Mark your home as God's territory*

If you are a Christian, would anyone know that you claim the name of Christ by walking into your home?

One of my projects this spring and summer was to begin to mark our home as God's territory. I found some beautify, carved, wooden crosses at Hobby Lobby for half price, but that was just a start. I began to add some scripture in prominent locations. This is one I painted in the laundry room (remember my nemesis the laundry?). I think in the next house I will use a portion of Psalm 90:17--"establish the work of our hands." I've also wanted to use Matthew 6:33 (maybe on the kitchen soffit?) and to put the fruits of the spirit in the girls bedroom which I haven't had a chance to do yet. Maybe the next house?

I also added a painted chalkboard wall in the kitchen. It's been such a blessing to be reminded of a scripture that God has laid on my heart while working in the kitchen or when I pass by, or practice writing out a passage I've been memorizing. I'm going to miss this board in the new house.

Marking your home includes not only what you add but what you take away. Are there books, magazines, movies, artwork in your home that are displeasing to God? Get rid of them. Are there more TVs than Bibles. Maybe it's time to consider a change. Do your kids know how to respond to the shout of "O-H" but they don't know the 10 commandments? How true that was in my house. What about the music you listen to? Does it praise the worldly pursuits of the flesh or lift up the holy attributes of God? Ask and God will open your eyes, He is opening mine wider everyday.

*Mark Your Home as God's Territory is step 5 in the message by Voddie Baucham "Getting Your House in Order." You can also read more in the book Family Driven Faith.