Do you forget God when life feels sorted?
It’s easy to pray when things are falling apart.
When you don’t know what to do. When you’re tired. When you need help.
But what about when life finally starts to make sense?
When the job comes through. When the bills are paid with ease. When things feel stable, peaceful, and figured out.
That’s usually when people slowly drift.
Not intentionally.
Just less prayer, less reflection, less dependence.
And before you know it,
the same God you ran to in confusion becomes someone you only remember in crisis.
But the truth is…
The season where life feels sorted is not a reason to step back, it’s a reason to stay even closer.
Because the peace you’re enjoying didn’t come from nowhere.
The doors that opened didn’t open themselves.
The strength you had before didn’t come from you alone.
Sometimes, we treat God like an emergency contact instead of a constant presence.
But real faith isn’t just about God help me.
It’s also about God, thank You.God, stay with me. God, guide me even when things look good.
Don’t let comfort create distance.
Stay grounded. Stay grateful. Stay connected.
Because the same God who carried you through hard times is the one sustaining your good times.
And to children and young people, don’t wait until life gets hard to remember God. Build that connection now.
Talk to Him, trust Him, and carry Him with you in both your highs and lows.
✍️ Amara Ann Unachukwu
