Disappointing news, a disappointing turn of events...can send us struggling to overcome problems that seem to become steadily worse. Friends who are usually a source of strength are absent, offering no help.

Disappointments can be large or small, and come in differing degrees. Maybe you just came through a difficult experience or lost something valuable or important. Sometimes, a particularly difficult disappointment can be so crushing that your whole line of communication with God is suffering. Maybe you are asking: Where is God? Did He know? Does He care?

Beloved, God understands. He is aware of every aspect of our lives. He knows all about our joys and our heartbreaks. He understands our hearts as a father understands his children. And He isn't overwhelmed by our problems, no matter how big they seem to us.

Where is God? He was there just as He is now, close beside you, knowing your wondering, understanding your hurt, speaking these words of comfort and direction.

"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you" (1 Peter 5:7).

This word from the Lord has two parts. The first, "casting your care" is something we do. The last part is a promise lovingly made to us by God, saying He will care for us.

Put your trust in the Lord today. Give Him your cares, your disappointments, and His healing will flow through you bringing you new life.

I praise You, Father, for Your love and understanding. I praise You for being here when I need You. Thank you for providing me with a way to be strengthened to overcome my disappointments and heartaches. I am so glad You are a God Who heals and helps tenderly. Thank you for comforting me through Your Holy Spirit. I praise You, Father. In Jesus' Name, Amen.