When You Feel Forgotten by God - Your Nightly Prayer - August 12

Dr. Josh Morgan

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Your Nightly Prayer

When You Feel Forgotten by God
Your Nightly Prayer
by Dr Josh Morgan

TONIGHT'S SCRIPTURE

“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” - Psalm 34:18

SOMETHING TO PONDER

Maybe you’ve heard that verse before, but tonight, let it sink in: God is not far off, tapping His foot, waiting for you to “get your act together.” He’s close. Close to you in your loneliness, your grief, your late-summer-night tears, your confusion. He sees your heartbreak. He feels it too. And He doesn’t back away. He leans in. Summer makes us think of swim parties, cookouts, and vacations, but it can also feel incredibly lonely, can’t it? Especially when everyone else’s life looks so full while yours feels empty. Instagram becomes flooded with posts of family beach pics and trips to Disney Land, while you’re just trying to make it through each day, feeling unseen and alone in your struggles. Psalm 34:18 is God’s reminder: You are not invisible. You are not forgotten. God sees you, and He is near. Jesus Himself knew what it was like to feel alone and crushed in spirit. On the cross, He was forsaken so you would never have to be.

YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER

Father,
Sometimes, I feel like everyone else has been seen, chosen, and remembered—except me. I feel down and alone. But You promise to be close to the brokenhearted, and tonight, I’m trusting that promise, even if I can’t feel it yet. Help me remember that You see me, You know me, and You love me right here, right now. Anchor me in Your loving faithfulness, and remind me I am never alone.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

THREE THINGS TO MEDITATE UPON

1. You are seen. Psalm 33:13 says God sees all who live on the earth—including you, right now.

2. You are not alone. Deuteronomy 31:8 promises that God will never leave you or forsake you.

3. You are loved. Romans 8:38-39 reminds us that nothing can separate you from the love of God in Christ Jesus

Josh Morgan Dr. Josh Morgan is a husband, dad, pastor, and professor with 20 years of ministry experience, passionate about helping people know and walk closely with Jesus in a busy, distracted world. On YouTube, Josh helps Jesus followers grow in their faith and learn how to share it online with confidence and clarity. He also hosts the 8ish Minute Bible Study podcast, offering practical, gospel-centered encouragement to help you connect Scripture to your everyday life, one verse at a time. Josh’s free guide, Feel Closer to God Today, walks you through 5 Soul Shifts that heal your heart and draw you back to God’s presence, even on your busiest days. He lives in Fort Worth, Texas, with his wife, Faith, their son, Judah, and his mother-in-law, Deborah. To stay up to date with Josh you can visit drjoshmorgan.com.