We live in an age of constant noise. Notifications buzz, screens flash, and the pace of life rarely slows. For many Christians, distraction has become a subtle yet powerful threat to spiritual growth. While the enemy may not always tempt us with overt sin, he often lures us with busyness, entertainment, and the ever-present demand for our attention.

Jesus’ words to Martha in Luke 10:41-42 are striking: “You are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed – or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Martha wasn’t doing anything wrong. She was serving, organizing, preparing – good things. But Jesus pointed out that Mary had chosen the better path: stillness in His presence.

Today, we must make intentional choices to carve out space for God. This doesn’t only mean early morning devotions or Sunday worship, though those are vital. It means reordering our daily routines so that Christ is not an add-on but the centre. Colossians 3:2 urges us to “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”That requires deliberate action.

One practical way to live this out is digital discernment. What we allow into our minds shapes our hearts. Whether it’s scrolling through social media, binge-watching shows, or drowning in news cycles, we must regularly ask: Is this drawing me closer to Christ or away from Him?

Another key is Sabbath rest. God designed rest as a rhythm, not a reward. Creating weekly space to unplug and focus on the Lord realigns our perspective and strengthens our spiritual resolve.

Living faithfully in a distracted world will not happen by accident. It demands discipline, focus, and a heart that longs for more of Jesus. But as we learn to tune out the noise and lean into His voice, we will find that God still speaks – clearly, powerfully, and personally.