The truth is,
sometimes our homes (and hearts) are being influenced without our awareness.
Whether we completely understand it or not, darkness is at work.
Darkness as black as night covers all the nations of the earth… (Isaiah 60:2)
Scripture points out that there are unseen powers at work in
the spiritual dimension that can have an effect in our homes—especially if we
share our home with those who don’t yet know the Lord.
You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. (Ephesians 2:2)
But the good news is God is greater. The second part of
Isaiah 60:2 says it all
—but the glory of the Lord rises and appears over you.
Light always displaces darkness. We combat darkness by
inviting God’s light and truth into our homes. Below are keys to help change
the atmosphere of your home.
2. Cultivate discernment – Scripture tells us to “watch and pray” (Matthew 26:41). As we do, we will more quickly recognize and discern darkness, which makes it easier to resist at its onset (James 4:7).
3. Resist encroaching darkness – We never have to yield the atmosphere of our hearts or homes. Here are some solid resisting techniques:
- Pray – Immediately ask the Lord to intervene. Thank Him for His power at work in your life in spite of how things appear.
- Worship – Sing to the Lord or turn on worship music.
- Speak out Scripture – It’s living, active and powerful (Hebrews 4:12), and Jesus defeated Satan for 40 days in the wilderness via Scripture. We can, too.
5. Invite God's presence into your home - If the hills melt like wax at the presence of the Lord (Psalm 97:5), then surely the hills of anger, confusion, and oppression in our homes will melt as well. Tell Him that you desire His presence in your home.
The
atmosphere of our homes will change
as we diligently pray, seek Him, and apply these truths!
Here is a prayer
to get you started:
God, You are worthy of all honor and glory and praise! You are awesome and mighty and I pray you will be honored in our home. Make me aware when darkness encroaches and help me to resist and cherish Your presence. Please help me to stoke the fire on the altar of my heart, so that I am aglow and burning with the Spirit (Romans 12:11). Lord, You are greater than every spiritual opposition. Change the atmosphere in my home as only You can. In the strong name of Jesus, Amen.
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6 comments:
God bless you Julie! Thank you for the guidelines for a godly home! But as for me and my house, we shall serve the LORD Joshua 24:15 :)
Thank you Julie, for your wisdom and teaching and of course your deep sincere prayers.
I have missed you, Julie. Glad to hear the health situations are improving. Praise the LORD!
I am thankful for these tips to change the atmosphere in our homes (or even to keep the atmosphere pure and God glorifying). Needed these reminders as I battle my own (latest) health issue...and can lose focus all too easy. Thanks for always pointing me in the right direction.
Hugs from Iowa!
Just ran across your blog for the first time and am truly blessed by this post. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this Godly and Biblically sound tool real life. You've blessed me. Thank you!
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