This afternoon we hosted an informal open house for family and friends.
It was a cold, wet, snowy/rainy day
but still, there were those who ventured out of their cozy homes
to take a walk through this house in progress.
It was the first of, hopefully, many times that these
cousins will be walking through this front door.
Our own siblings ...
and friends came to write well wishes and verses on the walls.
I cannot even express how this felt,
what a gift they gave to us!
These verses I found where our headboard will be.
This one on the posts just off the entrance,
about the center of the house.
There are many more ...
The kids made their own memories
all over the house ...
verses
art ... scribbles
I think they claimed their territory in various ways ...
on posts, on walls, on steps ...
not forgetting the ones who could not be there.
After everyone left, my H and I went through the house with
a lamp and the flashlights on our phones,
reading these blessings that will always be tucked
into the walls of this house ...
feeling like it got a great big hug.
In the meantime, wishes and verses from those who could not come
were still coming to my inbox tonight.
Please feel free to add ...
Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds ...
Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.
Deuteronomy 11:18-20
10 comments:
Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2
Oh Anneliese, how beautiful! What a lovely way to dedicate your new home to the Lord. It's fun to imagine all of the family and friend events that will be held within those new walls.
I love this.. so wonderful to ask the Lord's blessing on your new home and all who enter.
I noticed you didn't take a picture of the reference that I left for you to find... something a bit less serious. =)
Love this idea you had and followed through with. What a blessing to have your inner walls covered with these truths and prayers! Love it.
What a wonderful idea...very unique way to bless your new home! It was a blessing to me to read and I add my petition to God to bless you as you bless those who go in and out of your new home.
Oh how I love this!!! Your house got a huge hug indeed. I see there were even some treats for your guests - of course! I love all the verses and messages that were written. All who enter your home will surely sense and feel the love and warmth within those walls!
What meaningful words are forever embedded in the frame of your house! Such a special way to dedicate the house to the Lord.
So glad to be a part of your 'house blessing'! That is just the best way to dedicate your home to be used for God's glory.
I loved reading your house blessings today.
May God's love fill your beautiful new home.
Audrey.
The Lord bless you, and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine on you,
and be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance on you,
and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26
Blessings and Shalom to you and your family
in the new home you will be living in.
Love from NC,
Sandy
I so appreciate you all, dear blogging friends, whom I can share life with. Thank you for the verses and well wishes! God bless you!
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