instead, they end up in a humble stable. It wasn’t what they planned, but God was at work at that moment, writing the greatest story ever.

We all face moments when reality doesn’t match our expectations—whether it's a job that didn’t pan out, a relationship that ended, or plans that fell through. But here's the truth: unmet expectations don't derail God's plan.