Hagar’s Story: When You Feel Forgotten in the Wilderness

There’s something sacred about stillness. Something deeply spiritual about the hush of morning, the steam rising from a freshly steeped cup of our Lavender Clouds Green Tea, and the whisper of scripture. In those moments—especially for single women navigating seasons of isolation, heartbreak, or waiting—Hagar’s story becomes more than a passage in Genesis. It becomes a lifeline. A reminder that you are seen, even in the wilderness.

This powerful story of one of the strong biblical women carries the heart of divine mercy, justice, and vision. Hagar in Scripture stands as a testimony that even when the world forgets you, God has not. He sees. He hears. And He responds with promises that will never fail.

Let’s take a deeper look into Hagar’s story and discover how blessings flow even from the driest places—when we surrender, listen, and wait on God.

Hagar’s Pain: Used and Discarded

Hagar’s introduction in Genesis 16 is not noble or exalted. She is an Egyptian maidservant, a slave in the household of Abram and Sarai. Her life is not her own, and when Sarai grows impatient with God’s timing, Hagar is offered up as a solution. She becomes pregnant with Abram’s child—yet rather than being celebrated, she is scorned.

“And when Sarai dealt hardly with her, she fled from her face.” — Genesis 16:6

Hagar is mistreated and cast into the wilderness. Alone, pregnant, and fearful. Can you relate? How often have you felt discarded after someone used your strength, your loyalty, or your love—and then turned their back? Hagar shows us that even in the wilderness, God draws near.

In your seasons of betrayal or abandonment, remember this: God has a plan, even when people mishandle you. Plans to prosper, not to harm.

God Finds Her in the Wilderness

This is where the narrative shifts—where divine intervention enters the scene.

“And the angel of the Lord found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness…” — Genesis 16:7

God doesn’t wait for Hagar to come to Him. He finds her. He meets her in her lowest place—not in a temple, not in a crowd, but by a spring in the desert. The God of the Old Testament, in His justice and mercy, pursues the oppressed.

This is one of the most intimate biblical reflections in scripture. It is here that we learn one of God’s qualities, “Thou God seest me.”

“And she called the name of the Lord that spake unto her, Thou God seest me.” — Genesis 16:13

Let that sink in. God saw her. And He sees you. Your labor is not unnoticed. Your tears are not unseen. Your obedience is not in vain. Woman of God scripture is not about perfection—it’s about devotion and faithfulness in affliction.

A Command and a Promise

God tells Hagar to return and submit. This is not a command rooted in cruelty—it is a command paired with promise.

“Return to thy mistress, and submit thyself under her hands. And the angel of the Lord said unto her, I will multiply thy seed exceedingly...” — Genesis 16:9-10

Sometimes the road God asks us to walk isn’t the one we want. But obedience births increase. This is the kind of wait on God verse we often struggle with. Waiting doesn’t feel like victory. But in the kingdom of God, waiting is a womb where blessings flow.

If He is asking you to go back, to trust again, to serve faithfully in a place of past pain—it is only because He is planning to multiply what’s been lost. Don’t let temporary discomfort rob you of eternal reward.

Hagar’s Second Wilderness Encounter: God Hears the Cry

Years later, Hagar is cast out again—this time with her teenage son, Ishmael. Alone and destitute, she places him under a shrub, unable to bear the sound of his suffering.

"And she went, and sat her down over against him a good way off… for she said, Let me not see the death of the child.” — Genesis 21:16

But once again, God has a plan. He responds to the cry of the child—and the silent suffering of the mother.

“And God heard the voice of the lad… and God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water…” — Genesis 21:17-19

When you think it’s over, when the wilderness has dried your hope and you cannot take another step—God opens your eyes to the provision already there. You were never abandoned. You just needed divine vision to see the well in your desert.

God Establishes the Future of Her Son

While Ishmael was not the child of promise like Isaac, God still blessed him. This is an important reminder: Even when life doesn’t unfold the way we expect, God still fulfills His promises.

“And also of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed.” — Genesis 21:13

Even your detours can be redeemed. Even your mistakes can become the place where God moves. Plans to prosper are not always wrapped in neat, comfortable packages. Sometimes they come through broken paths, missteps, or rejection—but the destination remains secure in the hand of God.

Reflection and Journaling: Make Hagar’s Story Personal

As you sip your Lavender Clouds Green Tea, let the warmth remind you of the God who sees. Let this be more than a story—it’s your mirror.

Take time to write, reflect, and honestly answer:

Where have you felt forgotten?

What wilderness season has tested your faith?

What did God reveal in your lowest moment?

Then, write this truth and tuck inside your soul: I am seen by God. I am heard by God. I am not forgotten.

In your journaling, answer honestly and call on God himself. Talk to Him as the God who sees. This is not just tea time—it’s set a part ground.

Prayer: God, Open My Eyes to the Well

Heavenly Father, 

You are the God who sees me. You know the tears I don’t speak about, the fears I hide, and the dreams I’ve buried. Like Hagar, I cry out not because I’ve lost hope—but because I long to see the well You’ve already placed in my wilderness. Help me to wait with trust, serve with humility, and believe in Your promises.

Remind me that blessings flow not from my strength, but from Your mercy. I am Yours, Lord. Amen.

Hagar: One of the Strong Biblical Women

The world may not place Hagar among royalty. But God included her in the story. She is one of the first women in the Old Testament to receive direct conversation with God. Her faith was forged in rejection. Her strength was built through obedience. She is the embodiment of a woman of peace, a woman of God, a woman of obedience.

Her story reminds every single woman today: You don’t need a title to be favored. You need obedience, faith, and trust in a God who sees.

Conclusion: Sipping Peace, Receiving Promise

In conclusion, as you finish your study and pour another cup of our Lavender Clouds Green Tea, let this truth settle in your spirit: God has a plan for your wilderness. Plans to prosper, not destroy. He sees you, even when others don’t. He hears you, even when you’ve gone silent. He remembers you, even when you feel forgotten.

You are not lost—you are being led.

You are not overlooked—you are being refined.

So sip slowly. Reflect deeply. And hold fast to God's promises that never fail.