God Has Not Forgotten You: When Life Is Turned Upside Downনমুনা

Remembering God’s Faithfulness

Whenever we face difficult circumstances and wonder where God is, one of the first things we should do is look in the rearview mirror of our lives. What we will discover will undoubtedly give us strength for today and hope for tomorrow. What we will see is God’s faithfulness throughout our lives. We will see how He has loved us, redeemed us, forgiven us, and given us new and eternal life (see 1 John 2:25, 5:11). We will see how He has brought us through past struggles, provided for our needs, woke us up every morning, and how He continues to cover us with His love throughout each day.

As you think about all you’re going through, or wonder how you’ll be able to pick up the pieces of your life and move forward, don’t be discouraged. God was faithful yesterday; He is faithful today; and He will be faithful tomorrow. God never changes (see Hebrews 13:8). You can always depend on Him.

Think about it. What past challenges has God brought you through? Has He healed your hurting heart or weakened body? Has He ever delivered you from fear, worry, anger, or despair? Have you ever experienced His peace, joy, or strength? Has He ever forgiven you, blessed you, or provided for you? As you recall God’s faithfulness to help you in the past, know that you can trust Him to be faithful now and in the future. “Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is the faithful God who for a thousand generations keeps his promises and constantly loves those who love him and who obey his commands” (Deuteronomy 7:9 TLB). He will not fail you!

Taking back your life

1. Take a few minutes to look in the rearview mirror of your life. What are some things God has brought you through? What are some ways in which He has blessed your life in the past?

2. Make it a point to remind yourself, every morning, about God’s faithfulness and compassion toward you. “His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning” (Lamentations 3:22- 23). And remind yourself of His promises to you. They are sprinkled throughout the Bible. Here are some of them, found in Psalm 103:

He forgives all my sins.

He heals me.

He saves my life from destruction.

He surrounds me with love, kindness, and compassion.

He fills my life with good things and renews my youth like the eagle’s.

He reveals His ways to me.

He performs justice for me against oppression.

He sets me free.

He gives me His grace and mercy even though I don’t deserve it.

3. Thank Him for His faithfulness in the past. Then express to Him your trust in His faithfulness to fulfill His promises in your life today and in the future.