Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God.”

Never underestimate the power of relationships. Every human being was created to connect with others and, on a deeper level, with God Himself. From the beginning, sin separated us from God and complicated all other relationships. Today, technology, instead of solving our intimacy problem, has often made it worse.

The tools we thought would make the world more connected have actually weakened our ability to build meaningful relationships. Instead of bringing peace, technology has often produced more loneliness and anxiety. And I believe it has even hindered our relationship with God.

Research shows that social media often causes heartbreak. While it may appear that we have hundreds of “friends,” these interactions are often shallow and unsatisfying.

Many of our “friends” never see our content. Algorithms decide what appears, and even when people do respond, the connection often lacks depth. Despite being more connected than ever, loneliness has become an epidemic.

Face-to-face conversations create a level of intimacy that digital screens cannot duplicate. But the more we rely on technology for relationships, the less capable we become at navigating in-person interactions.

Online, there’s no need to read emotions. If we dislike what someone says, we can simply ignore them, or worse, respond with harsh words.

Another challenge is authenticity. Online, we can project a carefully crafted image, hiding our real struggles behind cheerful pictures and clever quotes. This not only prevents people from truly knowing us, but it also fosters jealousy, comparison and insecurity. 

As harmful as technology can be to our human relationships, it also threatens our relationship with God. The constant stimulation of reels and endless scrolling rewires our brains and shortens our attention spans. Information overload can dull our ability to think deeply, and instant gratification undermines the patience needed to grow spiritually.

But God calls us to something different. He doesn’t provide quick reels to keep us entertained. He invites us to meditate on His Word. The Holy Spirit reveals truth through time and stillness. If our brains have been conditioned for speed and distraction, how can we engage in the slow, patient work of knowing Him?

God also calls us to persistent prayer – waiting on His timing and trusting His wisdom. In His economy, there are no shortcuts or self-help hacks. Instead, He promises that those who wait on Him will renew their strength.

We can’t turn back the clock, but we can take intentional steps to limit our dependence on technology and create space for God:

- Establish a quiet, technology-free time with Him daily.

- Read from a physical Bible, meditate on Scripture, and memorize verses.

- Pray persistently, waiting on God’s timing instead of searching for instant solutions.

We were created for relationship with God and with others. Don’t let the enemy win. Choose today to disconnect from the constant noise of technology and reconnect with your Creator and the people around you.