Empty Is Where You Find Me
“Empty Is Where You Find Me” was born in a season that required honesty more than strength. It was a time when life demanded much and gave little space to pause. I was serving in many roles at once—pastor, parent, family member, encourager, leader. Every day required presence. Every moment called for giving.
And for a while, I did what many servants of God do—I kept pouring.
I showed up. I spoke life. I carried responsibility. I met expectations. But somewhere along the way, I began to notice a quiet truth forming beneath the surface: while I was helping others stay full, I was slowly running empty myself.
That realization didn’t come through crisis or collapse. It came through stillness. Through fatigue that lingered longer than expected. Through prayers that felt shorter because strength was gone. Through the subtle awareness that my soul was tired even when my faith was intact.
This song emerged from that space.
Not a Song of Failure, but Recognition
“Empty Is Where You Find Me” is not about failure—it’s about recognition. It gives voice to the moment when you finally admit you’ve been strong for too long without being replenished. It reflects the experience of so many people who love deeply, serve faithfully, and sacrifice quietly—often without realizing how much they’ve given until they feel the weight of depletion.
Yet, this song does not end in emptiness.
Where God Meets Us
At the core of our faith is the assurance that God does not retreat when we are worn down. He does not wait for us to recover before drawing near. Scripture reveals a God who steps into weakness, who meets His people at the end of themselves, and who restores not by demand—but by grace.
That truth reshaped this song.
What began as an honest confession became a testimony of hope. Emptiness, I discovered, is not a barrier to God’s presence—it is often the place where His presence becomes most real.
If you find yourself tired, stretched thin, or spiritually drained, this song is for you. It is a reminder that God is not intimidated by your lack. He is not distant from your weariness. He knows how to refill what life has poured out.
Even when you feel empty—God still finds you there.
Join Us for Sunday Worship
If this message resonates with you, we invite you to experience community, worship, and restoration with us in person. Join us every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. at 1009 East Stockbridge Avenue, located in the Urban Alliance Building in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
This is a place where honesty is welcomed, faith is nurtured, and God meets people exactly where they are.
Listen to the Song
Take time to listen to “Empty Is Where You Find Me,” written and produced by Pastor Steven T. Morrow. This song is more than music—it is a prayer, a testimony, and a reminder that even in seasons of depletion, God’s presence remains near.
Whether you join us in worship or encounter the song in your own quiet moment, the truth remains:
Even when you feel empty—God still finds you there.
Behind the Song
Every song carries a story rooted in faith, experience, and purpose. Learn more about the heart, ministry, and musical journey behind these songs through Pastor Steven T. Morrow.
