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When Plans Fall Apart: Trusting God in Disappointment
What do you do when everything you planned suddenly falls apart?
In this episode of Becoming the Oak: Rooted in Christ, I share a personal experience of deep disappointment when I was unable to show up for something that meant everything to me. Despite doing everything I could, nothing worked out—and I was left asking how to trust God in the middle of it.
Through this experience, I explore how faith, stillness, and surrender can bring peace even when life doesn’t make sense. If you’re struggling with unmet expectations, confusion, or wondering why God allows certain things to happen, this episode will remind you that He sees the bigger picture—and all things can work together for your good.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
How to trust God when your plans fall apart
Why disappointment is often part of God’s greater purpose
Letting go of control and accepting reality with faith
The importance of stillness and turning to Christ in hard moments
How shifting your mindset to “good” can transform challenges into growth
Key Takeaway
When we stop resisting what is and start trusting God, we create space for peace—even when we don’t understand the outcome.
Scripture References
Jacob 4:13 (Book of Mormon)
“The Spirit speaketh the truth… of things as they really are, and of things as they really will be.”Romans 8:28 (New Testament)
“All things work together for good to them that love God.”Doctrine and Covenants 123:17
“Let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power… then stand still… to see the salvation of God.”Quotes & Teachings Mentioned
Byron Katie
“When you argue with reality, you lose—but only 100% of the time.”Jocko Willink
Teaching on the power of saying “Good” in difficult situationsGarrett W. Gong
On becoming our best selves through trusting God and overcoming the natural manFinal Thought
God sees the full picture—even when your life feels like scattered puzzle pieces.
When plans fall apart, it doesn’t mean things are falling apart… it may mean they are falling into place.
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By Kendra GeorgeWhat do you do when everything you planned suddenly falls apart?
In this episode of Becoming the Oak: Rooted in Christ, I share a personal experience of deep disappointment when I was unable to show up for something that meant everything to me. Despite doing everything I could, nothing worked out—and I was left asking how to trust God in the middle of it.
Through this experience, I explore how faith, stillness, and surrender can bring peace even when life doesn’t make sense. If you’re struggling with unmet expectations, confusion, or wondering why God allows certain things to happen, this episode will remind you that He sees the bigger picture—and all things can work together for your good.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
How to trust God when your plans fall apart
Why disappointment is often part of God’s greater purpose
Letting go of control and accepting reality with faith
The importance of stillness and turning to Christ in hard moments
How shifting your mindset to “good” can transform challenges into growth
Key Takeaway
When we stop resisting what is and start trusting God, we create space for peace—even when we don’t understand the outcome.
Scripture References
Jacob 4:13 (Book of Mormon)
“The Spirit speaketh the truth… of things as they really are, and of things as they really will be.”Romans 8:28 (New Testament)
“All things work together for good to them that love God.”Doctrine and Covenants 123:17
“Let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power… then stand still… to see the salvation of God.”Quotes & Teachings Mentioned
Byron Katie
“When you argue with reality, you lose—but only 100% of the time.”Jocko Willink
Teaching on the power of saying “Good” in difficult situationsGarrett W. Gong
On becoming our best selves through trusting God and overcoming the natural manFinal Thought
God sees the full picture—even when your life feels like scattered puzzle pieces.
When plans fall apart, it doesn’t mean things are falling apart… it may mean they are falling into place.