Even when life feels overwhelming, God sees me—every effort, every struggle, and every step forward.
My senior year of college has brought unexpected changes—new roommates, shifting schedules, and feelings of isolation. Loneliness can weigh heavily, especially when it seems like no one notices or understands. In those moments, life seems to keep moving forward while I stand still. Cecilia M. Peek’s address “Yea, They May Forget, Yet Will I Not Forget Thee” provides a comforting reminder that God never loses sight of his children. He notices the smallest actions and efforts, even through the quiet, difficult moments in life.
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Drawing from Isaiah 49:16, Professor Peek emphasizes that even when people feel forgotten, God has “graven [them] upon the palms of [his] hands.” She shares the pain of watching her mother lose her memory to illness and reflects on how deeply it hurts when someone we love does not recognize us. Yet, she testifies that God’s remembrance of his children is unwavering. He notices every prayer, every effort to keep going, every act of kindness. This assurance speaks directly to the ache of feeling invisible—reminding me that even in the small moments, God still notices.
Christ’s teachings bring this truth to life through simple, vivid imagery. He points to the lilies of the field in Luke 12:27. “They toil not, they spin not,” yet are clothed more beautifully than kings. If God notices and cares for the lilies, surely his children are also known and remembered—down to their smallest choices of faith and moments of perseverance. Such examples testify that God tends to the details of our lives, working in ways that may feel coincidental but are deeply intentional.
Professor Peek’s message reassures us that God honors every quiet effort and notices even the smallest struggles. For anyone navigating change, pressure, or uncertainty, this truth offers comfort and guidance; what may feel unnoticed by others is always seen and remembered by God. Trusting in his constant care can provide comfort and direction, especially in seasons of loneliness or uncertainty.
Read and watch the full address “Yeah, They May Forget, Yet Will I Not Forget Thee,” by Professor Cecilia M. Peek, and discover how God’s constant remembrance can bring comfort, direction, and peace in times of loneliness and transition.
Source: BYU Speeches
—Macady Whitehead, Latter-day Saint Insights
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