6 Practical Ways to Keep God at the Center of Your Life
What’s Inside: Discover 5 practical ways to keep God at the center of your life so you can grow in faith, strengthen your walk with Him.
Do you ever sit down with your Bible, ready to seek God and five minutes later you’re scrolling Pinterest for dinner recipes, remembering the laundry you forgot in the washer, or suddenly feeling the urge to reorganize the junk drawer? (Please tell me I’m not the only one!)
As women, our hearts truly long for God, but our minds and schedules can feel like a circus act some days. We want to pray, but the phone buzzes. We want to read Scripture, but the kids are calling. We want quiet time, but somehow life always seems louder.
I get it—I’ve been there, and if I’m honest, I still do end up there more often than I’d like. But I’ve learned it helps to have practical, grace-filled ways to stay focused and actually pursue God’s presence in the middle of real life.
So today, I want to share six practical ways to keep God at the center of your life—and trust me, these aren’t lofty “perfect Christian woman” ideas. These are things any of us can do, even on the messy, coffee-stained, running-behind kind of days.
What it Really Means to Keep God at the Center of your Life
Keeping God as the center of our lives is an invitation to intimacy. It means we pursue God not only in quiet moments with our Bible, but also while doing dishes, driving to work, or tucking little ones into bed. It’s a posture of love and dependence that transforms ordinary days into holy ground. And the beautiful promise of God’s Word is that when we seek Him this way, Sis, He is faithful to meet us right where we are.
Common Challenges from a Woman who Desires to Seek God
Let’s be honest, sister—wanting to seek God with all your heart and actually doing it can sometimes feel like two very different things. Our desire is genuine, but the road can get bumpy. Life is busy, our minds are distracted, and the enemy would love nothing more than to keep us from growing in intimacy with the Lord.
For many women, the challenges look something like this:
- Busy schedules that pull us in every direction. Between family, work, and responsibilities, it can feel like there’s never a quiet moment to sit with God.
- A distracted heart and mind. Even when we do find the time, our thoughts can wander to to-do lists, worries, or the noise of the world around us.
- Feelings of unworthiness. Sometimes we believe the lie that we have to “fix ourselves up” before we can come close to God, forgetting that He invites us just as we are.
- Spiritual dryness. There are seasons when prayer feels hard, Scripture feels heavy, and we wonder if God even sees our effort.
- Comparing ourselves to others. It’s easy to look at someone else’s spiritual walk and feel like we’ll never measure up.
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6 Practical Ways to Keep God at the Center
Make Time for His Word Daily
God reveals His heart through Scripture. Even just a few intentional verses each day can nourish your soul. Open your Bible with expectation, asking the Holy Spirit to guide you and make His Word alive and personal.
Pray with Honesty
Prayer doesn’t need fancy words. God desires your heart, not a performance. Pour out your thoughts, joys, and struggles to Him throughout the day. Let your prayers be real- genuine even.
Try to be Consistent
Prayer doesn’t need fancy words. God desires your heart, not a performance. Pour out your thoughts, joys, and struggles to Him throughout the day. Consistency builds intimacy—He loves when His daughters come close.
Prayer doesn’t need fancy words. God desires your heart, not a performance. Pour out your thoughts, joys, and struggles to Him throughout the day. Consistency builds intimacy—He loves when His daughters come close.
Cultivate a Spirit of Worship
Worship isn’t limited to Sunday morning songs. Worship is a lifestyle of adoration. Play worship music while you cook, praise Him during a walk, or whisper thanks before bed. Worship turns your heart back to Him in the middle of ordinary moments.
Journal Your Journey with God
Writing down prayers, Scriptures, and reflections helps you slow down and really listen for His voice. Journaling can turn into a sacred place where you see God’s faithfulness written across the pages of your life.
Create Space for Stillness
Our days are filled with noise, but seeking God sometimes means simply being still in His presence. Let His peace wash over you in silence. In the stillness, He strengthens and restores your heart.
30 Day Bible Plan to Help you Seek God with a Whole Heart
Sometimes we need a little guidance and structure to stay focused as we seek the Lord each day. That’s why I created The Seeking Woman Bible Plan—a 30-day journey filled with Scripture readings, devotional thoughts, and daily prayer points, all centered on the theme of seeking God wholeheartedly.
Each day gives you:
- A Bible verse to meditate on
- A devotional question to guide your study
- An application question to bring God’s Word into real life
- A prayer point to help you lift your heart to God
There’s also 10 pages of creative elements that include 2 coloring pages and journaling elements.
It’s designed to fit into your quiet time, whether you have ten minutes or an hour, and to encourage you to consistently seek after Him with joy and purpose.
More Resources to Help You Seek the Lord
If you’re looking for more resources to seek the Lord, here are some books that will help you on your journey to follow the Lord. Click HERE for the Amazon links or on the image at right.
Finding Strength and Joy as You Keep God at the Center
Sister, seeking God with all your heart isn’t about perfection—it’s about having a willing spirit and a hungry soul. These 6 practical steps can help you create space for Him in the middle of real life, but sometimes it helps to have a little extra guidance along the way.
That’s why I created The Seeking Woman Bible Plan—a 30-day devotional and prayer journey to encourage you, challenge you, and keep your heart focused on pursuing God every single day. If your soul is longing for more of Him, this plan is a beautiful next step. 💗
You can find it here or right below this paragraph—and I’d love to walk with you through it.
