Seeking God In The Wrong Places

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the idea of Western abundance. It’s a culture built on the pursuit of “more.” More square feet in our homes. More money in our bank accounts. More degrees, more titles, more recognition. And yet—despite all this “more”—it somehow still never feels like enough.

We see this reality play out everywhere. Many of the health crises we face today—high blood pressure, diabetes, even certain cancers—are linked to overconsumption. Not a lack, but an excess. We eat beyond our fullness, buy beyond our need, and chase achievements beyond what truly satisfies. And in doing so, we’re often left emptier than when we began.

The truth is, abundance based on material gain becomes a trap. We start believing that fulfillment can be found in things, positions, or accomplishments. We start looking for God in status, success, and stuff. And slowly but surley we begin to pursue material gain as if it’s our god. But when our hearts are restless, no square footage, bank balance, or framed diploma can bring peace.

Jesus said in John 6:35, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” That verse cuts through the noise of Western abundance. It reminds us that what our souls crave cannot be found in overconsumption or endless striving. What we really need isn’t “more”—it’s Him.

So today, I’m asking myself—and maybe you need to ask yourself too: Am I seeking God in the wrong places? Am I trying to fill a spiritual hunger with physical excess? Am I trying to heal my soul with things that were never designed to heal it?

When we pause and turn our eyes back to Christ, we remember that true abundance is found in His presence. He alone satisfies. He alone fills the gap. And unlike the temporary highs of “more,” His peace, joy, and love never run out.

Maybe the invitation for us in this season is simple: to seek Him first, to quiet the craving for more, and to rest in the truth that in Him, we already have enough.