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

He Sees and Understands Your Pain

God knows in great detail the devastation caused by tragedy, loss, or difficult circumstances. He understands the pain and sorrow associated with grief and loss. He understands because He is all-knowing. Furthermore, Jesus endured suffering (see Isaiah 53) and experienced pain, even the pain of grief and loss (see John 11:32-35). He knows you are hurting. He sees your pain and hears the cries of your heart. Remember, you are not alone in your suffering; He is with you always.

God cares very deeply about you and is attentive to every detail of your life—even those things that burden your heart. First Peter 5:7 says you should cast “all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” Isn’t it comforting to know that God Almighty cares about you? It may seem like your life has been shaken to the core, but His love for you is never shaken. “‘For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,’ says the Lord, who has compassion on you” (Isaiah 54:10).

No matter how bad things may seem, God is in control. Nothing happens without His knowledge. This trial did not take Him by surprise. Matthew 10:29-31 (TLB) says, “Not one sparrow (What do they cost? Two for a penny?) can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it…So don’t worry! You are more valuable to him than many sparrows.” If God’s eye is on the sparrow, He’s most certainly watching you. Amid sadness and uncertainty, His hand is there to guide you; His strength is there to support you. You are never out of His reach.

Taking back your life

1. Look again at Isaiah 54:10. How does this Scripture apply to you and help to make your current circumstances bearable?
2. The writer of Psalm 121 said this of God in verse 8 (TLB): “He keeps his eye upon you as you come and go and always guards you.” How does it feel to know that God keeps watch over you and is attentive to every detail of your life?
3. In Psalm 138:8 (TLB), the writer, offering thanksgiving and praise to God, said confidently, “The Lord will work out his plans for my life—for your loving-kindness, Lord, continues forever.” Take a few moments to express to God your confidence in Him to work out His plans for your life.