There’s a quiet kind of heartbreak that doesn’t get much attention—the grief that comes when dreams don’t work out. Maybe it was the job you knew was meant for you. The marriage that fell apart. The ministry that never took off. Or the family you longed to have. We talk a lot about faith to believe for something—but what about faith after the thing didn’t happen?
This kind of grief is real. And it doesn’t always come with a crowd or casseroles. It’s the kind that sits with you in silence, in prayer, in those moments when you’re asking God, “Was that dream even from You?”
Here’s the thing: even godly dreams can go unmet. Not because God failed—but because He’s doing something deeper. Sometimes He’s protecting you. Sometimes He’s redirecting you. And sometimes, He’s simply allowing you to grow through the pain of letting go.
But grieving is not the absence of faith—it’s often where faith gets tested the most. In the Bible, even people like Moses, David, and Paul had dreams that didn’t fully unfold the way they hoped. Moses never entered the Promised Land. David dreamed of building the Temple, but God said no. Paul wanted to preach in Asia, but the Spirit redirected him. And yet, their lives were still full of purpose.
So what do you do when what you prayed for doesn’t happen?
You mourn. You breathe. You sit with God honestly.
And then—you move forward. Not because it doesn’t hurt, but because your trust in God is bigger than your disappointment.
There is faith in mourning.
There is grace in release.
And there is still purpose on the other side of pain.
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District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Accounts Manager and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
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Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Accounts Manager and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.