On Love Street

love streetPhoto Credit: Terri-Ann Hanlon via SXU

 

We finally did it.  We found the perfect spot on the wall for the clock.  We listed the oval time piece on our wedding registry, but it has been collecting dust in the back of the closet for almost five years.

Progress, I told my husband.  We are making progress.

Daily, we are making choices that will shape our home.  The clock now hangs at eye level to the right of our front door — a  simple reminder that each moment is a gift.  Time is slipping by as I exit each morning.

I want to choose wisely.  I want my home to be pleasing to Him.

If God were my decorator, what color palette would He choose? How would He arrange the bulky furniture to create an inviting space in my living room?

As I look into the mirror of His Word,  I am taking notes.  Our foundation must be faith.  Our walls are salvation.  The door should be praise.  Wisdom draws up the blueprints.

By wisdom a house is built,
and through understanding it is established;
through knowledge its rooms are filled
with rare and beautiful treasures.

Proverbs 24:3-4, MSG

A want to invite everyone into my home, designed by the Master Architect.  Stop by for a visit.  You’ll find us right on the corner of Love and Surrender.

Something to think about…

 

 

31 Comments

  1. Lyli – I love being here each week! You truly always give me something to think about. We have a clock hanging in our dining room. For me, it was a piece I so wanted to hang right there. It was not expensive (from Target) but warms my heart when I notice it or more so, hear it as it softly & gently ticks. And now I know why – “a simple reminder that each moment is a gift”. I will now always remember you too 🙂 Thank you for sharing this truth today! Blessings!

    1. Joanne, my husband picked that clock out for the registry. I honestly didn’t see a need for it. I always look at my cell phone whenever I need to know what time it is. But, now that it is on the wall in such a significant place, it really speaks to me about how I need to remember that time is a gift, not to be taken for granted.

  2. Hey Lyli … don’t you LOVE finding long forgotten treasures tucked away somewhere? Or moving a favorite something from one room to another? I love to ‘shop the closet’ … and doing this makes me appreciate what God has allowed us to possess so much more!

    I LOVE that our Creative Creator cares about every aspect of our lives.

    Thanks for this offering today, my friend …

    1. Linda,I had a whole basket full of little wall plaques and goodies that i had completely forgotten about. I found them in a basket in the back of my closet… little treasures I’d forgotten about after 5 years of renting.

      He is reminding me that I am His dwelling place. He has the same care for adorning my soul as I do for decorating the walls in our new home.

  3. Really something to thinks about Lyli… I want my home to praise God too. Thanks a lot for sharing and hosting too. Do have a super blessed day!
    Love

  4. I have a new painting arriving soon and I’m really hoping I hang it quickly. Many times I can make a purchase and it sits and collects dust. But this one… it is so beautiful. It says AWAKE my soul on it and the money went toward a cause. 🙂
    Loved this! You are such a delight.

  5. Lovely thoughts on how God builds our homes when we let him! Thanks for linking up to Testimony Tuesday, Lyli. I’m going to add your linkup to my list too. Thanks for hosting.

  6. Beautiful way to think about making our homes God’s home. These words especially spoke to me: “Our foundation must be faith. Our walls are salvation. The door should be praise. Wisdom draws up the blueprints”. I will be praying that God opens my eyes to discovering how my home can more clearly honor Him. Thank you and blessings, Mary!

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