A Prayer for When You Feel Forgotten
Do you ever feel invisible, lost, or alone, as if everyone else has moved on while you’re stuck in a cycle of struggles?
Have you ever felt trapped, with no clear path forward and no way to retreat?
Maybe it was a decision you made that brought you here, or maybe circumstances beyond your control thrust you into an unwanted situation. Regardless of the cause, you find yourself on an undesirable path, feeling helpless.
Have you experienced moments when it seems like God has forgotten you, leaving you to question His presence and whether He really cares?
Isaiah 49:15-16 says: “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me.”
This passage speaks to a profound truth: even in our darkest moments, God remains steadfastly present.
It’s easy to feel forgotten during challenging times.
It’s easy to compare our struggles to others’ seemingly smooth paths and conclude that we’ve been overlooked or abandoned.
But God’s love surpasses human understanding.
He sees us, acknowledges our pain, and assures us that we are not alone.
The scars in Jesus’s hands serve as a tangible reminder of God’s unwavering love for us. We are etched into the very fabric of His being; we are never forgotten. His compassion knows no bounds.
Do you ever feel forgotten? It’s a lonely and disheartening sensation – one that can lead to feelings of insignificance and even isolation. But take heart: God sees you. He hears your cries, feels your anguish, and walks beside you every step of the way.
A Prayer for When You Feel Forgotten
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Originally published March 21, 2024
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