Have you ever felt like everyone else is moving forward while you’re standing still — watching others celebrate answered prayers, new opportunities, and restored relationships while a quiet ache whispers, “God, what about me? Don’t You see me? Don’t I matter?”
In this bonus devotional, Valarie speaks straight to the season of feeling forgotten. She reminds us those feelings are common to the human plight — but they can also be a strategy from the enemy, the father of lies, who wants nothing more than to drive a wedge between us and our Father. Anchored in Isaiah 49:15-16 — “though she may forget, I will not forget you; see, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands” — she marvels that God has us, in her words, tattooed on His hand. That’s how deeply we’re loved; we are always on His mind. She reminds us that we are His modern-day people, the sheep of His pasture, and that His silence doesn’t mean His absence. Like a seed rooting underground long before it breaks the soil, many of God’s greatest works happen unseen, strengthening our faith and shaping our character for what’s ahead. Prayer matters most in the waiting because it keeps us connected when our emotions tell us to give up. Her reassurance is tender and firm: God hasn’t forgotten your name, misplaced your prayer, or abandoned His promise — His timing is purposeful and His plans are still unfolding. She prays for faith to trust His timing above our own expectations and for peace in knowing His plans are always good.
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