I often find myself saying, “the devil keeps me busy.” As a Christian, this isn’t just a lighthearted phrase — it reflects a real struggle in my walk with God. Between the demands of work and my passion for photography, I realize how easily my time, energy, and focus are consumed. The hours slip by, and I can reach the end of a day having given so little to the One who gave me everything.
It’s not that photography is bad, nor that work is unworthy. But busyness can numb the soul. The enemy doesn’t always tempt us with blatant sin; sometimes, he only needs to keep us distracted.
Learning to Be Still Before God
Scripture reminds us: “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). Stillness is not simply the absence of activity — it is the intentional turning of our hearts toward God, even in the middle of life’s noise. Here are some ways I’m learning to pause and make space for Him:
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Start Small with Silence – Even five minutes in the morning or evening, sitting quietly and breathing His name, can reorient my heart.
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Pray in the Margins – Whispering prayers while commuting, editing photos, or walking to a meeting. God doesn’t need long speeches; He loves our presence.
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Sabbath Moments – Setting aside time, however imperfect, to rest in Him — not just to recover, but to remember Who sustains me.
Glorifying God Through Photography
For a while, I felt torn — should I give up photography because it takes my time away from God? But the more I prayed, the more I realized that He can be glorified through my photography, not just in spite of it. Here’s how:
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See Creation as Worship – Every photo of a sunset, mountain, or tiny flower is an act of noticing God’s handiwork. Each click can become a prayer of thanks.
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Tell Redemptive Stories – Use photography to capture hope, love, kindness, and truth — images that point beyond ourselves to God’s beauty.
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Serve Others with Your Gift – Offer your talent for church events, mission trips, or family portraits for those who can’t afford them. Photography can be ministry.
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Practice Presence – When shooting, slow down enough to see. Let your lens remind you that God’s glory often lives in details others overlook.
The Balance
The real issue isn’t that work or photography takes my time — it’s whether I allow them to take God’s place in my heart. By learning to be still and by offering my passion back to Him, even my busiest days can become worship.
The devil may try to keep me busy, but Christ offers me rest. My prayer is to not just create beautiful images, but to let my life, my work, and my art reflect the beauty of the One who made me.
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