Staying Connected: Your Lifeline to God by Alawode Ayomide Olayinka

We live in a world filled with distractions, dangers, and spiritual battles. Every day, we are exposed to countless influences that seek to pull us away from our purpose and weaken our faith. The media bombards us with conflicting messages. Our phones constantly demand our attention. The noise of the world grows louder by the day. In such a world, a consistent, living connection with God is not a luxury—it’s a necessity.

Jesus said in John 15:5, “I am the vine, you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” This is not just a beautiful metaphor—it is a divine warning. Apart from Him, we are powerless. Without constant communion with our Heavenly Father, we begin to dry up spiritually, making us vulnerable to the enemy’s attacks.

The Danger of Disconnection

Many believers today are spiritually weak, not because they don’t love God, but because they’ve allowed their connection to Him to grow cold. We live in a generation that is busy but not always fruitful. We wake up, rush out, hustle through the day, scroll endlessly, and fall asleep exhausted. Quiet time with God becomes a forgotten ritual rather than a vital routine. But in such a dangerous world, how can we afford to live without divine direction, covering, and strength?

The truth is, what many call a “lack of time” is often a lack of priority. We make time for what we value. If we truly understood that our spiritual survival depends on our connection to God, we would guard our quiet time fiercely. We would treat it as the lifeline that it truly is.

Quiet Time: Your Daily Victory Ground

Quiet time is not just a spiritual discipline—it is the place of victory. It’s where we receive strength for the day, wisdom for decisions, peace for troubled hearts, and clarity in the midst of confusion. It’s where we are reminded of who we are and whose we are. Through prayer, worship, and the Word, our minds are renewed and our spirits are refreshed.

David understood this when he wrote, “Early will I seek thee… My soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land” (Psalm 63:1). He knew the value of seeking God in solitude. Jesus Himself often withdrew to lonely places to pray, even though He was the Son of God (Luke 5:16). If He needed that connection, how much more do we?

Divine Connection: Your Weapon and Shield

There are battles you cannot fight with physical strength. There are attacks that only divine wisdom can counter. Your quiet time is not just a routine—it is your secret place of empowerment, your watchtower, and your stronghold. When you stay connected to God, you walk in discernment. You are led by the Spirit, and you become sensitive to the unseen realm that governs the physical.

The Apostle Paul reminds us in Ephesians 6:12 that “we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world…” You cannot win a spiritual battle with carnal tools. You need the armor of God, and that armor is worn in the place of prayer.

Take Action Today

Make no excuses. Set your heart to prioritize God above all else. Start small if you must—15 minutes of sincere worship, reading, and prayer can transform your day. Build it into a habit. Let your first and last moments of the day be in communion with your Father.

When you stay connected to God, you walk in His victory. You are not just surviving—you are overcoming. You are not walking blindly—you are being led. And in a world full of danger, deception, and distraction, that divine connection is your greatest security.

So, plug back in. Reconnect with Heaven. And watch God move mightily in your life.