Are you feeling bored as a Christian stay-at-home mom?
Christian stay-at-home mom, you are not alone. Many moms quietly battle a sense of purposelessness in a season that is, in reality, filled with divine purpose.
If you’ve felt that silent ache in your soul, wondering, “Is this all there is?”, take heart. In this blog post, I want to share biblical encouragement and practical help that have made all the difference for me.
Rather than get straight to what you can do not to be bored, I’d like to start by getting to what I believe is the root to boredom.
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Feeling Bored as a Christian Stay-at-Home Mom Starts with Lack of Clarity of your Mission and Calling
When you’re feeling bored as a Christian stay-at-home mom, often the real issue isn’t boredom, but confusion about your identity, calling, and mission.
We’ve each been created for a purpose. This purpose defines our mission and calling.
When I know my mission, this clarity and knowledge will translate into a workable plan that I work towards to accomplish the mission.
I may not have necessarily articulated the plan but often it is there in my mind, helping me determine what I’ll do.
The workable plan will often necessitate that I take certain action points that help me accomplish my mission.
For instance, when I decide that I’m taking a certain course, this might be because part of my mission requires me to hone in on a certain skill that will help me effectively thrive in my calling.
Just this clarity has helped me know what to do with part of my time thereby beating boredom in the process.
I find then that without much effort, I have dealt with the problem of boredom as I engage in what I perceive to be a valuable activity that helps me fulfill my God ordained purpose.
Or else, I will often resort to more “exciting” activities that end up being what I call time wasters – mindlessly scrolling on the phone, oversleeping, gossiping, and others. I’ve written about these dangerous destructive habits to avoid as a woman in this post here.
Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Clarity of your calling and mission will help you beat boredom. This is why the next point is so important.
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Communion with God: Your First Step to Purpose
The journey from boredom to purpose begins with seeking God’s face in the Word and prayer.
God delights to reveal Himself to us, leading us into His purpose and will. He already knows the “good works” He has ordained for you to do. As you and I seek Him, He makes them known to each of us.
As we dive into His Word, He reveals His will. As we pray, He helps us to align to His will in obedience.
As I spend more time in prayer, I often realize that God is not silent. He is speaking through His Word, my circumstances, and the people around me to help me know what He wants me to do.
Several years ago, we went through a major transition that landed us and our then 8 year-old and 3-year-old children in a new environment with no inkling whatsoever concerning what we were to do that season.
Thankfully, in anticipation, we’d spent the preceding months in the Word, prayer, and fasting.
As we settled down in our new environment, I sensed God lead my husband and I to write.
We’d always desired to turn what God had taught us that we were teaching others in discipleship into books. Then, we were so busy, barely having time for anything else except our engagement with young people.
It was now clear that this was the season to write. When we thought we would be bored not knowing what to do, we wrote.
Some of the books we wrote that season have been such a help in the ministry we do now.
Ask Him: “Lord, what have You called me to do in this season?”
Even if you don’t get a complete answer, He often gives us a next step. That one step at a time obedience can lead you into a fulfilling rhythm.
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Mentorship Brings Clarity When You’re Feeling Bored as a Christian Stay-at-Home Mom
When you’re unsure what to do with your time, godly mentorship can bring clarity.
God often uses others to confirm our gifts and callings. I know women who discovered their passion for children’s ministry or hospitality simply because someone else pointed it out.
We need people who can look at our lives and say, “I see this gift in you” or “Have you considered this area of service?” This can break the cycle of feeling stuck and reignite your excitement for your calling.
The Scriptures commands older women to train younger women.
Could it be that the solution to your boredom is an older woman training you certain home keeping rhythms?
Might it be that these skills will help you know what you should be doing so you can be a blessing to your family?
I learned from a seasoned homemaker how to meal prep, clean and decorate my home, raise my children in godliness, and many other valuable things that helped me enjoy my homemaking journey.
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Do What God Has Already Revealed
Sometimes the antidote to boredom is obedience.
There are many things God has already revealed in His Word that we can start doing right now:
- Pray for your children and your husband
- Study God’s Word to understand how to raise a godly family
- Be a Titus 2 woman: love your husband, your children, and be busy at home
These may seem simple, but they are powerful. Doing what is already revealed can open doors to even more specific assignments.
One day during my devotional time, I was studying how David organized worship in the temple. It hit me—God is a God of order!
That insight helped me realize that bringing order to my home was a divine assignment.
If you’re feeling bored as a Christian stay-at-home mom, try looking around your house. What spaces need organizing? What rhythms need restoring? Homemaking can become a spiritual act of service.
A lot of what I teach on prayer for instance, came from hours spent praying for my husband and children.
You never know what God will birth through you, leading you to be a blessing to others because you chose to obey, doing what He has already revealed to do.
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Lifelong Learning: A Powerful Weapon Against Boredom
Many stay-at-home moms experience boredom because they’ve stopped learning. But God created us to grow!
When I embraced the idea of being a lifelong learner, everything changed. I became curious again—about motherhood, homeschooling, farming, cooking, and even theology.
Being curious is part of being alive in Christ. Whether it’s reading, trying new recipes, or understanding your child’s development, learning can reignite joy and a sense of purpose.
Rather than engaging in destructive habits I mentioned in this blog here because you are bored, read a book on a topic of interest, listen to a podcast that challenges you to go beyond the status quo, learn a new skill that will enhance your homemaking, and the list could go on and on.
Make the Most of Every Opportunity
Ephesians 5:16 tells us to make the most of every opportunity because the days are evil.
When you understand your calling, you’ll realize there is so much to do, and not enough time to do it all!
Suddenly, feeling bored as a Christian stay-at-home mom fades because the possibilities feel endless.
God will not overwhelm you. He leads you one step at a time. Trust Him. Obey. And you will walk in fruitful purpose.
Final Encouragement for Christian Stay-at-Home Moms
If you’re feeling bored as a Christian stay-at-home mom, know this: your role matters. Your daily obedience matters. The Lord sees you. He is with you.
Don’t rush past the season you’re in. Embrace it with joy, learning, prayer, and intentional living. The boredom will melt away as you experience the joy of walking in step with your Savior.
Prayer
Father, thank You for the gift of womanhood and motherhood. Help me and every woman reading this to live fruitfully in our seasons. Show us our purpose, lead us daily, and fill us with your peace. May we make the most of every opportunity and glorify You in all we do. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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