Thursday, October 20, 2005

Housewarming (Dedication) Prayer

Lord God, today is a day of rejoicing. There is a home that has just been bought and it is our desire to dedicate this dwelling place to You.

 

We are mindful from Scripture, Mat 8:20 "And Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven have nests; but the Son of man has no where to lay his head."

 

This is a blessed event that we are privileged to have a place to not only lay our head each evening, but to live and love and have Your Presence with us. May this earthly temple belong to You that all that enter here might know that You are head of this household.

 

We pray that this home be a home of peace. We pray that all that live or enter here might recognize that You are honored here and that we give You the glory for making this dwelling place a reality. May guests find solace and comfort here.

 

We pray that this home be central in gathering fond and rich memories. We pray that moments of love and gatherings be cherished. We pray that our memories of these times never fail us.

 

We pray for this house's upkeep. That will mean finances and labor. We pray that we never let this home go to disarray. Provide for us, Lord.

 

We pray likewise for the property that surrounds this house. May the upkeep of the lawn and garden reflect Your beauty in nature.

 

We pray that our gratitude to You in providing this home never diminish or be taken for granted. May these times of gratitude for Your bounty never cease.

 

Bless this home, God our Provider and grant our prayer for the well-being of those that dwell here. We give thanks in the name of Christ Jesus. Amen