Never before have we had so much information at our fingertips – and so little focus in our hearts. We carry powerful devices in our pockets that buzz, ding, and notify us of everything except the voice of God. In this digital age, distraction may be one of the greatest threats to spiritual growth.

Jesus warned us about divided attention. In the parable of the sower, He described seed falling among thorns – people who hear the word, “but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful.” (Matthew 13:22). The seed wasn’t bad. The soil was crowded.

We live in crowded soil. Notifications, news feeds, endless content – we are pulled in every direction. And while none of these things are inherently wrong, they slowly form us. They shorten our attention span. They dilute our spiritual hunger. They keep us busy, but not always fruitful.

The Psalmist said, “Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10). Stillness is not just silence – it’s surrender. It’s the intentional decision to pause, listen, and focus on the One who speaks in whispers, not shouts.

Many Christians feel spiritually dry, not because God is distant, but because we are distracted. Quiet time becomes quick time. Worship becomes background noise. Prayer becomes a rushed checklist. Yet God patiently waits for us to turn our eyes back to Him.

Jesus often withdrew to lonely places to pray. He had crowds to feed, miracles to perform, disciples to train – but He still made time to be alone with the Father. He modelled a life of focused dependence, not frantic activity.

To combat distraction, we must become intentional. Set aside undistracted time for Scripture and prayer. Turn off devices. Go for a walk without earbuds. Create digital boundaries that protect your spiritual life. Replace scrolling with seeking.

Fasting isn’t just about food – it can also mean fasting from noise. What if we gave up one hour of media a day to invest in quiet with God? What might change in our hearts, our homes, our churches?

Paul exhorted us to “set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” (Colossians 3:2). That command has never been more relevant – or more difficult. But it’s possible. It starts with small, daily choices to redirect our attention.

Because God is still speaking. He hasn’t gone quiet – we’ve gone distracted. Let’s return to a focused, faithful pursuit of Him. In the age of distraction, may our lives be marked by devotion.