Be Still, and Know That I Am God

I’ve been diving into AI coding, like I’m caught in a trance, hoping for positive feedback on this entrepreneurial path.

Even though this week’s been more balanced than before, I’ve still spent over 4 hours daily on AI coding. It’s not just a time investment but also a drain on my energy. Especially now with advanced AI programming tools, I can do tasks anytime, whether on the computer or phone. It’s as if AI has taken over.

But there were two moments recently when I felt an unshaken inner peace, and even a hint of joy, free from that control.

Our church service is at 2 PM on Sundays, but at 1 PM, I was still buried in AI coding, cramming tasks for the AI to work on during the service.

Then suddenly, it seemed like my computer was hacked, as a folder with bank statements popped open. I was scared and quickly closed it, then left for church at 1:20.

Driving there, the bank statement incident haunted me, so I remotely cut the home internet. Disconnected, the AI was offline. Throughout the church afternoon, my heart finally settled. Honestly, my body relaxed, too.

Another moment came from the endless hours spent intimately tied to AI, leaving me feeling stifled, with my head spinning—mostly because I hadn’t exercised in ages.

Starting this week, after dropping the kids off, I’d drive about 4 minutes to a park for some light activities and stretching, then walk briskly for half an hour, stepping completely away from AI.

Afterward, I’d drive 4 more minutes to a nearby library, waiting for it to open at 9 AM. During the 20-minute wait, I’d read the Bible, sing hymns, and not, as usual, leave the AI running tasks.

Disconnecting from AI at moments like these lets me truly find calm and ease. I think this time is precious for me.

Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”