Time, Technology, and Trusting God: Managing Life Without Losing What Matters
by Kesa Ennen
There was a time when being busy meant you had places to go, people to see and work to do. Today, busyness looks different. It buzzes, dings and scrolls long after the work day ends. Technology can be both a blessing and a curse. We can work faster, connect further and manage more in 24 hours than ever before, but we need to stop and ask ourselves if we are managing our lives well, or reacting to it.
When Time Feels Like the Enemy
Each of us have the same 24 hours in a day, but many days it doesn’t feel that way. Our work responsibilities, family needs, commitments, friendships and the never-ending to-do lists leave us feeling like we are always chasing time.
Technology is supposed to help us save time. Instead, it often depletes it. We post something on social media for work, but find ourselves scrolling. A quick email turns into 20 minutes gone. Our rest gets interrupted by notifications we are convinced need our attention right now.
What is the result? We are exhausted, overstimulated and disconnected.
The Illusion of Control
Technology promises to help us plan better, organize more efficiently and there’s always an app for that.
Scripture reminds us:
“Look here, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit.’ How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog - it’s here a little while, then it’s gone.” (James 4:13-14)
We need to ask ourselves if our calendars and systems are becoming a way of telling God, I’ve got this.
Trusting God With Our Time
Trusting God doesn’t mean we abandon our responsibilities or ignore tools that help us steward our lives well. It means remembering who is ultimately in charge.
Scripture says:
“Unless the Lord builds the house, the work of the builders is wasted.” (Psalm 127:1)
Trust begins when we allow God’s presence to rule over how we use our time outside of prayer and church activities.
Setting boundaries with technology
Not every notification or message requires immediate attention. Turn off your non-essential notifications, and create phone-free moments during meals, prayer and rest.Measuring success
Ask yourself if you were present, faithful and if you loved well, not just, “What did I accomplish?”
Protect white space
Not every moment of your day needs to be scheduled. The white space isn’t wasted time. It’s where clarity and connection happen. Jesus withdrew to quiet places even when He had work to do.
What Matters Most
When we come to the end of our lives, we won’t wish we had answered more emails or scrolled longer on social media. The precious memories will be in conversations we had with loved ones, our faithfulness to God, and the moments we chose people over productivity.
Technology will continue to evolve and it will always compete for our attention. But God is the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8), and He will always be there to guide us, love us, and lead us into righteousness (Psalm 5:8).
Managing our lives isn’t about how much we accomplish, but how well we live our purpose of serving God and leading others to Him.
When we place our time and plans in God’s hands, we don’t lose control or time. We gain peace by trusting the One who is in control throughout time.
Kesa Ennen is an accomplished executive assistant at Prep Communications where she excels in providing high-level administrative support and streamlining operations. Kesa joined Prep after work in health care settings and serving in executive support roles with Allobee, The Riveter, and designer Rebecca Minkoff. Kesa holds a BBA from Stephen F. Austin State University and an MBA from LeTourneau University. She and her husband are raising three kids in the Lone Star State.
