Imagine this: Your alarm blares, and before you’ve even turned it off, you’re already scrolling through notifications, emails, and last night’s group chat chaos. Maybe you throw up a quick, one-minute prayer—thank You, bless this, ask for that, amen—before rushing to the shower. By lunchtime, you’re juggling work deadlines, group texts, and trying to sneak in a peek at Instagram. And before you know it, you’re crashing into bed, exhausted, only to do it all again tomorrow.
Sound familiar?
Life in the fast lane is overwhelming, especially for twentysomethings balancing work, social lives, and a constant barrage of digital noise. We live in a world where everything—from news headlines to TikTok trends—clamors for our attention. Yet, somewhere in the mix of notifications and to-do lists, our faith often gets relegated to “when we have time.”
Here’s the hard truth: God doesn’t fit into the cracks of a schedule built around everything else. Faith isn’t an accessory; it’s the foundation. If we’re serious about growing deeper in our relationship with God this year, it’s time to change the equation and put Him first—before the emails, before the notifications, and yes, even before the coffee.
Not sure how to start? Here’s how to make your faith the priority it’s meant to be in 2025.
1. Start Your Day with Intention
Picture this: Your alarm goes off, and instead of diving into a vortex of notifications and emails, you take a moment to reset. Open the Bible app (before Instagram) or spend five minutes in prayer. It doesn’t have to be a Shakespearean sonnet—just talk to God. Thank Him for the day ahead, ask for guidance, and remind yourself who’s really running the show.
2. Rethink Your To-Do List
You’re busy. We get it. But let’s be real—if you’ve got time to scroll TikTok, you’ve got time for God. Treat Him like the priority He is. Schedule time for prayer, Scripture, or journaling just like you would a meeting or class. Protect that time fiercely.
3. Detox Your Digital Diet
Technology is a double-edged sword. It connects us to the world but often disconnects us from God. Start small: carve out tech-free zones in your day. Maybe it’s the first hour after you wake up or the 30 minutes before bed. Use that space to pray, reflect, or read your Bible. Your inbox can wait.
4. Find Your Community
Faith isn’t a solo sport. Join a small group, attend a church service, or find an accountability partner who will encourage you to stick to your spiritual goals. Bonus: you might even make some new friends who remind you to look up from your phone every once in a while.
5. Check Your Priorities
What grabs your attention daily? Be honest. Is it your phone? Work? Endless errands? Start flipping the script. Make spending time with God your go-to response when you feel overwhelmed. He’s not your backup plan—He’s the main event.
6. Don’t Wait for a Crisis
Too often, we turn to God only when we’re desperate. This year, make it a habit to seek Him in the mundane. Pray during your commute, reflect on Scripture over lunch, or thank Him for small wins throughout your day. Faith grows in consistency, not just emergencies.
7. Give Yourself Grace
Let’s be clear: you’re not going to get this perfect, and that’s OK. God isn’t keeping score of how many quiet times you nailed this week. What matters is your effort and intention. When you miss a day, don’t spiral—just pick up where you left off.
This year, let’s stop squeezing God into the margins of our lives. Prioritize Him like the essential, life-giving presence He is. You’ll find that when you put God first, everything else starts to fall into place—not perfectly, but purposefully.
So, what’s it going to be? Another year of chasing the world’s noise or a year of growing deeper in your faith? The choice is yours.
