Conducting a house blessing prayer is a must! Whether you are a new homeowner, you live in an apartment, or a condo, the point is that you live somewhere and wherever you call home must be anointed with the blessing of the God.
We are going to cover this topic in-depth so that you have all the necessary tools to conduct a house blessing prayer.
I’ve lived in my home for over 10 years now, and every time someone walks into my home they always mention how “good it feels”.
They may not realize it, but I know for sure that what they are feeling is the presence of God.
How do I know this? Because I invited him in with what I am about to teach you today.
After this, you will know why do you bless a home, how to do a house blessing prayer, what you bring to a house blessing, scripture references, and a house blessing prayer for you to recite.
Let’s dive into it, so you can be on your way to blessing your house. 😊
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The Importance of Doing A House Blessing Prayer (Why do you bless a home?)
Let’s face it, the world is not as safe as it used to be. In today’s time, you need to ensure that your family is safe and protected.
Not only that, you want to make sure that your home is filled with a peaceful presence.
The only sure proof way to do both of these things is to invite the presence of the Holy Spirit into your home.
Yes, you can invite the Holy Spirit in and you can also grieve the Holy Spirit.
Ultimately, God is the only one who can keep you and your family safe, so it’s important that you make it known to the spiritual world that God is welcomed in your home.
Take a look at this scripture, Psalms 127:1-2
Unless the Lord builds the house,
those who build it labor in vain.
Unless the Lord watches over the city,
the watchman stays awake in vain.
Top Reasons For A House Blessing Prayer:
1. To invite the presence of the Holy Spirit to live in your home (every room of your home).
The most important reason is to ensure that the blessing of the Lord is over your home and that God’s presence can be felt there. Why? Because where the spirit of the Lord is there is freedom.
By inviting the Holy Spirit in your home, you also give God permission to flow freely throughout your home and within your family.
2. To drive out any ungodly or evil spirits from your home
This one is important if you are NOT living in a newly built home. Previous people could have left behind spirits or be involved in practices that may prohibit the spirit of the Lord.
You never know what the people before you were doing in that space, so blessing it and clearing it out is a must!
Don’t forget, this is also very important if you’re buying a newly built home as spirits like to take over regions, neighborhoods, etc.
Plus, different people have been in and out of your home during the construction phase. such as carpenters, builders, painters etc. This could leave a lot of room for negative spirits.
3. To ask for protection over yourself and/or your family.
4. To ensure protection over your home from any unseen dangers or natural disasters.
5. Because we have a spiritual enemy that cannot be fought with earthly weapons. Ephesians 6:12.
Ultimately, you want to commit your house to God. That is what you are doing when you are conducting a house blessing prayer.
You are letting God know, as well as angels and demons, that your house is now dedicated to the Lord and it is off limits!
If your interested in learning how to pray more effectively, there are a few books that I’ve used over the years. Check them out here on Amazon.
What The Bible Say’s About Blessing Your Home
First off, God wants your home blessed and he wants you to enjoy the home that he has given you!
God created the family structure and created you for community, so your home is a sacred place to God. After all, you are his child!
In your home, God wants you to dwell in safety, live peacefully, and thrive and flourish.
Did you know that your home is also a place for you to meet with God, and a place for him to reside?
Think about that as you are doing your house blessing prayer. Have these affirmations in your heart.
- God resides in my home
- God wants to meet with me in my house
Let’s take a look at some bible verses about blessing a home, and see what the bible has to say.
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10 Bible Verses About Blessing A Home
Psalms 127:1-2
“Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.
Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain”.
Revelations 3:20
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me”.
2 Samuel 7:29
“Now be pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight; for you, Sovereign Lord, have spoken, and with your blessing the house of your servant will be blessed forever.”
Isaiah 32:18
“And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.”
1 Samuel 25:6
“Say to him: ‘Long life to you! Good health to you and your household! And good health to all that is yours!”
2 Chronicles 7:15-16
“Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attentd unto the prayer that is made in this place. For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.”
Luke 10:5
“And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.”
Proverbs 3:33
“The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.”
Genesis 39:5
“And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the Lord blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake; and the blessing of the Lord was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field.”
Psalms 101:2
“I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.”
What Do You Bring To A House Blessing?
The items that you need to do a house blessing prayer are simple BUT not all of them are tangible.
This is what you need to conduct house blessing prayers:
- Belief in Christ
- Faith in the power of God
- Anointing oil (Learn how to make your own anointing oil here)
- Bible (or scriptures)
- A house blessing prayer
How To Do A House Blessing (Simple Instructions)
Now that you have your necessary items and have learned what the bible has to say about blessing your home, Let’s talk about what instructions you need while blessing your house.
Remember this is not a hard task to complete. You just need the power of the Holy Spirit and the power of your words backed by the name of Jesus.
Do The Following While Praying Over Your House
- Open a window while you are conducting your house blessing. It sounds a bit superstitious; however, I have had the best results this way.
I felt in my spirit that as we are commanding the blessing of God, we are also asking spirits that are not of God to leave. You want them to have an exit point.
- Take your anointing oil and place a cross at the top of each entry and exit door of your home.
While doing this repeat the following: In the name of the father, in the name of the son, and the Holy Spirit, all three in one.
- Also go around to the entry door of every room in your home and place a cross at the top of the door with your anointing oil. (Bedrooms, bathroom, etc.)
While doing this repeat the following: In the name of the father, in the name of the son, and the Holy Spirit, all three in one.
- Your last step will be to say the complete house blessing prayer below. For this prayer walk around your ENTIRE HOUSE from top to bottom (make sure you cover the entire grounds). Say the house blessing prayer out loud and in faith. The Holy Spirit will do the rest!
House Blessing Prayer (Prayer to Bless Your House)
Father, I come before you today thanking you for our Lord and savior Jesus Christ and for this beautiful home that you have given me.
Lord, I thank you that there is still power in the name of Jesus and in his blood!
Right now, I command the blessing of God to come upon my home in the name of Jesus.
Lord, protect my family as we sleep at night and as we come and go.
Your word say’s that goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our life, so father I ask that your goodness and mercy will live in this home now and forevermore.
May every soul in this house be protected from hurt, harm, and danger. May no natural disasters or destruction of any kind come near my door post.
Lord, I ask for the blood of Jesus to cover my door post and for protective angels to camp round about this house.
Holy Spirit, I sincerely ask for your presence to reside here. Holy Spirit you are welcomed here.
Lord, may this home be filled with peace, laughter, and great memories.
May love abound in this home!
May freedom abound in this home and may we see good days and not evil.
Jesus, come with your power to remove and evict every spirit that is not of you in this home and replace them with the presence of the Holy Spirit.
Lord, I am grateful for this home and I now consecrate this house to you. Do with it as you will.
Thank you for watching over us gracefully, keeping our bellies full, and giving us, your children, precious sleep.
Author-Khrystal Karlett
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Final Thoughts: House Blessing Prayer
What a joy it is to be blessed with a place to call home! You can use this prayer repeatedly as you feel the need or you can use it as a maintenance prayer.
It’s good to keep handy because you never know what may transpire in the world. Plus, we are not wrestling against flesh and blood.
Regardless of what transpired in the world, know that God is with you and in your home, there is safety!
We covered all the things you would need to do a house blessing prayer, how to do one, scriptures for reference, and why it’s needful!
The actual house blessing prayer was written from my home to yours, and I pray that the blessing of the Lord will rest upon your beautiful home.
Be sure to fill your home with positive things like: scriptures, wall art, and inspirational wall décor.
I also encourage you to check out our Bite-Sized Women’s Daily Devotional Archives. These are literally Bite-Sized devotionals that you can use for that quick pick me up of inspiration.
Plus, devotional time with God is so important! Before you go, let me know your thoughts.
What made you search for a house blessing prayer? Are you a new homeowner or is something specific going on with the energy in your home?
I do them occasionally even when nothing is wrong; just for maintenance.
I am rooting for you, and until next time, pray on my friend!
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To answer your question, I searched for a house prayer because the lord was leading me to anoint my home. I didn’t know how to do that. I just got married a few months ago. The Lord has connected me with someone who is a prophetess. She has told me that the hand of the enemy is heavy on my husband for very good reasons. I know the Lord has so much good in store for my husband. I want to be proactive. I want to learn. I want to bless this home. I know I can’t lift the demons currently oppressing my husband (not yet at least) but I know I can bless my home and invite the Lord’s presence. Bind and loose! Thank you for providing a VERY biblical home blessing and anointing oil recipe. I can’t wait to learn more about the power of our words and blessings and anointing and the work of the Lord!
Hey Nicole! Thanks for sharing about your story. I’m glad you found this helpful! Blessings to you and your entire family!
Hi Nicole, very inspiring and beautifull. I have my house built by myself and never blessed the house. I just though now that I should have to give me more confidence. Thanks
Khrystal,
I am so thankful that I found your page. I was searching for an anointing oil recipe & a home blessing prayer because a few weeks ago I had some very terrifying dreams. The people in them were very demonic & I couldn’t even use my voice to cry out to Jesus. People suggested smudging sage, but I want something that is biblical. Thank you for providing all of this info. God bless you.
Hey Jacqueline! I trust things are better for you! I am glad you decided not to go with the sage as it has been known to invite spirits in. How did the prayers work for you?
Hello Khrystal
I came to your site to learn how to make anointing oil with the sole intention of conducting a house blessing for protection and sanctifying my home for God. I live in my parent’s home, they both passed in the early summer of 2023. The house was to be divided equally between my elder sister and myself. Needless to say, I am seeing and experiencing things that no younger sister ever be subjected to especially knowing the goodness and loving hearts of our parents. Settling their estate has truly become one of the most painful & disappointing, & eye opening experiences of my life. That said, the constant negative intrusions and hostility from my sister has created a very unpleasant and dark atmosphere within my dwelling and I know the only way to curtail the presence of evil and attacks of the enemy via my sister is by consecrating the house and land around it in Jesus name. There is too much spiritual wickedness in this world unleashed these days and my home will not be used as a battleground for it’s deadly warfare. I know my heavenly Father is saddened by the cruelty and deception and jezebel spirit acting through my sister. I pray for her heart to be softened and for her to return to Jesus for salvation and that’s all I can do for her. Now I am to do for my well being and peace and blessing my home and making it a peaceful, sacred dwelling place for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and my Father and the Holy Spirit is my priority. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and faith. May God continue to bless and keep you and make his face to shine upon you. In Jesus name I pray, Let it be so
Kind regards,
Crisann
Hi Crisann!I know my reply is very delayed, but I was moved when I saw your comment. First, I’m glad you took the time to read the blog. God bless you! Prayer is the best strategy for spiritual warfare. Forgiveness is also another powerful strategy that the enemy cannot defeat. I am glad you are praying for your sister, but I wanted to make sure you are also standing in a perpetual place of forgiveness. The enemy is always on the prowl, but we have the victory in Christ Jesus!
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Janet! Thank you for reading
On blessing your new home, do I need to place an individual cross and anointed oil on top of each door? How much anointed oil and how big of a cross? Do I leave those on the top of the door?
Hi Eric & Becki! I do. I use the oil to make a cross on each door or window that I want to anoint. As far as the amount of oil, I just take a small amount, and yes, I leave it there. I do not wipe it off afterward. I hope this helps!