Is keeping your space tidy a daily struggle? Keeping things in their place is something I’ve always struggled with. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned to value tidiness. Little by little, I’ve trained myself to assign places to things and stick to it.
“Tidiness is the first law of Heaven,” my mother used to tell me. Now that I have a family of my own, I get it. Tidiness won’t buy you a ticket to heaven (nothing can). However, it will make your space a piece of heaven on earth.
It’s been a little over a year of enjoying living with my best friend (my husband). Even though tidiness doesn’t come naturally to either of us, we’ve developed systems to attempt to stay on top of things and keep each other in check. It’s a never-ending learning process, but we’re committed.
Tidiness matters
I don’t know if this happens to you, but the way the level of tidiness in my environment affects my emotional well-being, for good or bad, is uncanny. God is a God of order, and He wants us to have peaceful and fulfilling lives. I’ve learned that tidying up your space is a great start, but we shouldn’t stop there. We should also seek to tidy up our sleeping, eating, and spending habits to live lives that glorify our Creator.
Today, I want to share with you four tidying-up habits that I’m sure will benefit your emotional and spiritual well-being:
Keep what matters
Clutter—physical or emotional—can crowd out what really matters. Tidying your home or calendar creates margin to hear God more clearly. As you declutter, ask yourself: What in my life is taking up space that God never asked me to carry?– Hebrews 12:1
Invite Jesus into the small things
Folding laundry or wiping countertops might not feel “holy,” but when done with intention, even these tasks can become sacred. Whisper a prayer while you clean. Let these moments become a special time with Jesus.- Colossians 3:23
Tidy as an act of faithful stewardship
Your home is a gift, and managing it well is a form of stewardship. Tidying as an act of stewardship is about caring for what God has given you so you can bless others, whether that’s your family, friends, or strangers.- 1 Peter 4:10
Use the ten-minute rule
At the end of your day (or before bed), set a timer for 10 minutes to tidy just one space. You can do this in your kitchen, living room, or bathroom. This small daily habit prevents overwhelm and builds consistency.
Tidiness isn’t about striving for perfection—it’s about creating space for peace, clarity, and communion with God. When we care for our homes and surroundings with intention, we reflect the order and beauty of our Creator. May your tidying not just clear the clutter but also quiet your heart so that you can hear His still, small voice more and more clearly every day.
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