Building a house requires a lot of important decisions. What kind of kitchen should we have? How many bedrooms and bathrooms? What about the backyard?

Having children also comes with making a lot of choices too; should we use a daycare or stay home when the kids are young? Will we homeschool our kiddos or enroll them in public schooling?

Maybe you’re leading a group of people and wondering how to talk about a problem, or, perhaps you’re thinking about making an expensive purchase.

No matter what your question is, the first decision is the most important.

Once you figure out the foundation of your decisions, the rest will fall into place.

For my husband and I, that foundation is God’s Word, the Bible.

Searching the scriptures, my husband and I found the Lord had much to say about open doors and hospitality, creating a sanctuary of peace, and taking care of widows, orphans, and the poor. As we made our choices for this new space, we dreamed up audacious possibilities of fellowship and providing refuge for a community in need of Jesus.

My husband and I also thought about the legacy we were leaving with the hands and hearts of those working on our home. We claim to be ambassadors of Christ so it was a conscious choice to advocate for Truth even in our absence. We chose scriptures to bear witness to the saving grace of Jesus and scribbled this testament over the floors and beams of our new home.

Where do you begin when making your most important decisions?

It’s easy to take action when you have the answers. Jesus is always the answer.

Your options are opportunities to declare Jesus is the One you seek and serve. What could this look like in your life? Maybe you start with prayer over your meals in public places. Perhaps you post your favorite bible verse in a public place, like your office.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 NIV

When we believe this Truth, it’s easy to make God’s Word our first choice. 

Ps. I dare you to allow your imagination to run wild with all ways His Truths will be accomplished – its super fun!

Wanna see pictures of our artwork and know what scriptures our family chose to graffiti the foundation of our new home? Click here and use it for your own!

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