Resurrecting Hope: Believing Again After Seasons of Disappointment
- Regina Randle, LMFT
- Apr 13
- 3 min read
“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.” — Romans 15:13 (NIV)
Disappointment can feel like a slow erosion of the soul. Whether it's unmet expectations, broken promises, or silent seasons where prayers seem to go unanswered, disappointment has a way of draining our hope and convincing us that nothing will ever change. You start off strong in faith—but after enough setbacks, your prayers shrink, your dreams fade, and your heart quietly prepares for the worst instead of expecting the best.
But here's the truth: hope may lie dormant, but it is never dead.
Just like seeds buried in the ground during winter, your hope—though seemingly hidden or lifeless—can be revived. God is the Master Gardener, and He specializes in bringing life out of dry, buried places. The resurrection of Jesus isn’t just a historical event—it’s a spiritual reality that lives in you. If He can overcome the grave, He can breathe life back into every discouraged, disappointed, or desolate place in your heart.
Why Hope Feels So Hard After Disappointment
Disappointment often leaves a residue of fear: fear that we’ll hope again and be let down again. So we guard ourselves. We stop expecting. We lower the bar. And in doing so, we shrink our faith and distance ourselves from the God who longs to restore us.
But protecting ourselves from hope doesn’t actually protect us—it imprisons us.
Living with resurrected hope doesn’t mean pretending everything is perfect. It means daring to believe that God is still writing your story, even after the page seems to have turned on what you once prayed for. It means making peace with the past and opening your heart to the possibility that something beautiful can still grow from the ashes.
3 Practical Ways to Resurrect Hope
Name the Disappointment, Then Release It. You can’t heal what you won’t face. Be honest about what hurt you or made you give up. Then offer it up to God—not as a complaint, but as a surrender. This is the beginning of healing.
Reframe Your Story with God’s Perspective. What if your delay was actually a divine redirection? Reflect on how God has used painful moments in the past to bring about growth, clarity, or protection. Let those lessons anchor your trust.
Begin Hoping in Small Steps. You don’t have to dream big right away. Start by trusting God for today. Pray one bold prayer. Take one small step. Speak one word of encouragement over yourself. Hope builds as you act in faith.
A Word of Encouragement | Your Hope Still Has a Future
If you’ve been afraid to believe again, you’re not weak—you’re human. And God isn’t frustrated with your doubts; He’s drawing near to them. He knows how hard it’s been. But this is not the end of your story.
There is still beauty to experience, joy to rediscover, and purpose waiting to unfold. What feels buried is not forgotten. Resurrection is coming—not just around you, but within you.
Call to Action: Invite Resurrection Into Your Life
Take a few quiet moments this week to sit with God and ask:
What disappointment am I still carrying?
What is one step I can take today to hope again—practically and spiritually?
Where might God be writing a new chapter I haven’t yet recognized?
If you’re ready to break through the fog of discouragement and rediscover the joy of believing again, this is your invitation. Jesus didn’t just rise—He raises us. Let Him start with your hope.
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Next Steps
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Aquana Regina Randle, LMFT
War Room Christian Counseling
War Room Enterprises, LLC
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