What to Do When It Feels Like God Is Taking Too Long | E66
Have you ever felt stuck between faith and disappointment? Today’s solo episode is a heart-to-heart about what to do when your prayers seem unanswered and how to dream with God again after a long season of waiting or discouragement. If you've ever walked through disappointment, discouragement or doubt, this episode is for you!
Whether you're in a season of delayed dreams, waiting for breakthrough, or just trying to keep believing, this conversation will meet you right where you are and remind you that your story isn’t stuck, it’s still being beautifully written by God.
What do you do when your prayers feel unanswered, and your hope is wearing thin? In this solo episode, Courtney shares personal stories and Scripture to help you hold steady when disappointment, discouragement, or doubt show up on your path.
If you’ve been feeling the ache of a delayed dream or a closed door, this one will meet you right where you are.
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Scripture References: Proverbs 3:5–6 | Psalm 34:18 | John 20:27 | Proverbs 13:12 | Hebrews 6:19 | Joel 2:25 | John 15:4–5
What you can learn in today’s episode:
Why disappointment often comes down to trust
What Proverbs 3:5–6 really calls us to live out
How biblical figures like David and Thomas wrestled with doubt too
5 practical, biblical steps to steady your faith and dream again
Why your hope is safe with God, even when the wait feels too long
Episode Blog:
When Hope Feels Fragile
Disappointment doesn’t always come with a dramatic moment. Sometimes it shows up quietly, through unanswered prayers or a dream that hasn’t come to life yet.
Maybe it’s a job that fell through. A season of waiting that feels too long. A prayer that hasn’t been answered.
I’ve lived through many of those seasons myself. In this episode of The Trailblazer Talks, I opened up about the quiet ache that builds when life doesn’t go the way we thought it would. I’ve had prayers delayed, dreams deferred, and closed doors that didn’t make sense at the time.
But through it all, I’ve learned that disappointment doesn’t disqualify us. It can actually deepen our faith.
What Disappointment Reveals
Most of us say we trust God. But when life doesn’t match our prayers, that trust gets tested.
Maybe you had a timeline in mind. Maybe you were sure that opportunity was the right one. And when it didn’t happen, it left you wondering why.
What I’ve found is that disappointment often reveals a deeper struggle with trusting God’s timing. Proverbs 3:5 reminds us to trust in the Lord with all our heart and not lean on our own understanding. But that’s hard when we feel forgotten or confused.
Still, God’s character is steady. Even when we don’t understand the why, we can choose to stay close to Him in the middle of it.
Five Ways to Walk in Steady Faith
If you’re walking through disappointment, here are five practical ways to steady your heart and rebuild trust with God.
1. Be honest about where it hurts
Proverbs 13:12 says, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” When we don’t see answers, it affects us more than we realize. God can handle your honesty. Talk to Him about the places where you feel let down. That’s where healing begins.
2. Bring your doubts into the light
God already knows what you’re thinking. You don’t need to hide your doubts. Even Thomas, one of Jesus’ closest friends, doubted the resurrection. And Jesus met him with compassion, not shame.
3. Anchor to God's character
Circumstances will always shift, but God’s nature stays the same. Hebrews 6:19 says that our hope in Him is an anchor for the soul. When the winds of life pick up, that anchor will hold.
4. Ask God to restore what feels lost
Joel 2:25 says, “I will restore to you the years that the locusts have eaten.” God is a redeemer. He sees the pain of what you’ve walked through, and He knows how to bring life back into places that feel dry or forgotten.
5. Stay close while you wait
John 15 reminds us to remain in the vine. Fruit doesn’t grow overnight, but it does grow. The closer you stay to Jesus, the more your life will begin to reflect His peace and faithfulness — even in the waiting.
You’re Not Forgotten
You may not see it now, but God is still writing your story. The season you’re in is not the end. And the delay is not denial.
Disappointment doesn’t mean God is done with you. It just means you’re being invited to trust Him in a deeper way.
Even if your prayers haven’t been answered yet. Even if you're still waiting for breakthrough. He sees you. He is near. And He is working in ways you can’t yet see.
Hold on to hope. Your story is still unfolding.
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