Some days, it just hits—you miss how things used to be.
Maybe it was a season when your faith felt electric—when worship made you cry every time and your prayers felt like conversations instead of echoes. Maybe it was a time when your family was whole, your friendships were easier or your schedule didn’t leave you gasping for breath.
Job gets that. In this verse, he’s not preaching—he’s remembering. And you’ve probably been there too. You think back to a moment when God felt close and everything felt … right. It doesn’t mean you’re ungrateful now. It just means you’re human.
A friend once said she missed the early days of her faith—how simple it all felt. Life has changed for her. She’s walked through loss, busy years and unanswered prayers. But even in that ache, she said something unforgettable: “I miss how it was, but I’m learning to look for God in how it is.”
Because here’s the truth—the God who met you in the joy of yesterday is the same God who walks with you in the complexity of today. His presence hasn’t faded. Maybe it just shows up differently now.
So go ahead and honor your “remember when” moments. Let them remind you of who God is. But don’t live there. Look around. Ask Him to show you where He’s watching over you now—in the messy kitchen, the heavy heart, the text from a friend at just the right time.
You haven’t been left behind. You’re still being held.
