A Prayer for the Sanctity of Our Homes
"¶ And when a man shall sanctify his house to be holy unto the LORD, then the priest shall estimate it, whether it be good or bad: as the priest shall estimate it, so shall it stand." - Leviticus 27:14

Heavenly Father,
We come before You today with humble hearts, recognizing You as the Creator and Sustainer of all things. Lord, in Leviticus 27:14, You remind us, "And when a man shall sanctify his house to be holy unto the LORD, then the priest shall estimate it, whether it be good or bad: as the priest shall estimate it, so shall it stand." We acknowledge the profound importance of sanctifying our homes as a reflection of our commitment to You and Your divine presence in our lives.
Father, we seek to sanctify our homes and make them holy unto You. We desire that every room, every corner, and every inch of our dwelling reflects Your light and love. Lord, help us create an environment that is pleasing to You, one that fosters love, peace, and joy among all who enter it. May our homes be places where Your Spirit dwells, guiding our thoughts and actions in accordance with Your will.
We recognize that sanctification begins with our hearts and our intentions. It is our prayer that our motivations are sincere and aligned with Your truth. Cleanse us, O God, from any unrighteousness that may linger in our thoughts or actions. Purge our hearts of negativity, bitterness, and strife, and replace them with love, kindness, and patience. Help us approach this sacred act of sanctifying our home with the seriousness and reverence it deserves.
Lord, as we present our home to You, we ask for Your wisdom and discernment. Just as the priests of old were appointed to estimate the value and condition of the sacred spaces, we ask that You guide us to evaluate our own environment. Show us areas that may need correction or restoration. Help us identify any physical or spiritual clutter that detracts from the holiness You call us to maintain. Let our evaluation be guided by Your Word, that we may discern between what is good and what is bad within our abode.
Help us to be diligent in our efforts to create an atmosphere conducive to Your presence. May every conversation that takes place in our home be rooted in grace and truth. May laughter fill the hallways and may prayers rise to the heavens. Let there be an openness to love and acceptance, welcoming those who enter and encouraging them to experience Your peace.
Lord, we know that for our house to truly be holy, it must operate under the principles of Your kingdom. Teach us to impart godly values to our children in our daily interactions and decisions. May they learn to see our home not merely as a structure of walls and roofs but as a sanctuary where Your love is demonstrated, and Your Word is cherished. May they grow to understand the importance of sanctity in their own lives and in the lives of others.
Father, instill within us a sense of stewardship over our home. We recognize that this space is not merely for our own comfort but a gift to be used for Your glory. Let us open our doors to those in need, creating a refuge for the weary and a place of solace for the troubled. May our hospitality reflect Your graciousness and love, mirroring the welcome You extend to all Your children.
In closing, we commit our home anew into Your hands, praying that it may stand as a testament to Your goodness. Let it be a place where the weary find rest, where laughter abounds, and where hearts are drawn closer to You. May the sanctification of our home extend to the community around us, radiating Your love and light into the world. We thank You for the promise of Your presence and for the privilege of dedicating our lives and our homes to You. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.
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Leviticus 27:14 - "¶ And when a man shall sanctify his house to be holy unto the LORD, then the priest shall estimate it, whether it be good or bad: as the priest shall estimate it, so shall it stand."
"¶ And when a man shall sanctify his house to be holy unto the LORD, then the priest shall estimate it, whether it be good or bad: as the priest shall estimate it, so shall it stand." - Leviticus 27:14
Leviticus 14:27 - "And the priest shall sprinkle with his right finger some of the oil that is in his left hand seven times before the LORD:"
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Leviticus 27
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Leviticus 27:1 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
"And the priest shall sprinkle with his right finger some of the oil that is in his left hand seven times before the LORD:" - Leviticus 14:27
Leviticus 27:4 - "And if it be a female, then thy estimation shall be thirty shekels."
Leviticus 14:51
Leviticus 27:27 - "And if it be of an unclean beast, then he shall redeem it according to thine estimation, and shall add a fifth part of it thereto: or if it be not redeemed, then it shall be sold according to thy estimation."
Leviticus 26:27 - "And if ye will not for all this hearken unto me, but walk contrary unto me;"
Leviticus 27:34 - "These are the commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses for the children of Israel in mount Sinai."
Leviticus 14:55 - "And for the leprosy of a garment, and of a house,"
Leviticus 14:56 - "And for a rising, and for a scab, and for a bright spot:"
Leviticus 27:25 - "And all thy estimations shall be according to the shekel of the sanctuary: twenty gerahs shall be the shekel."
Leviticus 14:1 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Leviticus 11:14 - "And the vulture, and the kite after his kind;"
Leviticus 5:14 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Leviticus 27:13 - "But if he will at all redeem it, then he shall add a fifth part thereof unto thy estimation."
Leviticus 27:30 - "And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORD'S: it is holy unto the LORD."
Leviticus 27:17 - "If he sanctify his field from the year of jubile, according to thy estimation it shall stand."
Leviticus 18:27 - "(For all these abominations have the men of the land done, which were before you, and the land is defiled;)"
"And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying," - Leviticus 27:1
Leviticus 14:54 - "This is the law for all manner of plague of leprosy, and scall,"
Leviticus 27:31 - "And if a man will at all redeem ought of his tithes, he shall add thereto the fifth part thereof."
Leviticus 27:12 - "And the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: as thou valuest it, who art the priest, so shall it be."
Leviticus 27:20 - "And if he will not redeem the field, or if he have sold the field to another man, it shall not be redeemed any more."
Leviticus 19:27 - "Ye shall not round the corners of your heads, neither shalt thou mar the corners of thy beard."
Leviticus 27:22 - "And if a man sanctify unto the LORD a field which he hath bought, which is not of the fields of his possession;"