God..is that Actually You? Part 3: The Absent God

In Week 3 of the Lenten series “God… Is That Actually You?”, Fr. Elijah addresses one of the most painful spiritual distortions: the belief that God is distant, uninterested, or absent from our lives. Many people struggle with questions like: • Where is God when life falls apart? • Does God actually care about my daily struggles? • Why does God sometimes feel silent? Through powerful biblical stories and pastoral insight, this talk reveals that God is deeply attentive to every person, from Hagar in the wilderness, to Zacchaeus in the tree, to the disciples walking the road to Emmaus. Scripture shows that God does not see crowds. He sees persons. Fr. Elijah explores how distorted images of God affect our relationships, parenting, marriage, and friendships, and why many people struggle to receive love from God or others. The message calls believers to rediscover the truth: God is closer than we realize, but our distraction often blinds us to His presence. This Lenten reflection challenges us to silence the noise of life, deepen our prayer, and rediscover the God who sees us, walks with us, and knows us by name.