Janelle Esker I don’t know about you, but if I can simplify my life to make it easier and more peaceful, then that’s a big win! I’m excited to share 9 Simple Homemaking Tips for Christian Women to Create a Peaceful Home!
I aim to simplify everything with a heart for serving God and family. These tips are tailored to create a peaceful, Christ-centered home while streamlining daily responsibilities to make life easier. It’s important to remember that every day is not a race to finish our daily tasks, but rather an opportunity to focus on the relationship we have with God and our family.
9 Simple Homemaking Tips for Christian Women to Create a Peaceful Home
- Center Your Day in Prayer and Scripture
- Start your morning with a cup of coffee, Bible reading, and prayer.
- Take a moment to pray over your home and tasks, asking for wisdom and strength to serve your family joyfully.
- Keep a small Bible or devotional app on your phone for little droplets of reflection during busy days.
- Joyfully spending time with Jesus as you walk through your day reduces anxiety and clarifies priorities.
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Matthew 6:33 (ESV): “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
- Organize With Stewardship in Mind
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- View your home as a gift from God; keep only what serves your family’s needs or glorifies Him. Ask, “Does this item help me honor God or bless others?”
- Declutter and donate unused items to ministries or friends, reflecting Christian generosity.
- Organize with simple systems to maintain a clutter-free (your version of clutter-free), peaceful haven.
- Clear out excess decor (I started by removing all faux flowers) to create a calm environment for family connection.
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1 Timothy 6:6-7 (ESV): “But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world.”
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- Create Christ-Centered Routines
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- Build gentle daily habits that reflect your faith: pray while folding laundry, play worship music during chores, pray for your cell phone contacts, or thank God while cooking.
- Establish a weekly chore schedule (e.g., laundry on Mondays, deep cleaning on Fridays) to free mental space for family and relationships.
- Create an evening routine. For example, tidy your home and pray with your family to end the day in unity.
- Having consistent routines and habits reduces decision fatigue.
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Colossians 3:23 (ESV): “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”
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- Simplify Meals with Gratitude
- Meal plan for the week or month. Think about menus based on simple, budget-friendly recipes, and remember to thank God for His provision.
- Batch cook…I double dinner recipes and freeze one for the future.
- Involve kids in meal preparations like setting the table or cooking. This teaches them service and gratitude.
- Pray before you eat. Thankfulness is good for the soul!
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Philippians 4:19 (ESV): “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
- Serve Through Delegation and Community
- Learning how to delegate chores to family members makes life easier and more peaceful!
- Church community is such a blessing! Why not think about swapping babysitting with another mom, or sharing bulk meal prep with friends to lighten the load?
- Hire help or outsource when needed. I have never been able to do this, however, I can attest that one of the blessings of having a lot of kids is that many hands make light work.
- Sharing responsibilities reflects the body of Christ working together. What a beautiful witness to the world this is!
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Galatians 6:2 (ESV): “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
- Keep Cleaning Simple and Purposeful
- Use minimal homemade non-toxic cleaning products. For example, one all-purpose cleaner that saves money and space.
- As I am completely unmotivated to clean, shifting my perspective really helps. I view cleaning as an act of worship.
- I store our cleaning supplies in a caddy to organize and for easy access. Let’s not make this harder than it has to be.
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Hebrews 13:2 (ESV): “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”
- Prioritize Spiritual Rest and Self-Care
- Keeping the Sabbath by setting aside time for rest, worship, and family is of critical importance for the homemaker. Rest leads to joy!
- Institute a daily pause to carve out moments for personal renewal, like reading a good book, journaling, or taking a quiet walk to reflect on God’s goodness.
- Learn to say No. Saying no helps guard your time and focus on your God-given priorities.
- I love this idea! Make a “peace corner” with a Bible, candle, and notebook for quick spiritual resets.
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Exodus 20:8 (ESV): “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.”
- Use Tools to Stay Organized
- Use a homemaking planner or app to keep track of chores, family events, and church commitments.
- Create a family command center (I made mine on the side of my refrigerator) for a calendar, prayer requests, and memory verses.
- Invest in a labeler and label storage bins. Make tidying into a daily habit, freeing much-needed mental space.
- Write a weekly Bible verse on a chalkboard to inspire the household.
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Proverbs 16:3 (ESV): “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”
- Embrace a “Good Enough” Mindset
- Let go of perfectionism and embrace progress over perfection. Trust that God values your heart and effort over a picture-perfect home.
- Focus on high-impact tasks. These give you the most bang for your buck. I focus on areas that affect my family’s health, and release guilt over less urgent ones.
- Homemaking as a ministry. As C.S. Lewis puts it, “‘The homemaker has the ultimate career. All other careers exist for one purpose only – and that is to support the ultimate career. ‘
- Hospitality is a biblical command, but no need to go overboard; a quick tidy before guests is enough to show love without stress.
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1 Samuel 16:7 (ESV): “For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”
Many of these tips for a peaceful and Christ-centered home came from The Lifegiving Home by Sally Clarkson. If you have not read it yet, I highly recommend it!
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YOUR TURN…
How do you make your home a place of peace?
Peacefully Yours,
Janelle
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