Your commute doesn't have to be wasted time. Whether you're driving in traffic, riding the bus, or walking with earbuds in, these moments can hold spiritual potential. Focusing during your commute means realigning your heart before, during, or after the demands of your day. Many people are more distracted than ever while traveling, as notifications, news updates, and entertainment compete for our attention every second. However, even ten focused minutes with God can significantly change the tone of your entire day. Here are five faith-based ways to reclaim your commute and grow spiritually, even while on the move.
In 2025, more people are commuting again, yet also more overwhelmed. Transit time often becomes a blur of noise or endless content consumption. With attention spans shrinking and anxiety increasing, reclaiming our commute is more important than ever. It’s one of the few “built-in” quiet times most people have left.
Many of us reach for our phones before we’ve even fastened our seatbelts. But what if, instead, we took a moment to pause for a deep breath and say, “God, be with me today”? Choosing to embrace silence instead of scrolling, even if it’s just for one minute, can bring peace rather than panic to our morning mindset.
How do you stay grounded during your travel time? Pick your favorite habit or start a new one today.
You don’t need a candle or a choir, just a willing heart and a few moments to spare. As you drive, walk, or ride, talk to God as if He’s sitting right next to you. Pray for your day, your coworkers, your city, or even the people in traffic beside you. A moving vehicle can become a place of holiness.
Distractions are everywhere while commuting, podcasts autoplay, apps tempt, and attention drifts. The Holy Focus app helps by gently blocking access to time-wasting apps and replacing them with prayer prompts, Scripture, or quiet reflection. It’s like a spiritual co-pilot, guiding you to use your commute wisely and prayerfully.
Not all noise is negative. Just ensure that what you listen to uplifts your spirit. Consider playing worship music, an audio Bible, or a faith-based podcast. Allow your ears to be the gateway to your heart. Your commute is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in truth rather than merely passing the time.
There was a time when commuting drained me. Traffic tested my patience. Mindless scrolling filled my train rides. But once I began using that time for prayer, worship, or simply breathing with God, everything changed. My commute became a quiet, sacred space. That’s part of why I created Holy Focus: to help others use ordinary time for extraordinary connection.
If you’re not driving, take a moment to pause at red lights or train stops and reflect: What burdens am I carrying today that I need to let go of? Invite God into that moment. Use these natural pauses in your journey as spiritual checkpoints to slow down and reconnect with your soul.
You don’t have to wait for the perfect moment to connect with God; He’s present in every moment in between. While others race through traffic or zone out behind screens, you can choose something better: presence over pressure, worship over worry. Your commute is already happening, so why not make it sacred? Whether you have 10 minutes or an hour, small, intentional choices can turn any route into a revival.
These simple habits helped Jesus stay grounded, focused, and close to God and they will transform your daily life.
