Homemaking with Christ at the Center

It can be hard, living in society today that promotes the thought that, “women need to have a career to be successful or women need to have a certain degree to be worth something.” I know not everyone feels that society says that, but I do. It makes it hard and sometimes disappointing when you have the desire to be a homemaker. Yet everything around you says you shouldn’t. I just remind you, that we shouldn’t be looking to the world for our identity. If we looked at the world to fill us, it would be like filling a black hole, never ending and never enough. We would never truly feel satisfied.

However, I’ve learned that if we turn our focus and attention to what God says about us and who we are in him, we find fulfillment.

I’ve been blessed to be a homemaker for the last 8-years. It’s been an absolute blessing and humbling experience! There are hard days and seasons, but with any task or job there are those moments. I’ve learned your mindset matters and what you allow to fill you it important.

What Does the Bible Say?

A biblical woman is someone who follows the teachings of the Bible and strives to live a life that is pleasing to God. Here are some qualities that are often associated with a biblical woman:

Fear of the Lord: A biblical woman recognizes that God is the ultimate authority and seeks to honor Him in all that she does. She understands that true wisdom comes from God and seeks to live a life that is pleasing to Him.
(Deuteronomy 8:6, Psalm 2:11, Proverbs 1:7)
> The word ‘fear’ is Strong’s H4172: môrā’ | מוֹרָא | It means fear, reverence, terror, object of reverence and awe-inspiring.
Wisdom: A biblical woman is wise and discerning. She seeks to understand God’s will and applies His principles to her life. She is not easily swayed by the opinions of others but instead seeks to follow God’s guidance.
(Proverbs 2:6, 1 Corinthians 3:18, Ephesians 5:15-16, Colossians 4:5-6)
Kindness: A biblical woman is kind and compassionate. She seeks to show love to others and is quick to forgive. She is slow to anger and seeks to build others up rather than tear them down.
(Luke 6:35, 1 Corinthians 13:4, Ephesians 4:32, 1 Peter 3:8-9)
Humility: A biblical woman is humble and recognizes that all good things come from God. She does not seek to promote herself but instead seeks to serve others.
(Ephesians 4:2, Philippians 2:3)
Purity: A biblical woman seeks to live a life that is pure and holy. She recognizes that her body is a temple of the Holy Spirit and seeks to honor God with her thoughts, words, and actions.
(Philippians 4:8, 1 Timothy 5:22, Titus 2:5)
Submission: A biblical woman recognizes that God has established certain roles and responsibilities for men and women. She seeks to submit to her husband’s leadership and to respect him as the head of the household.
(Job 22:21, Ephesians 5:21, James 4:7)
Faithfulness: A biblical woman is faithful to God and to her family. She seeks to honor her commitments and to be a woman of her word.
(Psalm 91:4, Proverbs 3:3-4, Galatians 5:22, 2 Thessalonians 3:3)
Hospitality: A biblical woman is hospitable and seeks to welcome others into her home. She recognizes that showing hospitality is a way to show love to others and to serve God.
(Hebrews 13:2, 1 Peter 4:8-9)
Generosity: A biblical woman is generous and seeks to give to others. She recognizes that all that she has comes from God and seeks to use her resources to bless others.
(Proverbs 11:25, Acts 20:35)
Hardworking: A biblical woman is hardworking and seeks to use her talents and abilities to serve God. She recognizes that work is a way to glorify God and to provide for her family.
(Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 28:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:14)

These are just a few of the qualities that are often associated with a biblical woman. Now with this list, don’t be hard on yourself if you don’t magnify all these traits. I know personally I don’t show each one. I simply try my best to do better each and every day. Focus on one and then move onto another.

How to Apply Those Things to Your Daily Life

When looking and studying different biblical attributes its important check your heart posture and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you. You don’t want to be walking these thing out as if you’re checking items off a list.

You want to do them because it’s how we love, care, value and support one another. After all Yeshua/Jesus did say, “You are to love Adonai your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.’This is the greatest and most important commandment. And a second is similar to it, ‘You are to love your neighbor as yourself.’All of the Torah and the Prophets are dependent on these two commandments.” – Matthew 22:34-40

Create a Routine

From my experience. Having a routine can greatly help your life by reducing stress, improving productivity, and boosting happiness. Creating a schedule that prioritizes daily activities and includes both work and leisure time can give structure and predictability. To establish a routine, make a list of tasks and prioritize them. The key is sticking to the schedule as much as possible, and with patience and dedication, it will become a natural part of daily life.

“Do it all so as to bring glory to God.”
– 1 Corinthians 10:31

Meal Plan

Meal planning is a fantastic way to organize your day-to-day life and ensure that you are cooking healthy, delicious meals for yourself and your family. With a little bit of effort, you can create a meal plan that will save you both time and money, while also helping you be healthier.

Each week Dylan and I try to sit down and come up with the weekly meal plan. When we shop for groceries, it’s typically based on the meals that we plan.

My Editable FREE Organizing Checklist & Plan

Here are printable templates that I created to help you be more organized and have a cleaning schedule.

I print them and keep them in a clear sheet that hangs on the fridge.

My Monday Weekly Home Blessing Routine is one of the first blogs that I wrote.

Don’t Forget about YOU

In my 8-years of being a homemaker there are a couple of things that I just want to remind you.

1) Give yourself grace!
2) Be sure you’re setting time aside for YOU! Self-care is SO important!!
3) Your home doesn’t need to look perfect!! It needs to be a place that brings you comfort!
4) Remember why you’ve chosen this path!
5) Know that it’s okay to take a day off!
6) Keep your eye on the blessings!

Fun TikTok I did on being a homemaker!

Find Time to REST

Rest is essential for our well-being. It’s not a sign of laziness, but rather necessary for our health. There are many types of rest: physical, mental, and social. We need to prioritize rest in our daily lives to recharge and avoid negative effects such as fatigue and stress.

There was a time where I didn’t really find mental rest and there are days that I still struggle with that. Not finding mental rest is exhausting and draining. It’s an easy way for anxiety to creep in.

For me my rest comes from Yahweh/God. Sure, I seek him each and every day through prayer and reading the bible. Friday is my weekly highlight because it means sabbath is coming. Our family stands strong in our faith. It looks different than most and that’s okay with us because we know where we are in our relationship with Yahweh/God.

Our family keeps Saturday sabbath. Genesis tells us that the days were created “evening and morning” so for us sabbath begins in the evening and goes into the following day. Friday night begins our day of sabbath rest. We have dinner together, do bible studies and lessons with our kids. We relax together and allow Yahweh/God to be our focus.

“I am Adonai your God; live by my laws, observe my rulings, and obey them,and keep my shabbats holy; and they will be a sign between me and you, so that you will know that I am Adonai your God.” – Ezekiel 20:19-20

If you’re wanting to become a homemaker set your goals and take one day at a time. Don’t try and do all the things at once. If you’re already a homemaker, you’re doing a fantastic job! You’ll look back on these years and smile, cherishing the memories with your children. I pray blessings over you!