When it comes to spiritual cleansing, some people believe that prayer is the best way to go. If you’re looking for a guide on how to cleanse your spirit with prayer, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’ll discuss what spiritual cleansing with prayer is, and share some tips on how you can do it yourself.
What Is A Prayer For Cleansing?
Prayer is a very powerful tool. It can be used for many different purposes, including cleansing your spirit. A prayer for cleansing is simply a prayer that asks God to cleanse your soul of negativity and evil.
As a Christian myself, I believe in the spiritual healing of prayer. When we communicate with God, we strengthen our connection to Jesus through the healing words we speak. And this is why the spiritual connection through prayer can also work for spiritual cleansing.
I believe that there are many definitions attached to cleansing prayer. As Christians, to say a cleansing prayer means to reveal our need for the guidance of God.
Cleansing prayer changes our spiritual objective. For example, with this prayer, I ask God to forgive my sins and help me process my thoughts and actions in the right way.
Cleansing prayer also opens us up to the idea that we can’t do everything on our own. It allows us to give our burdens to God and let Him handle them.
This type of prayer is based on the belief that when we talk to God, He listens. And when we listen to Him, He speaks back to us.
Instead of contributing to our fear, cleansing prayers bring the spirit of faith and peace to their homes. Christians should therefore claim that their homes are the dominions of God.
It is a place to welcome the Holy Spirit and rebuke any form of evil and negative energies present in them. I believe that when we have Jesus in our hearts – and in our homes – our spiritual faith will never cease.
What Does The Bible Say About Blessing Your Home?
Wanting to bless the place that you live is not a modern concept. In fact, it’s something that has been done since biblical times. When we face difficulty in our lives, our homes can be a place of peace and safety. So, it’s no wonder that we would want to bless them.
As a Christian, I allow myself to bless and cleanse my home through prayer. My belief rests on the fact that cleansing prayers are spiritual and biblical. Just as our ancestors did during their time, a lot of biblical verses and passages point to the practice of cleansing prayers.
In 2 Corinthians 7:1, Paul writes to the people of Corinth. In this verse, Paul tells the Corinthians how to create an intimate relationship with God. The verse says “Dear friends, let us purify ourselves from things that may contaminate our body and spirit.” Indeed, cleansing prayers strengthen our relationship with God.
I also learned that in the Scripture, particularly in the Law of Moses and Abraham, the Israelites need cleansing before they can enter their temples. In the Bible, Jesus also cleansed his home – the temple.
In Jerusalem, Jesus removes things in the temple that are useless and unnecessary in honoring God. Jesus was angered by the owners who bring their animals to trade in the temple and those money-changers who exchange coins in it. Here, Jesus has the authority to restore honor and sanctity in his own house. In turn, we can do the same by commanding the Lord’s presence in our homes.
Bible Verses about cleansing
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
John 1:9
“Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.”
Psalm 51:7
“Who can say, ‘I have made my heart pure; I am clean from my sin’?”
Proverbs 20:9
“Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove the evil of your deeds from before my eyes; cease to do evil.”
Isaiah 1:16
“I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you.”
Ezekiel 36:25
“But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap. He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, and they will bring offerings in righteousness to the LORD.”
Malachi 3:2-3
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
Matthew 5:8
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
James 4:8
“Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere love of the brethren, love one another earnestly from the heart.”
Peter 1:22
“I said to him, ‘Sir, you know.’ And he said to me, ‘These are they who come out of the great tribulation, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.'”
Revelation 7:14
“When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion and cleansed the bloodstains of Jerusalem from its midst by a spirit of judgment and by a spirit of burning.”
Isaiah 4:4
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”
Psalm 51:10
When Should You Pray For Or Bless Your Home?
As I’ve mentioned before, prayer is one of the most powerful tools in our arsenal as Christians, and when used at the right time can be transformational. There are, however, certain times when cleansing prayers and blessings offer the most benefit.
Here are some specific scenarios when you might want to consider praying for or blessing your home:
-When you first move into a new home
-Before and after hosting guests in your home
-If someone in your home is sick
-If there has been a death in the family
-If there has been any kind of conflict in the home
-If you or someone in your home is struggling with addiction
-If you feel like your home is cluttered or unorganized
-If you feel like your home is being invaded by negative energy
-If you feel like your home is being threatened by outside forces
-If you simply want to create a more peaceful and positive environment in your home
As Christians, praying for our home is a way of claiming the dominion of God and the Holy Spirit. All presence of evil in your homes are cast away thereby bringing a spirit of peace and not fear.
In Christianity, it is a common tradition to bless your home just when you start to move in or start a new chapter of your life. So, this is performed either by a priest, pastor or by the owners of the house. But as a general practice, it is essential that every Christian should know how to bless their homes. Because our homes are an extension of ourselves, they should be filled with the presence of God.
What Is An Example Of A House Blessing Prayer?
Prayer, at least in my mind, is about creating that personal connection with your creator (at least from our perspective). This means that there are no secret words or incorrect utterances. You can literally say anything to God, and he will hear you.
I believe that you can either use the Lord’s Prayer or any Biblical verse and passage you would like to invoke in the name of the Lord. Here, the idea rests that as long as you are commanding the Lord’s presence in your house blessing, you are commanding evil spirits to leave your homes.
An example prayer you can recite is from Psalms 139. The verse goes:
“Search me, O God, and know my heart. Try me and know my thoughts! Lead me in an everlasting way!”
Psalms 139
If you want, you can also add in your own words of petition. For example, you can say:
“Father, I ask that you would move into my home and take up residence here. I invite you to be the head of my household and the lord of my life. I pray that your presence would fill this place and that your peace would rule over us. I ask that you would protect us from all evil and harm. And finally, I thank you for being our loving and gracious God. Amen.”
This is just one example of a house blessing prayer, but again, there is no wrong way to do this. Ultimately, it is about opening up your heart and home to the Lord and inviting him in.
I also suggest that you think for a moment to reflect on your thoughts. You can try writing it down on a piece of paper. Focus on your communication with God. Speak with your heart for He will come to protect and guide you.
How To Conduct House Cleansing With Prayer?
Here are some steps you can do in cleansing your home. I recommend these practical steps to cleanse your home as these are helpful in bringing the spirit of peace to your humble abode.
Purge Objects That Depict Evil
The Lord is strongly against any form of idolatry that is not centered on Christianity. As such, I highly suggest that you need to be aware of some objects which do not honor the Lord. Some examples are your gadgets, electronic appliances, money, and generally, material things present in your homes.
For me, I like to go to every corner of my home and purge objects and items that are questionable or unnecessary in my relationship with God.
Command Evil Spirits To Leave
It is important to bear in mind that you are not timidly asking evil spirits to leave your home; you are commanding them, under the name of the Lord to leave your abode at once. As Christians, we have the authority and the power to cast away evil spirits in the mighty name of Jesus.
Ask Angels To Protect Your Home And Your Family
In the Bible, it is stated that we can humbly ask the Lord to send His angels to protect our family and our homes. In Psalms 91:11, it is said that “For he will command his angels to guard you in all ways.” As Christians, we have the everlasting protection and guidance of Jesus against harm’s way.
All you need to do is ask and have faith.
Pray Regularly
Last but not least, the best way to keep your home cleanse is to pray regularly. You can either have a family prayer time or dedicate a few minutes each day to talk to the Lord. It would also be beneficial if you can join a small group or a prayer group in your church.
Praying is a very intimate and personal act. There is no need to be shy or embarrassed about it. The Lord hears our prayers and He will answer us in His perfect time.
I believe that these steps are helpful in cleansing your home with prayer. I encourage you to try it and see the difference it makes in your life and in your relationship with God.
Cleansing your home with prayer is a very intimate and personal act. It is between you and God. As such, there is no need to be shy or embarrassed about it. The Lord hears our prayers and He will answer us in His perfect time.
How Do I Dedicate My House To God?
One of the things you can do to honor God in your home is to create a prayer area or shrine. I highly recommend this practice where you can have a safe and private space to reflect and pray to the Lord.
This is a great way to strengthen your communication with Jesus. Also, praying the rosary with your entire family is a great way to dedicate your home to the Lord. As the adage goes, the family that prays together stays together.
Another way to dedicate your home to the Lord is by having regular family prayer time. This is a great opportunity to gather everyone together and thank the Lord for His blessings. You can also use this time to ask for guidance and protection.
A final way to consecrate your home is by attending regular church services. This is a great way to show your dedication and love for the Lord. You can also use this time to meet other Christians and build strong relationships with them.
I hope that these tips were helpful in showing you how to dedicate your home to the Lord. Remember, it is not about the perfect way to do things but rather the intention and the heart that you put into it. The Lord will surely bless your efforts.
Charlie Hawes has developed a fascination for the spiritual and metaphysical world around us. He enjoys researching and sharing ideas about how to better understand ourselves and the worlds we live in. Read more
