Have you ever felt spiritually distracted… disconnected… or just not quite as sensitive to the Lord as you once were?

I think most of us have experienced that at one time or another. Life gets loud. Schedules get full. Notifications never seem to stop. And before long, we realize we’ve spent more time listening to the world than quietly listening for God.

So I want to offer you a simple challenge. Not a complicated program. Not a religious formula. Just a very practical invitation that has helped me personally for decades.

I call it a One Day Focus on God Challenge.

Set aside one day sometime within the next 30 days. Choose a day when you don’t have work obligations or outside commitments. Then intentionally unplug from distractions and spend that day focusing on the Lord.

That means stepping away from television, social media, the internet, radio, and even your phone as much as possible. For many people, just doing that alone feels revolutionary these days.

I also encourage a partial fast during that 24-hour period. Drink water and juice, but set food aside for the day if you’re physically able to do so safely.

Now, let me be clear. Fasting is not about trying to earn something from God. Salvation and God’s love are gifts of grace. But throughout Scripture, fasting is often connected with drawing closer to the Lord and becoming more sensitive to His leading.

The early believers fasted before making important decisions.

“As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’ Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away.”
— Acts 13:2–3 (NKJV)

And again:

“So when they had appointed elders in every church, and prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.”
— Acts 14:23 (NKJV)

For me personally, fasting helps quiet the noise. It helps me hear God more clearly—not usually with my physical ears, but in my heart.

One of the most important parts of this challenge is spending time in the Gospel of John. During your one-day focus, read the entire book slowly and thoughtfully. Don’t rush through it. Savor the words of Jesus.

And if possible, go for walks while you pray.

Talk to God honestly. Talk to Him like He truly is your best friend… because He is.

Sometimes we simply don’t realize how deeply He cares for us.

The Bible says:

“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”
— James 4:8 (NKJV)

I’ve found that when I intentionally step away from distractions and put my attention back on the Lord, something begins to change inside me. Peace becomes clearer. Direction becomes stronger. Confusion begins to fade.

And no, this isn’t about punishing yourself. Biblical fasting is never meant to harm the body. It’s simply a way of temporarily quieting the flesh so we can focus more fully on the spiritual.

The truth is, there are many kinds of distractions competing for our attention every single day. Sometimes the healthiest thing we can do is pause long enough to refocus our hearts.

So if you need clarity…
If you’re praying about an important decision…
If you simply want a deeper awareness of God’s presence…

Why not try this one-day challenge?

Turn off the noise.
Put your focus back on God.
Read the book of John.
Walk and pray.
Drink water.
Take time to listen.

I truly believe it can become a great blessing in your life because it has certainly been one in mine.

And remember this wonderful promise from Scripture:

“For with God nothing will be impossible.”
— Luke 1:37 (NKJV)