Don’t Trust the Algorithm—Feed Your Soul

Why Christians Must Ditch Digital Distraction and Rediscover God’s Voice in the Noise

Let’s be honest—most of us have handed over our attention to an algorithm.

We don’t always mean to. We open our phones to check a message, and 45 minutes later we’ve watched a dozen reels, read three arguments, and filled our minds with garbage. It’s not just a bad habit—it’s a spiritual problem.

The average person spends 3–5 hours a day on their phone. That’s not just downtime. That’s discipleship—by the world.

If you’re not feeding your soul intentionally, the world will do it for you. And the world’s diet is poison in a shiny wrapper.

The Algorithm Is a False Shepherd

Jesus said in John 10:27,

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”

But let’s be real—whose voice are we really following?

The algorithm has become the voice most people obey. It tells us what’s trending, what’s urgent, what we should care about. It stirs outrage. It feeds envy. It sells sex, chaos, and self-obsession. It never tells you to pray. It never calls you to repentance.

It’s a false shepherd. And if you follow it long enough, you’ll forget the voice of the True One.

Mental Clutter Is a Spiritual Battle

You might think, “It’s just entertainment. It helps me relax.”But the truth is, digital distraction is one of Satan’s most effective tools in our generation.

He doesn’t need to get you to bow to an idol. He just needs you too busy, too numb, too entertained to seek God.

Romans 12:2 says, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.”

But the mind can’t be renewed if it’s constantly overstimulated.

You can’t hear from God if you’re drowning in noise.

Bible App Over TikTok. The Word Over the Feed.

Here’s a challenge:

Tomorrow morning, don’t touch your phone until you’ve touched the Word.

Don’t check messages until you’ve checked in with God.

Open your Bible app instead of Instagram.

Let the first voice you hear be the voice of your Creator, not your curated feed.

It’s not just about behavior—it’s about allegiance.

We say Jesus is Lord—but do we live like it?

Silence Is Sacred. Make Space for God.

Your soul wasn’t made for nonstop scrolling. You were made for stillness. For worship. For reflection. For awe.

And none of that happens on autopilot.

The early church had no algorithms. No push notifications. No buzzes in their pocket. Yet they turned the world upside down because they were tuned into God, not culture.

You can’t live a Spirit-led life with a distracted mind.

So unplug. Go outside. Read Scripture. Sit in silence.

You’ll be amazed at how loud God’s voice gets when everything else gets quiet.

Train Your Algorithm—or It Will Train You

Want practical steps?

• Unfollow accounts that feed sin, vanity, or outrage

• Set time limits for your apps

• Turn off notifications

• Put your Bible app on your home screen

• Schedule quiet time—literally put it in your calendar

• Ask: “Is this feeding my spirit or feeding my flesh?”

If you don’t intentionally train your algorithm, it will train you.

And it’s not training you to be like Jesus.

Final Word: You Are What You Consume

Jesus didn’t say, “Blessed are the entertained.”He said,

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” (Matthew 5:6)

If you’re feeling anxious, empty, or spiritually cold… maybe it’s because you’ve been feeding on junk.

Don’t trust the algorithm. Don’t let it disciple you.

Feed your soul. Feed it with Scripture, silence, prayer, worship, and truth.

You were made for more than dopamine hits. You were made to walk with God.