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Love can stay even when trust breaks, and that truth can feel both comforting and unsettling. We’re walking through 2 Samuel 18–19, where David faces the unthinkable: his son Absalom turns on him, a civil war splits Israel, and the fight to preserve the kingdom ends with a loss that crushes David’s heart. The line that won’t let go is David’s plea to his men, “Deal gently with my son Absalom,” a glimpse into a father’s love even in betrayal and rebellion.

We also get honest about what it feels like to be the disappointment. I share a personal story from college that still convicts me, because you can have reasons, plans, and excuses and still leave someone hurting. This devotional invites real reflection: who have we disappointed and never fully acknowledged? And who has disappointed us where love feels complicated now?

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