Home blessings in the Dutch country of Pennsylvania take the form of framed printed cards hanging on the living room walls, and trace their origins to similar practices in the Netherlands and Belgium. The blessings used by Catholics and Protestants usually include an image of Christ`s crucifixion and a prayer “in the sweet name of Jesus and his dear saints.” Many of them were printed in Belgium and Turnhout. [8] Here are five steps from my book, Feng Shui Your Life, on how to perform your harmonious home blessing. Don`t hesitate to invite like-minded friends or family members to participate. The more positive intentions you mention, the better! Psalm 127:1-2 says, “If the Lord does not build the house, its builders will work in vain. That is, if we do not have the Lord`s direction and guidance, our efforts will not yield results. We need his help to build a good house! I have indeed built you a tall house, a place where you can live forever. A song of ascents. Solomon Islands. If the Lord does not build the house, those who build it work in vain. If the Lord does not watch over the city, the guardian remains awake in vain. There are many prayers of blessing from home, so feel free to explore one that works for you and your family.
Below is a prayer that I use and suggest to my clients. Do not hesitate to modify it to make it your own. “Listen, Israel, the Lord our God is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and strength. And these words, which I command you today, will be on your heart. You must diligently teach and talk about your children when you are sitting in your house, and when you walk along the path, and when you lie down and when you get up. You will tie them to your hand like a sign, and they will be like blindfolds between your eyes. In Alsace, such blessings have their origin in the plague letters of the Middle Ages, sold in fairs to those who wanted to protect themselves from diseases, and the letters of fire brought by pilgrims from Cologne and containing prayers of intercession to the Magi (usually with the letters “CMB”, for Caspar, Melchior, Balthasar, integrated somewhere in the drawing), may God protect their homes from fire and calamities.
Other blessings found in Alsace and brought to Pennsylvania include blessings for entering a house, stable blessings that invoke St. Leonard or St. Blaise, blessings against fire and fire addressed to St. Agatha, and even blessings for pets addressed to St. Florentius. [8] Hebrews 3:4 – “For every house is built by somebody, but the builder of all things is God.” Most blessing prayers begin with the word “may” (for example, Numbers 6:24–27). The word “may” communicates both a request and an explanation of the spiritual reality that is unfolding. The word is an act, as when a pastor says at a wedding: “I now pronounce you husband and wife”, or when a judge says: “I sentence you to 20 years”. Words can change reality.
When we pray prayers of blessing, we live by (1) the authority given to us as children of God in Jesus` name, and (2) that authority, participating in God`s work to bring His kingdom into our world. By wisdom, a house is built, and understanding it is built; Spiritual warfare: When praying for the protection of a home, it is important to be aware that, as the Lord`s Prayer says, there is a real enemy standing in the way of what you are doing. He is encouraged to invoke the name of Jesus to claim spiritual authority over the coin. For more information on spiritual warfare, see Dr. Paul Eddy`s Spiritual Warfare Training. If you believe in the scriptures and are still looking for the right husband or wife to help you bring God`s blessings to your future home and family, the following articles can help: Therefore, may you be happy to bless your servant`s house so that it may remain before you forever. For you, Lord God, have spoken, and with your blessing your servant`s house will be blessed forever. By wisdom, a house is built, and understanding it is built; Thanks to knowledge, the rooms are filled with all the precious and pleasant riches.
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