From Disappointment to Hope

In the book of Ruth Naomi is so disappointed with her circumstances that she blames God for "bringing calamity" on her. In reality, much of what happens comes from her decisions and own plan making. More often than not we make plans and ask God to bless them instead of asking God what his plans are and following Him. We try to lead God instead of following Him. If God is really God he doesn't need our plans to work out to keep His promises. He makes His own plans and through them he provides the rest that our restless hearts need to drive away disappointment and give us hope.