What does simple living look like for a godly woman?

I don’t think it means having a perfectly organized home, a spotless kitchen, or a schedule that runs like clockwork.

And I certainly don’t think it means adding another long list of things to accomplish every day.

Simple living habits of a godly woman are often much more ordinary than that.

They can look like opening your Bible with your morning coffee, praying when worry starts creeping in, taking a walk, preparing a nourishing meal, calling a friend, or sitting quietly and thanking God for the life He’s given you.

Godly living happens in the ordinary moments.

The Bible gives us many examples of women who faithfully followed God in the middle of everyday life. And when we look closely, we see that a godly woman isn’t defined by perfection. She’s a woman whose heart is being continually turned toward the Lord.

So today, let’s look at ten simple living habits that can help us live with more intention, faith, and peace.

1. Sit at the Feet of Jesus

One of the most beautiful pictures of a woman spending time with Jesus is found in Luke 10.

Martha was busy serving, while her sister Mary sat at the feet of Jesus and listened to Him.

Jesus said:

“Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”
— Luke 10:42

Mary wasn’t accomplishing something impressive.

She was simply with Jesus.

I think this is one of the most important habits we can develop as Christian women.

Spend time with the Lord.

Open your Bible. Pray. Sit quietly. Listen. Think about what you’re reading.

This doesn’t have to become a complicated morning routine.

Maybe you read a chapter of Scripture with your coffee.

Maybe you pray while you’re driving.

Maybe you listen to an audio Bible while you’re folding laundry.

Maybe you spend ten quiet minutes with the Lord before everyone else wakes up.

The goal isn’t to check “Bible time” off your list.

The goal is to know Christ.

A simple living habit of a godly woman is making time to sit at the feet of Jesus.

2. Treasure the Moments God Gives You

This is a habit I’ve been thinking about a lot lately.

Treasure the moments.

When Jesus was born, Luke tells us:

“But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.”
— Luke 2:19

Mary didn’t simply experience these moments and rush on to the next thing.

She treasured them.

She pondered them.

She remembered them.

And I think there is something we can learn from her example.

Recently, I was at my son’s senior night at his soccer game.

He’s a senior, and as I watched the evening unfold, I found myself thinking about how quickly ordinary moments become memories.

The soccer games.

The family dinners.

The conversations around the kitchen.

The kids coming through the door.

The holidays.

The birthdays.

The laughter.

Even the little things that sometimes feel inconvenient while we’re living them.

One day, we may wish we could experience some of those ordinary moments again.

So let’s make a habit of noticing them.

Put the phone down sometimes.

Listen to the story.

Sit at the table a little longer.

Take the picture, but then put the camera away and actually watch.

Simple living isn’t just about simplifying our stuff.

Sometimes it’s about slowing down enough to notice the life God has already given us.

3. Spend Time With Godly Women

Another simple habit of a godly woman is intentionally spending time with other godly women.

We see a beautiful example of this in Luke 1 when Mary visits Elizabeth.

Mary had just received extraordinary news about what God was doing in her life, and she went to Elizabeth.

They spent time together.

They encouraged one another.

They praised God together.

They shared what God was doing.

We need that kind of community, too.

Christian women were never meant to walk through every season alone.

Look for women who encourage you toward Christ.

That might be a close friend.

It might be someone at church.

It might be a Bible study group.

It might even be women from several different churches who simply live in your community.

One of the Bible studies I’ve been part of included women from several different churches. We were simply women in the same area who wanted to study God’s Word and encourage one another.

Don’t be afraid to try something new.

Try a church group.

Join a Bible study.

Invite someone over for coffee.

Introduce yourself to another woman at church.

Sometimes a godly friendship begins with something as simple as, “Would you like to get together sometime?”

4. Learn From Older Women and Encourage Younger Women

Titus 2 gives us another beautiful picture of biblical community.

Older women are encouraged to teach and model godly living for younger women.

This creates a beautiful cycle.

We learn from women who have gone before us, and we pour into women coming behind us.

You don’t have to know everything to encourage another woman.

And you don’t have to have a perfect life.

You can simply share what God has taught you through your own experiences.

Maybe you’re looking for an older woman to learn from.

Pay attention at church.

Maybe there’s an older woman who has been married for decades.

Maybe you’ve noticed a woman who consistently encourages others.

Maybe there’s a woman who seems to have a wisdom and peace that you admire.

That doesn’t mean her life is perfect.

But perhaps she’s someone you could get to know.

And if you’re further along in life, look for someone younger who could use encouragement.

Invite her to coffee.

Share what you’ve learned.

Listen to her.

Pray for her.

You don’t have to have all the answers.

Sometimes simply walking alongside someone is enough.

5. Move Your Body and Care for It Well

The fifth habit is taking care of the body God has given you.

First Corinthians 6:19–20 reminds us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and that we are to glorify God with our bodies.

And 1 Timothy 4:8 reminds us that physical training has value, while godliness is valuable in every way.

So what does that look like practically?

Move your body.

Take a walk.

Go swimming.

Stretch.

Work in your garden.

Lift weights.

Ride your bike.

Play outside with your children.

Find movement that you enjoy and make it part of your everyday life.

It doesn’t have to be extreme.

It doesn’t have to be punishment.

And it doesn’t have to be about chasing a certain appearance.

It can simply be stewardship.

God gave you your body.

Take care of it so that you can use it to serve Him and love the people He has placed in your life.

6. Nourish Your Body With Intention

Taking care of our bodies also includes what we eat.

First Corinthians 10:31 says:

“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”

I love that eating and drinking are included in this verse.

Something as ordinary as a meal can be an opportunity to practice stewardship.

This doesn’t mean we have to eat perfectly.

It doesn’t mean we can never enjoy dessert.

It means we can develop the habit of choosing nourishing foods most of the time.

Whole foods can include things like:

• Fruits and vegetables
• Eggs
• Beans and lentils
• Whole grains
• Nuts and seeds
• Meat and fish
• Dairy products

These foods can provide protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients our bodies need.

And yes, enjoy the cookie.

Enjoy the birthday cake.

Enjoy the meal around your family’s table.

There is room for both nourishment and enjoyment.

The goal isn’t perfection.

It’s learning to steward what God has given us well.

7. Turn Worry Into Prayer

This may be one of the simplest habits to say and one of the hardest to practice.

When you start to worry, pray.

Philippians 4:6–7 says:

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”

Notice the words “in everything.”

Not just the big things.

Everything.

The doctor’s appointment.

Your children.

Your marriage.

Your finances.

Your job.

Your relationships.

The conversation you’re nervous about.

The situation you can’t control.

Instead of carrying the worry around all day, take it to the Lord.

You can develop a very simple habit:

Every time you catch yourself worrying, stop and pray.

It doesn’t have to be a long prayer.

“Lord, I’m worried about this. I don’t know what to do. Please help me trust You and show me what I need to do next.”

Prayer doesn’t mean we ignore our responsibilities.

It means we don’t have to carry them alone.

8. Practice Gratitude in the Ordinary

Another simple living habit of a godly woman is practicing gratitude.

Ephesians 5:20 tells us to give thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of Jesus.

Gratitude can become a way of seeing.

Thank God for the coffee in your cup.

Thank Him for your family.

Thank Him for the meal on your table.

Thank Him for the sunshine.

Thank Him for your work.

Thank Him for the hard things that are teaching you.

Thank Him for the things you sometimes take for granted.

Gratitude doesn’t mean pretending everything is easy.

It means recognizing God’s goodness even in the middle of an imperfect life.

Instead of constantly asking, “What’s missing?”

we begin to notice:

“Look at what God has already given me.”

That is a beautiful way to practice contentment.

9. Keep Your Home Simple and Orderly

Simple living and homemaking naturally go together.

But keeping a peaceful home doesn’t mean spending every waking hour cleaning.

Proverbs 31 gives us a picture of a woman who is diligent, productive, prepared, and attentive to her household.

And 1 Corinthians 14:40 tells us that things should be done decently and in order.

So rather than waiting until everything feels overwhelming, develop a few small household habits.

Put things back where they belong.

Clean the kitchen after dinner.

Keep a simple grocery list.

Do a load of laundry when the basket is full.

Declutter things you no longer use.

Prepare a few things ahead when you know the week will be busy.

These small habits can keep little messes from becoming giant projects.

And remember:

Your home doesn’t have to look perfect to be a peaceful home.

Simple living isn’t about having less just for the sake of having less.

It’s about making room for what matters.

10. Do the Ordinary Work for the Lord

Finally, one of the most important simple living habits of a godly woman is learning to faithfully do the ordinary work in front of you.

Colossians 3:23 says:

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”

Think about how much of life is ordinary.

Laundry.

Cooking dinner.

Going to work.

Cleaning the bathroom.

Packing lunches.

Paying bills.

Driving your children somewhere.

Grocery shopping.

Checking on a friend.

Serving at church.

None of these things may feel particularly important.

But ordinary doesn’t mean meaningless.

When we do these things with a heart that wants to honor God, they become opportunities for faithfulness.

You don’t have to accomplish something extraordinary every day to live a meaningful Christian life.

Sometimes faithfulness simply looks like doing the next right thing.

Wash the dishes.

Make the meal.

Call the friend.

Open your Bible.

Go for the walk.

Pray for your child.

Encourage another woman.

Show up.

And then get up tomorrow and do it again.

These little things are what make up a life.

A Simple Life Can Still Be a Faithful Life

When you put these ten habits together, simple living as a godly woman doesn’t look nearly as complicated as we sometimes make it.

It looks like:

1. Sitting at the feet of Jesus.
2. Treasuring the moments God gives you.
3. Spending time with godly women.
4. Learning from older women and encouraging younger women.
5. Caring for the body God has given you.
6. Nourishing your body with intention.
7. Turning worry into prayer.
8. Practicing gratitude.
9. Keeping your home simple and orderly.
10. Faithfully doing the ordinary work God has placed in front of you.

And none of these things earn God’s love.

We don’t become godly women because we check ten things off a list.

We do these things because we already belong to Christ.

A simple, peaceful, faithful life isn’t usually built through one giant decision.

It’s built through the small things we faithfully do day after day.

So don’t feel like you have to change everything today.

Pick one habit.

Start small.

Let it become automatic.

And then let that one faithful habit lead you toward another.

The ordinary days matter. And they are worth living intentionally.