If you live long enough, you will face disappointment on your journey. And while disappointments are inevitable, moving on and pushing through with God’s grace is essential. Psalm 31 reminds us that while we may face trials and tribulations our times are in the Lord’s hands.
Here are seven scriptures and prayers to help you face life’s disappointments.
God, allow me to have peace despite this disappointment.
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. (Isaiah 26:3 NIV)
Father God, you know what I am going through. I ask that You allow me to have perfect peace despite this disappointment. Please help me keep my mind on You at all times. Father God, I trust that You will get me through _________, and I will experience Your sweet victory here on Earth.
God, please deliver me from this trouble and disappointing time.
He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. (Psalm 91:15 NIV)
Father God, I call upon thee and ask that You deliver me from ___________. Please hear and answer me. Be with me here and now. Deliver me from this trouble and disappointment as only You can. It is in the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.
God, let me no longer worry about this. I now release it and give it to You!
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? (Matthew 6:25 NIV)
Father God, I ask that You please help me to stop worrying about this disappointment. I know that only You can do something about it. For this reason, I place this situation concerning _______ in Your care. Please set me free of worrying. As I pray, allow me to put my complete trust in You.
God, redeem my life from destruction and crown me with lovingkindness and mercy.
Who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion (Psalm 103:4 NIV)
Father God, I ask that You redeem my life from destruction and this disappointment concerning _____________. Please redirect me in the direction You have for me. Please crown me with Your lovingkindness and tender mercies. God, I ask You to please change my focus on You. It is in Jesus’ Name; I pray. Amen.
God, allow even this to turn out for my good.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28 NIV)
Father God, although this is a disappointment in my life, I know You can turn it around and use it for my good. For this reason, I ask that You help me to see the good in this. Please open my eyes to what You see for my life. Your word reminds us that Your thoughts are not our thoughts, and Your ways are not our ways. God, I thank You in advance that even this situation concerning ______________ is working out for my good!
God, I come and ask in Your name that you will give me victory concerning this so that my joy would be full!
Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. (John 16:24 NIV)
God, I ask that You replace my sadness with unspeakable joy. Let Your love shower upon me. Be my hope during this time. Help me obtain victory, and I will share my testimony with others to encourage them to trust You! It’s You who deserves our praise! It’s You that can make our hearts full of joy again! We can pray to only You, and things will change! In the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, Amen.
God, while I have my desires, expected outcomes, or plans, I humbly ask You to do what suits this situation. Not my will, but let Your will be done.
“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” (Luke 22:42 NIV)
Father God, I pray now for Your will to come forth. God, I surrender this place and am reminded to be still and know that You’re God – and God alone! As I trust in You, I thank You for working this out as You see fit in the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. Amen.
