Life can feel overwhelming, and during seasons of depression, unanswered prayers, or hardship, it’s natural to wonder if God has forgotten us. Vivian Bricker shares a deeply personal reflection on these struggles, reminding us that God’s love and attention never waver. Even when circumstances feel heavy, His promises remain steadfast, and His presence walks with us through every trial.

Isaiah 49:15 reassures believers that God’s care surpasses even the tender love of a mother, promising that we are never forgotten, no matter how dire the situation may seem.

Highlights

• Difficult times can create the illusion that God is absent, but His love is constant.

• Hardship, illness, and spiritual attacks are part of life in a fallen world, but God is always present.

• God’s promises are eternal, focusing on the hope of eternal life rather than temporary comfort.

• We are written on God’s hands, and His compassion and love never fade.

• Trusting God brings comfort, hope, and reassurance that we are His beloved children.

• Daily reminders of His faithfulness, mercy, and love strengthen our hearts during trials.

Intersecting Faith & Life

Ask yourself: Why might you feel forgotten by God? Is it an unanswered prayer, ongoing struggle, or emotional hardship? Understanding that God’s love and presence never waver helps us find peace, even in times of uncertainty. Open your heart to His compassion and allow His promises to guide your faith through every difficulty.

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Full Transcript Below:

Has God Forgotten about Me?
By Vivian Bricker

Bible Reading:
“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!” (Isaiah 49:15). 

When dreadful things happen, it is hard not to wonder if God has forgotten about us. A few years ago, I was going through a particularly hard patch in life, and I was feeling as though God had forgotten about me. Unanswered prayers and depression were getting the best of me. I did not want to leave my house, stopped seeing friends, and isolated myself from the rest of the world.

I did not want to be a part of the world anymore because I was only seeing terrible things happening. Therefore, I thought the best solution was to hide away and drown out all the hurt by keeping busy at work. During this time, I felt so far away from God. 

I reasoned that if God had remembered me, I wouldn’t be going through such challenging times. The hard truth is that God doesn’t promise us bright and sunny days. Instead, He promises us something even better—eternal life with Him. This life will become overwhelming, stressful, and painful at times, but we have all of eternity to look forward to with the Lord.

Just as God didn’t forget about me, neither has He forgotten about you. You might feel like He has forgotten about you, but I want you to challenge those thoughts. Why do you feel God has forgotten about you? Is it because a prayer wasn’t answered the way you wanted? Or is it because you are going through a challenging time?

Like you, I was under the impression that God would keep me safe from all things. Mental health struggles, physical health problems, and spiritual attacks—I thought I would never have to worry about these things again. However, facing mental health struggles, physical health problems, and spiritual attacks are all part of living in this fallen world. God does not cause these things, but He can give us support, encouragement, and hope as we walk through these challenging times. He will not take us out of these troubles, but He will be with us every step of the way (Psalm 23:1-6).  

Intersecting Faith & Life:

Isaiah 49:15 tells us, “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!” Mothers love their children beyond words; however, God loves us even more. There may be times when our own mother forgets about us, but God never does. This is because we are forever written on the palm of His hand, and we are kept safe by His love. 

There is not a day that goes by that God does not think about us. He will always remember us and love us. We are His beloved children (1 John 3:1). God’s love for us is always present, even if we cannot see it with our own two eyes (Romans 8:37-39). Allow these truths to bring your heart comfort, hope, and solace today. 

Open your heart to God and accept His compassion. Although you may have gone through many troubling times, He is still with you. His mercies are new every morning; great is His faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22-23)! 

Pray with me: Dear God, I often wonder if You have forgotten about me due to the tough situations in my life. However, now I know that You will never forget me. Thank You for always remembering me, loving me, and caring about me. Keep these promises close to my heart and surround me with your love. Help me walk in the confidence that You are always with me. In Your Son’s Name, I pray, Amen.

Have you ever felt God has forgotten about you? What helped you to remember that God loves you and that He will never forget about you? 

Further Reading:

Psalm 27:10

Jeremiah 29:11

Jeremiah 31:3