How to Create a Godly Atmosphere at Home

How to Create a Godly Atmosphere at Home: Our homes are sanctuaries of sort and should reflect the spiritual atmosphere in our lives. People should feel welcome in our space because of the presence of God. An article written by Jacquelyn Vansant and posted on log.jacquelynvansant.com titled, 7 Principles on How to Create a Godly Atmosphere in Your Home is a balanced fare.

The author noted that our home should be a safe haven from the chaotic, outside world, a place of comfort. She added that a heavenly atmosphere in the home does not just happen, because it requires intentional planning and diligent nurturing on the part of the family that lives there. The 7 Principles highlighted in the article are:

1. Invite God into your home – Make Him an active part of your daily life;
2. Make your home a house of prayer – Let God become your compass, your centre through constant prayer. Have an honest and open communication with Him on all issues of life;
3. Prioritize the right things – Plant the right seeds by using the right words, taking actions in wisdom and shunning misleading/false information. Do not entertain gossip in any form in your home;
4. Add God’s word to your home life – Incorporate God’s word into your daily life by reading the Bible, studying and memorizing Scriptures;
5. Fill your home with music – Music can wield great influence over the human mind, emotions and attitudes. Care should be taken in the choice of the genre of music we allow in our homes. Go for those with uplifting, positive, God-honouring, inspiring lyrics and melody;
6. Be mindful of your conversations – It is impossible to always leave the baggage of the outside world at the doorstep. Stress from work, concerns over financial issues, uncertain economic and political developments follow us into our homes. While it is important to share some of these concerns with family members, be mindful of your conversations, choice of words and attitudes; and
7. Nurture through the little things – Never underestimate the little things in life. This can be as simple as keeping the kitchen clean and tidying up the living room, opening window, lighting a candle, hanging artwork that inspires everyone in the family or having the delicious aroma of a favourite meal or treat wafting through the house.