With summer practically behind us, and the busyness of fall and upcoming holidays looming ahead, we need to store up our reserves now.
Here’s one way: Throw a private party in your home! Just for two. Jesus and you. Invite the Prince of Peace in to stay. Not just to live in the neighborhood. Or even next door. But right in your home, inside of you.
Jesus has already said He and the Father would love to make their home with you (John 14:23).
But is Jesus welcome in every room? To peek in your closets? See inside your pantry? Look under your bed?
We invite you to . . .
- Print this paper house. It has five rooms, each representing an area of your life.
- Pick a half-hour when your home is (mostly) calm (or choose five minutes a day for five days).
- Take your Bible and the printed house with you into each room of your home.
- While physically present, acknowledge Jesus’ presence there, too, through scripture readings and prayer.
Invite Him to renovate each space, bringing revival and renewal. . .
- To the activities that go on in that space
- To the people who walk through its doors
- To the relationships lived out there
Allow the Spirit of the Lord to breathe replenishment and revitalization to spaces you’ve had locked up too long. He longs to awaken every area of your life for His purposes and His glory.
And when we allow Him into the center of it all—even our messes, perhaps especially our messes—He brings His peace along with Him.
What room (or area) of your life most needs refreshing?
What room have you most recently renovated? Please share in the comments.
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Good morning, Lisa. Thank you for the print out of the house! I love this concept! It just finished printing out. I’ve most recently invited him into my pantry because the doctor said that I really need to lose weight. I know that in my own strength I could never accomplish what is being asked of me, but with Jesus I know I can see it accomplished. Down 11 pounds now since the second week of June! :-) We serve a great God. I’m looking forward to using this print out and memorizing the Scriptures as I go into each room with Jesus.
What a beautiful example of this, Dianna. Inviting Jesus into your pantry is a HARD one. I’m so glad you’ve already been blessed by doing that. I’m sure it’s a boost not only to your health but also to your faith to see God answer your obedience in such tangible ways. Thanks so much for sharing that with us here!
Interesting idea…kind of “Feng Shui with the Big J”.
He’s already here, since there is at least one formerly stray and abandoned dog in every room. Where love is, He is.
Ha. Yes, nice analogy Andrew. Any time we intentionally spend with the Big J is time well-spent. I’m glad His presence is with us ALL the time, whether we’re aware or not. Love this truth you share: “Where love is, He is.” Amen.
Love this, Lisa! I am going to share this with my online prayer group. :)
Thanks, Lyli! We appreciate you sharing this.
Lisa – I just had to see what your post was about since your title reminded me of my Jesus is Here post from last week. I love it! It’s prayer-walking your home. We used to prayer-walk the school I taught at one morning a week before the kids arrived, and I’ve prayer-walked churches, I even know of people who prayer-walk neighborhoods – but for some reason, I missed the memo on prayer-walking my home. I love love the guide. Scripture and prayer – there’s supernatural strength in that. What a blessing you’ve shared!
Just read your post. Your daughter definitely has it right–such a keen awareness that Jesus is here. What a blessing that you prayer-walked the school weekly! That’s such a wonderful way to spread God’s love far and wide. Thanks for sharing here, Janet.
Good Afternoon Lisa! I love your house prayer walk. It’s very powerful. I like this idea to use with my kids at church.I am the director of children’s ministries. Would you be able to share it with me to edit or be able to edit it yourself with the bedroom having a Bible verse related to children and instead of office it could be playroom?
Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks for your help and support!
Grace,
Lydia
Sure, Lydia! That’s a great idea. As long as I can find the original! ha. I’ll look for it and be back in touch. But you’re welcome to modify it in the meantime however would be useful to you.
I sent some options to your email. They’re not great but maybe they are something you can work with! :)