Where Is God?

Read

Psalm 63:1 “You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.”

Think

Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt unwanted? Maybe it was a group that barely acknowledged you, a conversation where you were invisible, or a place where you didn’t feel like you belonged. Now, imagine the opposite—the warmth of being welcomed, seen, and valued.

Pastor Jon Tyson says, “God comes where he’s wanted.” That statement is both powerful and sobering. We often say we want God in our lives, but do our actions reflect it? Do we truly make room for him, or do we fit him into the margins—after our schedules, distractions, and personal plans? Scripture shows us a clear pattern: where people desperately sought God, he moved. In Acts 2, the disciples gathered in the Upper Room, waiting on the Holy Spirit. Their hearts were hungry, and God showed up in power. In contrast, when Jesus returned to his hometown, the people dismissed him—and he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith (Matthew 13:58).

So, here’s the question: Does your life invite God in, or subtly push him out? Revival doesn’t happen in hearts that are half-interested. It happens where he is truly wanted. That means prioritizing his presence—not just in Sunday services, but in everyday life. Making space for prayer, not as a duty, but as a longing. Seeking his voice, not just in crisis, but in every moment. Maybe today, you feel distant from God. But here’s the good news: he is drawn to hunger. If you make room for him, he will come. The question isn’t whether God is willing to move—the question is, do you truly want him to?

Apply

Make prayer a two-way conversation – Instead of just talking to God, pause and listen. Set a five-minute timer, be still, and ask, “God, what are you saying to me?” Write down any thoughts, verses, or impressions that come to mind.

Pray

God, I don’t want to just say I want you—I want my life to truly make room for you. Help me to clear out the distractions, seek you first, and welcome your presence daily. Come and move in my heart, my home, and my life in a way that only you can. In Jesus’ name. Amen.