Dear Someone: Continue to love and serve even when faced with rejection and betrayal.

A prayer for when you end up disappointed, thinking people will do for you as you did for them.

Dear, Dear Someone, _

Your heart is heavy with the weight of unmet expectations. You've given so much of yourself, pouring out kindness and support, only to find that others haven't reciprocated in the way you hoped. This disappointment stings, leaving you questioning the value of your efforts and the nature of relationships.

You're not alone in feeling this way. It's natural to expect others to treat us with the same consideration we show them. But people are complex, each carrying their own burdens and limitations. Your generosity of spirit is a beautiful thing, even when it's not matched by those around you.

In the garden of expectations, disappointment may bloom, but hope is the everlasting seed that flourishes in the soil of faith.

Remember that your worth isn't determined by how others treat you. Your acts of kindness and support are valuable in themselves, regardless of what you receive in return. This disappointment, though painful, is an opportunity for growth and deeper understa…