Does God forget you?

When a prayer seems to have no answer or a difficulty lasts too long, a painful question can arise: Has God forgotten me? It is not a superficial question, and it does not deserve a quick remark. Faith does not guarantee that you immediately understand what is happening. But remember who you are: a child of God, called to relate to him with trust even within the darkness. Knowing you are a child of God does not erase tiredness; it provides a deeper ground so you are not defined by it. You can speak to God from that truth, without hiding your complaint. You can also seek support, rest, and let yourself be accompanied. Sometimes the first act of hope is not feeling peace, but refusing to close the story prematurely.