It was I who knew you in the wilderness, in the land of drought; but when they had grazed, they became full,
they were filled, and their heart was lifted up; therefore they forgot me. (Hosea 13:5,6 ESV)
Drought
Those foolish Israelites! They received help from God, enough food to make them FULL, when all around them was in drought… and then after the danger was past, they forgot God.
We are foolish, too. When we are in trouble, we cry out to God, the One True Living God. The ONLY help in whatever trouble we have. We desperately look to Him, and to Him alone. We are sincere, we are open and honest, we are full of need, and full of our need for Him.
And then, because He helps us, we feel better. We stop being afraid. Our desperation moves out of sight, and out of memory.
And we forget how much we needed Him.
If it seems like we have more drought than harvest, perhaps it is because God is reminding us that we need Him. If we have more tears than laughter, perhaps it is because we have forgotten how wonderful He has been. If we have more terror than peace, perhaps it is because we have moved away from Him.
And He allows, or sends, or causes droughts, tears, and terror to draw our gaze back to Him.
Instead of panic, remember Him.