FIRST THINGS FIRST!

These biblical truths can and should be used in ANY home. New or old. New build or renovation. Apartment, condo or townhome.

Okay?! Cool. Let’s dive in.

If you haven’t seen it yet, my husband and I just recently purchased our first home together. I shared it with my instagram and facebook family the day after… and I mean it was a dream then and it’s still a dream now. I am just so grateful to God for everything He’s done in my life. We weren’t always in this space in life. We’ve come such a long way.

Having stayed in our two-bedroom apartment for a year and a half, we decided it was time to truly plant ourselves, our new family, in DFW, Texas. We started our new construction journey July 2020.

This home is so significant to us already, but noting God’s truth in this new space that would soon be ours is something we’ll never forget. God’s Word will now forever be written on/in this home.

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 tells us to inscribe God’s commandments on the doorposts of your home and so you know we did exactly that, period’t!

Keep reading and I’ve shared some of my fav truths to bless your home regardless of if your building, renovating, owning, or renting.

ps. If you do not own your home that is OK! You can write these truths on a small piece of paper, index card or post-it note.

pss. If you are not writing on the wood or steel frame of your home, same rules apply as above.

psss. Everything you do for God and under His instruction does not have to be on display if that applies to you and your situation.

So… first came the foundation, and finally, then came the framing and the walls.

This was the perfect opportunity to continue marking our authority on this new land / territory in a special way.

We stopped at the dollar tree, grabbed a two-pack of red and blue permanent markers and brought them to the framed house. We pulled up and began praising and worshiping…then we literally marked almost every inch of structural wood frame in sight…

ANYWHERE IN YOUR HOME

The Lord’s prayer.

Found in Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:1-4

All of Psalm 91.

For protection and rescue from danger.

All of Psalm 23.

A display of your trust in God.

Spiritual Warfare Prayer can be found here

ENTRY WAY

But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. (Joshua 24:15)

You will be blessed when you go in and blessed when you go out. (Deuteronomy 28:6)

For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. (Psalm 91:11)

LIVING / DINING ROOM

I have indeed built a magnificent temple for you, a place for you to dwell forever. (1 King 8:13)

Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. (Matthew 7:24-25)

For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. (Hebrews 3:4)

He will once again fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy. (Job 8:21)

Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches. (Proverbs 24:3-4)

But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. (Joshua 24:15)

KITCHEN

They broke bread together and ate together with glad and sincere hearts. (Acts 2:46).

Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses and we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. (Matthew 6:11)

BEDROOM (adults)

We love because he first loved us. (1 John 4:19)

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. (Psalm 4:8)

Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)

You will be blessed when you go in and blessed when you go out. (Deuteronomy 28:6)

I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the LORD was watching over me. (Psalm 3:5)

When you lie down, you will not be afraid, when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. (Proverbs 3:24)

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27)

BEDROOM (children)

For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of love, power, and a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7) - You can replace “sound mind” with “self-discipline” when needed.

Be still, and know that I am God. (Psalm 46:10)

Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him. (Psalms 127:3)

Be strong and courageous. (Joshua 6:

I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the LORD was watching over me. (Psalm 3:5)

Children born to a mighty man (woman or family) are like arrows in a warrior’s hands. (Psalms 127:4)

You will be blessed when you go in and blessed when you go out. (Deuteronomy 28:6)

It’s been a little over 90 days and this house is becoming our home. The peace, the love, the joy we feel here. I can’t wait to decorate, furnish and continue praising God in this home and on this land.

hint hint: I did this multiple times after the initial event :) this home, my home, is Holy Ground.

I’d love for you to share some of your favorite verses in the comments.

Until next time.

xoxo,

Victoria Grace