John 6:35 “Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.”

Inhale: God, I confess I often try to rely on the physical things to sustain me

Exhale: Jesus, you are all I need 

Inhale: I’ve been hungry for more of you

Exhale: Jesus, fill me with your presence

Isaiah 32:17-18

And the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness; quietness and trust forever. My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.”

Inhale: God, I am restless and tired. 

Exhale: Jesus, help me find true rest in You.

Inhale: My mind feels chaotic.

Exhale: Jesus, thank you for securing my peace, forever. Fill me with it.

Inhale: My body is finite and physical rest lasts for a moment.

Exhale: Thank you Jesus that you have given me peace, right now, that lasts for eternity.

1 Samuel 16:7 “But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”

Inhale: I confess I’ve been caught up in the exterior

Exhale: God, create a greater sense of wonder within me to go deeper.

Inhale: I realize I’ve paid more attention to how I appear to others 

Exhale: God, help me find confidence knowing you see my heart. 

Inhale: God, I have been believing lies of what the world says about you.

Exhale: Help me see how you see, and find home in your heart for me.

Psalm 84:10-11 “for a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness” 

John 10:9-10 says “I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” This is what it means to put on Christ. By. Being the doorkeeper, we are relying on THE DOOR to give us abundant purpose, impact, security, and a sense of home. 

Inhale: God, I admit I’ve wanted to be anywhere else but in your House.

Exhale: Jesus, thank you for welcoming me in and reminding me you’re better

Inhale: God, forgive me for wanting to be elevated by the world

Exhale: Jesus, thank you for redeeming the “lowly” spaces

Inhale: I’m tired of running away.

Exhale: Jesus, thank you for welcoming me. You are better. 

Day One of our 12 Days of Home Meditations

Hebrews 3:4 “For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.”

Inhale: I’m tired of doing it on my own.

Exhale: God, let me let you build my life. Thank you that you are the builder of all things. Help me find home in You.