Foundation and Framing

I loved this idea when I first heard about it.  I believe there is real creative power in our words, especially when we speak and/or write God's Word.  I want the presence of Jesus + hope + love + peace + strength to permeate the atmosphere of my new home!  Early Saturday morning, I drove to the house and wrote verses on my framing and foundation.  It was hot out there, but this was worth it.  I learned that 50 symbolizes freedom, release, and a new cycle, so I chose the 50 verses below... 38 down, 12 to go.

 

FOUNDATION

“But God’s truth stands firm like a foundation stone with this inscription: ‘The LORD knows those who are His,’ and ‘All who belong to the LORD must turn away from evil.’”  ~2 Timothy 2:19

“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”  ~Psalm 31:24

“You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.”  ~Psalm 119:14 

FRONT DOORWAY AND ENTRYWAY

 “May God’s peace be on this house!”  ~Luke 10:5

 “Fix these words of Mine in your hearts and minds… Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates, so that as long as the sky remains above the earth, you and your children may flourish in the land the LORD swore to give your ancestors.”  ~Deuteronomy 11:18-21

 “If you obey the LORD your God and faithfully keep all His commands… You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out.”  ~Deuteronomy 28:6

“His faithfulness will be a protective shield… If you make the LORD your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will befall you; no plague will come near your dwelling.  For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.”  ~Psalm 91

 ‘May the Lord bless and protect you; may the Lord’s face radiate with joy because of you; may He be gracious to you, show you His favor, and give you His peace.”  ~Numbers 6:24-26

“May God prosper you and your family and multiply everything you own.”  ~1 Samuel 25:6

MY BEDROOM

“In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.”  ~Psalm 4:8

 “Surely Your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.”  ~Psalm 23:6

“Love is patient.  Love is kind...  Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.  Love never fails.”  ~1 Corinthians 13:4,7-8

 “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”  ~Matthew 11:28

MY CLOSET

 “Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience… Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And above all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect harmony.”  ~Colossians 3:12-14

 “Clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.”  ~1 Peter 3:4

MY BATHROOM

Give us clean hands and pure hearts.  (Psalm 24:4)

LIBRARY/OFFICE

“I have set before you an open door which no one is able to shut.”  ~Jesus, Revelation 3:8

“Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.”  ~Psalm 37:4

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for people.”  Colossians 3:23

CHILD’S BEDROOM

“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; you will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant.”  ~Proverbs 3:24

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.”  ~1 Timothy 4:12

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”  ~Proverbs 22:6

 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.”  ~Jeremiah 29:11

 “I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Christ who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose.]”  ~Philippians 4:13

 “Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”  ~2 Thess. 3:16

“Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.”  ~Proverbs 3:6

“But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.”  ~2 Thessalonians 3:3

CHILD’S BEDROOM WINDOW

“My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber…  The Lord Himself watches over you!  The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade… The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life.”  ~Psalm 121:5-7

CHILD’S BATHROOM

“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”  ~Psalm 51:10

“Those who look to God for help will be radiant with joy...”  ~Psalm 34:5

GUEST ROOM

“As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”  ~John 13:34

 “Choose this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”  ~Joshua 24:15

“In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness will never extinguish it.”  ~John 1:4-5

KITCHEN

"Go enjoy rich food and sweet drinks, and give something to those who have nothing prepared.  For this day is holy to our Lord. Don't be sorrowful, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."  ~Nehemiah 8:10

"Don't forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!"  ~Hebrews 13:2

DINING AREA

 “They worshiped together regularly… and shared their meals with great joy and thankfulness.”  Acts 2:46

PANTRY

“O taste and see that the Lord is good. How happy is the man who trusts in Him!”  ~Psalm 34:8

FAMILY ROOM

 “If God is for us, who can be against us?”  ~Romans 8:31

“My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to every prayer made in this place.  For I have chosen and consecrated this house so that My Name may be there forever.  My eyes and My heart will be there always.”  ~2 Chronicles 7:15-16

 FAMILY ROOM WINDOWS

“Great is His faithfulness; His mercies are new every morning.”  ~Lamentations 3:23

“Don’t hide your light! Let it shine for all; let your good deeds glow for all to see, so that they will praise your heavenly Father.”  ~Matthew 5:16

“Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us. And make the work of our hands stand strong.” ~Psalm 90:17

BACKYARD DOORFRAME

“Protect me, LORD, from the power of the wicked. Keep me safe from violent men…”  ~Psalm 140:4

“The Lord will give strength to His people.  He will bless them with peace.”  ~Psalm 29:11

LAUNDRY ROOM

“Purify me from my sins, and I will be clean.  Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.”  ~Psalm 51:7

FIREPLACE

“His Word in my heart is like fire...”  ~Jeremiah 20:9

GARAGE

“The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.”  ~Psalm 121:8

STORM SHELTER

“You bless those who obey you, LORD; your love protects them like a shield.”  ~Psalm 5:12

  “Lord, when doubts fill my mind, when my heart is in turmoil, quiet me and give me renewed hope and cheer.”  ~Psalm 94:19

"I will look to the Lord, and confident in Him I will keep watch; I will wait with hope and expectancy for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.  Do not gloat over me, my enemy!  Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light!"  ~Micah 7:7-8

[*Final additions after this post = Deuteronomy 8:10-18 and Psalm 73:25]

*I realize that these words without faith and action are not enough... God's Word holds power and blessings when I seek Him in prayer and choose obedience in my daily life, making choices that reflect my deepest values.  So I am determined to keep improving there, to be devoted and take my calling seriously.  And to make this home and any other future homes of mine a place where Jesus is always welcomed and honored!

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In other news, Happy 34th Birthday to Sarah Elizabeth!! ❤

Here's a celebratory slideshow of fun memories together:

May the Lord quiet you and give you renewed hope and cheer!