"THE WORKINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: John 16:8-11(And when he comes, he will convince the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: concerning sin, because they do not believe in me; concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see me no more; concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.)
God our Father, be with us in our homes through this and every day. Help us, when we are tired, to control our wills and tempers and to take thought for others. Make us loving and patient, forgiving others as we hope to be forgiven; that in our homes Your royal law of love may reign; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
GODLY HOME
A Godly home is a place where an imperfect family relies on God’s grace to be a faithful reflection of God in the way it relates to others both inside and outside. So, these are what a Godly home connotes:
Therefore, let us make our homes godly so that the glory of God will be seen and God Himself will be glorified.
A HAPPY HOME
A truly happy home is worth much more than its weight in gold. You should feel safe, comfortable, and love yourself in the place that you live. When your kids come running out of their room doing a goofy dance in their pajamas, or your partner decides to do something extra special to make you feel loved, those are the memories that build your house into a home. Love and laughter are at the root of happiness and are a key aspect to a happy and healthy home.
“Remember laughing? Laughter enhances the blood flow to the body’s extremities and improves cardiovascular function. Laughter releases endorphins and other natural mood elevating and pain-killing chemicals, improves the transfer of oxygen and nutrients to internal organs.
Laughter boosts the immune system and helps the body fight off disease, cancer cells as well as viral bacteria and other infections. Being happy is the best cure of all diseases!”
― Patch Adams
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A House Blessing invokes God's timeless blessing upon a home and all who enter it. A heartfelt housewarming, wedding or shower gift, or a thoughtful Christmas or birthday
FILL THOU MY LIFE, O LORD, MY GOD
in every part with praise,
that my whole being may proclaim
thy being and thy ways.
Not for the lip of praise alone,
nor e'en the praising heart
I ask, but for a life made up
of praise in every part.
2 Praise in the common words I speak,
life's common looks and tones,
in fellowship enjoyed at home
with my beloved ones,
enduring wrong, reproach, or loss
with sweet and steadfast will,
forgiving freely those who hate,
returning good for ill.
3 So shall each fear, each fret, each care
be turned into a song,
and every winding of the way
the echo shall prolong.
So shall no part of day or night
from sacredness be free,
but all my life, in every step,
be fellowship with thee.
Charles D. Meigs
