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Building our house on the word of God

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Last winter, the Doorposts blog had a Write Them on the Doorposts contest.  To participate, you simply had to submit a photo, or photos, showing how you decorate your home with scripture.  I did not participate in the contest, but I got some wonderful ideas on ways to display God’s word in your home.  

I’ve already used one of the creative contest submissions in our new home.  I got the idea from the Tyler Family who lost their home in a tornado.  When they rebuilt their house, they had family and friends write scriptures on the framing of the house.  What a wonderful way to wrap your family in God’s word and to literally build your house on the word of God.

I knew I wanted to do this someday, and that someday came sooner than I thought it would.  We are in the process of building and our house should be finished some time in August.  When they completed the framing, I went in and got to work writing God’s word on the “doorposts” of our home.  Here are some pictures of some of the scriptures I wrote down:

Master bedroom

 

Family room

 

Luke’s room; I meant to write this in the finished basement, but it got switched
 

Here are the other scriptures I wrote on the framing:

The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands.
Proverbs 14:1
(Kitchen/morning room)
 
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.
Proverbs 19:21
(Jorge’s office)
 
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.
Galatians 6:9
(My office/school room)
 
And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart.  You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.  You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes.  You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.
Deuteronomy 6:6-9
(school room)
 
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13
(Rachel’s room)
 
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path.
Proverbs 3:5-6
(Lauren’s room)
 
Children are a heritage of the Lord, and the fruit of the womb is a reward.
Psalm 127:3
(new baby’s room)
 
Whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things.
Philippians 4:8
(Twins’ room)
 
For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord, plans of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11
(Sam’s room)
 
Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.  Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
Ephesians 6:10-11
(finished basement; meant to put this in Luke’s room, but I goofed)

I’m looking forward to using many more of the wonderful ideas from the contest when our home is finished!

What scriptures do you have written on the doorposts of your home (what scriptures do you have displayed in your home)? 
 

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    1. Emily Cook says

      Great ideas!
      I have Scriptures and hymns posted all over the house- particularly in my grumpy work areas (by the sink and by the laundry machine!) It is a gentle reminder for me to point my eyes and thoughts UP! 🙂
      Hopping by from Consider the Lillies!
      Emily
      http://www.weakandloved.com

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    2. Trina says

      Hi. I found you from Holy Spirit-led Homeschooling. What a wonderful idea! I love when people take commands in the Bible literally. By the way, I love your fabric flower decorations on your sidebars! Super cute!

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      • Sarah Avila says

        Thanks Lauren!

        I just linked up! I’m glad you found my blog and told me about your link up. It looks like a fun one. I’ve added it to my linky list.

        Blessings!

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    7. What Joy Is Mine says

      When we built our home, we did the same thing but God just laid the idea on my heart. Each family member picked their scripture choice for their room and we decided together on the rest. I took pictures as well before it was all covered up. It is a great way to bless your home and to acknowledge God’s provision. Thank you for bringing up a wonderful memory and for sharing at WJIM this week. You choose beautiful scripture to bless your home.

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