Where Is God?
Chances are you’ve heard that question more than once. Maybe your child asked it while gazing up at the stars, or maybe it came out of nowhere at the dinner table. Kids have this beautiful way of asking the questions we adults sometimes carry quietly in our hearts: Can I find Him in the garden? In the sky? If I swing high enough, will I reach Him?
It’s such a tender question—and such an important one.
Why Kids Ask (and Why We Do Too)
Children see the world with wonder. They notice things we rush past and aren’t afraid to ask out loud what we sometimes only think: Where is God in all of this? As parents, we long to give them good answers. But let’s be honest—sometimes we’re not sure what to say. We know God is real, and we know He loves us, but explaining that to a 5-year-old? That’s not always easy.
The truth is, the Bible explains why we sometimes feel like God is far away. God created us for a close friendship with Him, but sin (or what kids might call “Mess-Ups”) broke that connection. It started with “the Big Lie”—the moment humanity decided we didn’t need God. Since then, people have felt the distance. So, when our kids ask, “Where is God?” they’re picking up on something true: without help, we really are far from Him.
The Best News
But here’s the part I love sharing with my kids: the story doesn’t end with distance. God made a way back. That way is Jesus. Through His life, death, and resurrection, He became The Way—a bridge back to God. Because of Jesus, the answer to “Where is God?” is clear: He is with us, inviting us into His home, His heart, His family.
A Resource That Helps
Still, how do you explain all that in a way kids actually understand? That’s where the children’s booklet “How Do I Get to God’s House?” has been such a gift. This beautifully illustrated story follows a curious child on a journey to find God. Along the way, kids learn about “Mess-Ups,” the “Big Lie,” and the incredible story of Jesus—the One who built the Bridge back to God.
What I love most is how simple and engaging it is. It’s only twenty-five pages and it doesn’t overwhelm kids with big words or heavy concepts. Instead, it uses story and pictures to show the gospel in a way that clicks for them.
Here’s what it offers:
A child-friendly explanation of the gospel and salvation. Including a parent guide if your child is ready to respond to the gospel!
A creative retelling of The Bridge to Life tool, a classic resource used for decades by The Navigators to share the gospel.
A hopeful, gentle reminder that God’s love is bigger than our mess-ups.
It’s the kind of story you can curl up with at bedtime or use during family devotions, and it sparks the best conversations.
Why This Matters
As a parent, I know how much I want my kids to understand that God isn’t far away. I want them to see that He’s not just “up there” somewhere, but right here, inviting them into a forever friendship. Books like HYPERLINK “https://hubs.ly/Q03LQ4FS0”How Do I Get to God’s House? make that conversation possible. They give us the words when we don’t have them, and they plant seeds of truth that our kids can carry into their own faith journey.
“How Do I Get to God’s House? is perfect for families and kid’s ministry. It guides children (ages 4-8) through an understandable explanation of the gospel as it answers that ever-relevant question “Where is God?”
