Overcoming the Fear of Abandonment
Rasol Manouchehri Ardakani - 01 September 2025
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
The fear of abandonment is a deep wound that can shape the way we see ourselves, others, and even God. It often begins with a painful moment, someone we trusted walked away, a parent was absent, a friend turned their back, or a promise was broken. Those moments leave us wondering, Will everyone eventually leave me?
I’ve met so many people who live with that fear quietly tucked away in their hearts. It can make us overly cautious in relationships, hesitant to trust, or desperate to please others so they won’t walk away. Sometimes, without even realising it, we can start thinking God might leave us too.
But Scripture reminds us of a powerful truth: The Lord himself goes before you and will never leave you nor forsake you. That’s not just a nice thought; it’s a promise from the One who cannot lie. People may leave, seasons may change, but God remains.
I’ve had seasons where I felt alone in the crowd, carrying burdens I didn’t think anyone understood. And in those moments, I found myself whispering, “Lord, are You still here?” Every single time, His presence reassured me: “I’m not going anywhere.”
The beauty of God’s presence is that it’s constant. He doesn’t just check in now and then; He walks with us through every high and low. The God who goes before you also stands beside you and lives within you.
If the fear of abandonment has taken root in your life, I want you to know that you can be free from it. You can build your life on the truth that God will never leave you. And as you do, that truth becomes an anchor in every storm.
Friend, you are not alone. You never have been, and you never will be. Even when it feels like everyone else has stepped away, God’s love steps in and holds you close. Rest in that promise today.
Prayer of the Day:
Lord, thank You that You will never leave me nor forsake me. Heal every place in my heart where I have felt abandoned. Help me to trust in Your constant presence and to live free from the fear of being left. Amen.