5 Bible Verses to Bless a House
The house is the place of life of the home, it is a place of healing and love between the members of the family. To bless one's home is thus to ask the Lord for the grace to come and live in this house so that the home may become the place of the living presence of God. It is about placing the members of the household under His protection. "Today salvation has come to this house" (Luke 19:9), let us read the Word that attests to the benefits of blessing one’s house! Discover 5 biblical verses on the blessing of a house.
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5 biblical quotes about the blessing of a house
Bless your house to consecrate it to the Lord
“I have chosen and consecrated this temple so that my Name may be there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there.” (2 Chronicles 7:16)
The benefits of blessing one's house
“The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,’ says the Lord Almighty. ‘And in this place I will grant peace,’ declares the Lord Almighty.” (Haggai 2:9)
“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” (Psalms 4:8)
Praying to bless one's house
“Now be pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight; for you, Sovereign Lord, have spoken, and with your blessing the house of your servant will be blessed forever.” (2 Samuel 7:29)
“When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you.” (Luke 10:5-6)
With Hozana, pray to receive the Lord's blessing!
The blessing of God on our homes manifests His presence at our side and ensures peace in our homes. Just as Jesus said to Zacchaeus, "I must stay at your house today." (Luke 19:5), we too address this request to the Lord and entrust our house, our home:
- Receive a word of blessing every day to meditate on as a family.
- Give more space to God in your home by praying to Saints Louis and Zélie Martin.
- Pray to the Lord to come and reign in the heart of your family by joining this novena at the Sacred Heart!
