One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple. — Psalms 27:4

Life can get downright chaotic. Bills pile up, folks let you down, and the world seems to spin faster than we can keep up. We chase after so many things—money, success, approval—thinking they’ll bring us peace. But David, in all his wisdom, boiled it down to one thing: being in the presence of God.

Now, I don’t know about you, but I’ve chased a lot of things in my life that turned out to be dead ends. That new car smell fades, applause dies down, and even the best steak dinner leaves you hungry again. But God? He never runs out, never fades, never lets you down.

David said he wanted to “dwell” in God’s house, not just visit. That’s the difference. Some folks pop into church when things get rough, hoping for a quick fix. But real peace—real joy—comes when we make God’s presence our permanent address, not just a weekend retreat.

So today, let’s stop running after things that don’t last and start seeking the One who does. Because when we make God our priority, everything else falls into place.