Discovering the Beauty of Homemaking- I Found My Purpose
I finally found my purpose in my home.
I never remember hearing the word homemaker before February 2025. Whenever I would say what my profession was, I would write, stay-at-home mom or housewife. And when people asked if I were employed, I would say, “No.” I don’t say that anymore-I know homemaking is genuine work, and I’m proud of it.
Now, the word homemaker holds so much meaning for me. It’s not just a word; it’s like a beautiful painting with so many layers. I’m not saying it’s always perfect, but I want to strive to maintain a spirit of joy and purpose with Godly vision.
I believe the home is a haven, a sanctuary. I am able to make it the safest, happiest, most joyful place my family would ever want to be. The place they could always return to and know what to expect: peace, love, joy, rest, truth, purpose, and a welcome unlike any other.
“I believe that a godly home is a foretaste of heaven. Our homes, imperfect as they are, must be a haven from the chaos outside. They should be a reflection of our eternal home, where troubled souls find peace, weary hearts find rest, hungry bodies find refreshment, lonely pilgrims find communion, and wounded spirits find compassion.”
-Jani Ortlund
These are my goals and visions. And even if I never quite hit the mark, I will always strive toward that goal. “Nothing of worth ever came easily or without effort,” but that’s what makes it so valuable and cherished.
I didn’t use to feel this way about homemaking before I found my purpose. I was unaware. But now I have learned to understand my position as a homemaker. It was actually by listening to the messages of Brother Denny, a preacher from Lancaster, PA, that made me realize how significant my role really is. I finally understood my worth.
I Realized It is a Calling
It is a calling from God: to care for and raise my children, to allow God to have His way in their lives, to teach them the life skills they will need, to train them up in the way they should go, to teach them character-building traits. And it is to teach them to be law-abiding citizens who love the Lord their God and love their neighbor as themselves.
Homeschooling once looked like an insurmountable task, but all I needed was a fresh perspective and some wisdom. I spoke with a homeschool evaluator who explained it to me.
Thank God I found a community of homemakers online who were passionate about making a godly home and accomplishing the things I wanted to accomplish but didn’t know how. They seemed content with their roles and showed me I can also have joy as a homemaker in my home.
There are so many things I am excited about as a homemaker in this season of life. I want to explore new skills that I have wanted to learn and some I haven’t given much thought to before. Many of those skills are not widely known or taught, and I call them the “lost arts of homemaking.”
When I say, “the lost arts of homemaking,” I’m referring to the skills that transform a house into a home and bring beauty and purpose. They include bread baking, sewing, weaving, crochet, knitting, embroidery, composting, canning, preserving, soap-making, candle-making, fermenting foods (like kombucha), dyeing fabrics naturally, gardening, cooking with the seasons, even historical haircare, simmering pots, and many others. These things bring color and uniqueness to our home and traditions.
I Used to Wrestle with Self-Doubt
For years, I wrestled with self-doubt and uncertainty about what my skills were. I am still discovering them. I can tell you my passions: playing piano–which gives me so much enjoyment–sewing, singing in a choir, sharing the wonderful experiences I have had with my Saviour, and encouraging others in the faith. And now, I have a passion for family for the first time.
But I’m okay with not knowing my skills yet, because I will discover them and continue to develop them. Even now, I see progress. I will try new things, and if I don’t enjoy them, I will move on to something else.
I used to feel that I didn’t have a purpose in life and I felt quite worthless. But now through my experiences and things God has shown me, I found my purpose. My ministry is to my family, for now…my husband and my children.
The Bible says, “For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?” -1 Timothy 3:5
We need a strong foundation in our home. We need to understand how the family unit works… the way God intended, a loving family. How else could we understand God’s love without some reference point?
Be Faithful in the Small Things
I hope that I have left you with renewed hope on your homemaker journey. Remember, if you do everything faithfully as unto Him who sees all things, the rewards will be great. “Without a vision, the people perish.” Allow that to encourage you to be faithful in the small things.
This scripture is also a great encouragement to me, “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much.” – Luke 16:10. And when times get hard, and you face burnout or discouragement, I pray that God leads you to the right place to find the inspiration and encouragement you need to keep going.
I believe the homemaker’s calling is one of the greatest callings. We have so much influence on the next generation. Let us use it for God’s glory!
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