The Sin Of Disappointment

The Sin Of Disappointment

From Hub Apostolic Training Center by Dr. Sherri Wilson

May 21, 2026

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of disappointment on faith and the importance of surrendering it to God for restoration and hope.

Repeated disappointment can slowly wear down the heart. The word disappointment means the defeat of hopes, plans, or expectations. Over time, disappointment can create a sense of disconnect, causing what was once sharp with faith and expectation to become dull with discouragement. The danger of disappointment is not simply the pain itself, but what happens when we begin to hold onto it. When disappointments are collected instead of surrendered to God, they can distort the way we see Him, ourselves, and others. If left unresolved, disappointment can cause us to question God’s promises and doubt His word spoken personally over our lives. It can leave us grieving lost years, missed opportunities, and the ache of what could have been. Yet throughout Scripture, God reveals Himself as the One who restores hope, renews strength, and rebuilds what has been broken. * In Isaiah 61:3–4, He promises to rebuild ruined places and restore those who have lost hope. * In Joel 2:25, He speaks of restoring the years that feel lost. * Psalms 23 reminds us that He is our Shepherd who faithfully leads and restores our souls. * Lamentations 3:21–23 declares that His mercies are new every morning. *…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Sherri Wilson

Topics covered

  • disappointment
  • faith
  • hope
  • spiritual renewal
  • God's promises
  • restoration

Keywords

  • disappointment
  • faith
  • hope
  • restoration
  • spirituality
  • God's promises
  • encouragement

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Isaiah 61:3–4, Joel 2:25, Psalms 23, Lamentations 3:21–23, Psalms 27:13–14, Isaiah 40:31, John 15:4–5

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