In today’s world, distractions are everywhere—notifications, endless to-do lists, and the constant pull of busyness. As women, we juggle many roles: wives, mothers, daughters, employees, business owners, and friends. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and sometimes lost, wondering, “What is my purpose?” or “Will I ever feel peace in the chaos?” For me lately, I’m in a big season change with more change coming and I admit that I have struggled with my own purpose within my family and my church. For over 30 years my primary role has been mother and teacher as I homeschooled our eleven children. All but one of my kids have graduated. My youngest has 5 years left until he graduates and then what will I do? I feel the pull or maybe it is a temptation to redefine myself. It is only when I anchor myself in the absolute truth of God’s Word am I at peace and remain confident in my purpose.
The beautiful truth is that God offers us both peace and purpose. His Word anchors us when the world feels shaky and we must remind ourselves of this on a regular basis. Let’s explore how scripture helps us refocus and realign our hearts.
Quiet the Noise with God’s Presence
“Be still, and know that I am God.” —Psalm 46:10 (NIV)
In the rush of life, God invites us to pause. Being still doesn’t mean stopping everything forever; it means making space to breathe and recognize that God is in control. It means to stop striving, stop pursuing what is not meant to be pursued. Quiet moments in prayer, journaling, or simply sitting in His presence can calm an anxious heart. Until we learn to be still in Christ, we will continue to be distracted by the world and its harmful messages that draw us away from Christ. He has so much to pour into us, but our hearts, minds & sometimes our bodies must be still. As a mom, I know that struggle is real! I remember sneaking away to my closet for even just 5 minutes to ask the Lord for strength, calm my emotions so that I could be the mom my kids needed. Sometimes that prayer was prayed out loud with my kids all around me. Thankfully, God doesn’t need a quiet room to hear my prayers.
Create intentional pauses in your day- start with 5 minutes and let it grow – to read your Bible or pray. Let the Lord renew your mind & encourage your soul.
Your Purpose Is Rooted in Him
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” —Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
You were created on purpose, for a purpose. Whether your work is in the home, a career, or serving others, God has uniquely designed you for His plan. Your value is not in what you achieve but in who you are in Him. It is so easy to allow the loud noise of the world to distract us from the truth. Who we are and what we are, as Christian women are solidly rooted in Christ. Ephesians 1 is an excellent reminder to us who we are in Christ. Our purpose is rooted in that truth. Our purpose is to glorify God. Period. That’s it.
Guard Your Mind and Heart
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” —Romans 12:2 (NIV)
Social media, comparison, and worldly pressures can steal our joy. God’s Word renews our minds. When we fix our thoughts on truth, peace follows. As Christians, we may have to live in this world, but we are not to look like it. The mark of a believer is they are transformed, changed, regenerated. But this is also not a one and done occurrence. Romans 12:2 reminds us that we are renewing our mind…this is an ongoing process. This is something we must do everyday. How do we renew our mind? I’m so glad you asked! We immerse ourselves in Scripture. We read it. Study it. Memorize it. Pray it. This renews our mind. This makes no room for the nonsense of the world. This helps us to discern truth and lies.
I encourage you to swap one distracting habit with time in God’s Word—whether it’s listening to scripture, a devotional, or worship music.
Peace Comes from Trusting God
Scripture: “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” —Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)
True peace doesn’t come from an organized home, a completed checklist, or external success. It comes from trusting God deeply, even when life feels messy. A steadfast mind is a mind that is set on the Word of God. Think of a tree with deep roots. When the winds and storms come that tree will sway to the wind but it will no be destroyed. This is the power of the scriptures in our life. When life gets shaky, rehearse truth. What do you know to be truthful about God. And don’t say he won’t give you more than you can handle, because sweet friend…He absolutely will. But that’s another blog post for another day. When we rehearse the truth about God our hearts and minds become steadfast.
Stay Focused on What Matters Most
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” —Matthew 6:33 (NIV)
When we focus on God first, peace and purpose are what follows. It doesn’t mean life will be perfect, but it will be purposeful and anchored. A steadfast heart will long for the presence of God in their life. They will seek HIS kingdom and HIS righteousness.
Begin your day with seeking God—ask God to guide your steps and priorities. Keep scripture where you can see it often. Write it on small cards or post it notes, use a dry erase marker to write on your bathroom window. Get creative!
In a distracted world, peace and purpose are not only possible—they are God’s desire for you. He invites you into a life where His presence is your peace and His plan is your purpose. But you must be intentional about the steps you take. He invites us to his table to feast on his goodness.
Dana Bailey 