Have you ever watched someone else receive the very thing you have been praying for? It is hard when it feels like God is playing favourites, but his goodness is not measured by outcomes alone.

In today’s short devotional, we look at how to steward disappointment without losing hope. We explore why comparison is a thief of joy and how God’s timing for your life is personal, not random. Whether you are waiting for a new job, a healed relationship, or a personal breakthrough, there is a place for both your pain and your trust.

*Key takeaways:*
- Why someone else’s blessing is not your loss.
- Learning to lament and trust at the same time.
- Understanding that your current chapter is not the whole book.

*Scripture references (NLT):*
- Lamentations 3:22-23 
- Galatians 6:4 
- Ecclesiastes 3:11 
- Psalm 13:1-5 
- 2 Corinthians 4:17 

*Timestamps:*
0:00 - When life feels unfair 
1:16 - The thief of joy 
2:14 - Personal timing vs random delay 
3:13 - How to lament and trust 
4:17 - Why your story isn't over

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