Disappointment can feel like a punch to the gut.
You had hopes and plans and expectations,
but now it feels like they've crumbled, right?
It's okay to feel that.
Disappointment hurts because you cared deeply.
But this moment isn't the end of your journey.
Just because things didn't turn out the way you hoped
doesn't mean you failed.
Sometimes what feels like a setback
is actually setting you up for something better.
Allow yourself to grieve what you lost.
Feel that sting,
but don't let it turn into bitterness or defeat.
When you're ready, look for what you can learn from this.
Pray into this.
Ask for God to reveal what he wants you to know.
Disappointment can be a powerful teacher.
It shows you what matters most to you
and where you wanna go.
Remember, your worth isn't tied to outcomes.
You're not defined by successes or failures.
You're defined by your courage to keep showing up
even when things are hard.
So take a breath.
This moment of disappointment
doesn't erase your future possibilities.
It's a chapter, not the whole book.
Stand back up, shake it off,
and know that there's more ahead of you.