Anoint the front door and pray that all who enter your home will
“go out in joy and be led forth in peace
,” (Isaiah 55:12, NIV). 2.) Walk through the entryway and shared spaces. Lord, we set this house apart for your glory.
What do you say when anointing your house?
Anoint the front door and pray that all who enter your home will
“go out in joy and be led forth in peace
,” (Isaiah 55:12, NIV). 2.) Walk through the entryway and shared spaces. Lord, we set this house apart for your glory.
How do I anoint my house with anointing oil?
Anointing oil is commonly used when blessing a new home or a home that has faced some form of spiritual problem. Anoint your home by
putting a small dab of oil on your finger and then touching the frame of every door in every room with it
.
How do you do a prayer walk through your house?
Begin at one end and work your way into each room. You can use scriptures or thank God for blessings or pray for protection over your home and family. While inside, pray over each doorway,
walk throughout the room saying your
prayer or scriptures, and then move to the next room until you are finished.
What prayer can I say to bless my house?
Dear God
, I pray that as we invite others into our house that we would use this time wisely to show your love to them. I thank you that you are here in our house and I pray that they would be able to feel the peace that comes from you in our house, in Jesus' name, Amen.
What is the oil of joy?
This heavenly anointing or unction of the Holy Spirit is figuratively called the
oil of gladness
. It is described as having a heavenly fragrance of myrrh, aloes and cassia, out of ivory palaces. The Oil of Joy is also mentioned in Isaiah 61:3.
How do you welcome God into your house?
- PRAY: I love that we can pray anytime, anywhere – and He will hear and answer our prayers. …
- READ SCRIPTURES: Whatever books you believe in – read them. …
- UNPLUG FROM THE WORLD: With the media these days our lives can be full of everything BUT Jesus.
What does the Bible say about blessing your house?
Pray that God keeps your home safe:
Numbers 6:24-26 “
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
”
Why do we use olive oil to anoint?
Many Christians use olive oil to anoint themselves or others in
a symbolic affirmation of their religious devotion and commitment
. You can anoint yourself daily or to mark special occasions, such as fasts.
How do you pray for peace in your house?
Please fill my heart with peace
. Let peace return, O Lord please bless our hearts with love, our minds with rest, our bonds with unity and trust. Help us to kneel now at your cross. Let peace return, O Lord refill this place with gentle words until this home becomes a sanctuary, a harbor safe, a hope retreat.
What is the best prayer to God?
Loving God
, I pray that you will comfort me in my suffering, lend skill to the hands of my healers, and bless the means used for my cure. Give me such confidence in the power of your grace, that even when I am afraid, I may put my whole trust in you; through our Savior Jesus Christ.
How do I ask God for protection?
Lord God, I pray for Your protection as
I begin this day
. You are my hiding place, and under Your wings I can always find refuge. Protect me from trouble wherever I go, and keep evil far from me.
How do I bless my house myself?
If you prefer to bless the house yourself, use anointing oil (which can simply be cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil, blessed by a minister)
to mark a cross on each of the windows and doors inside the house
. As you mark the sign of the cross, utter a simple prayer asking God to bless the room.
When should you bless a house?
When's the best time to do a house blessing? You can do a house blessing
before you move into a new space
or when you want to bless a space you already inhabit in a new, purposeful way. For example, you may do a house blessing when a new spouse moves in or a baby comes into your life.
What do you say when you sprinkle holy water?
V.
Blessed are you, Lord, all-powerful God, who in Christ, the living water of salvation, blessed and transformed us
. Grant that when we are sprinkled with this water or make use of it, we will be refreshed inwardly by the power of the Holy Spirit and continue to walk in the new life we received at Baptism.
