Small Reminders
Dear Momma,
While I was picking up the trash can and dumping it into the larger trash bag, I glanced up and noticed her sticky notes lined with Scripture on her mirror in her bathroom. My heart was softened taking a minute to notice the presence of the Holy Spirit in her space. Such warmth. I picked up a plastic bag to line the trash can and just like that my mind shifted from His presence to getting things done. I have had way too many Martha moments. As I stood up, I paused again. The heaviness from the mindset of ‘gotta get things done’ shifting to the lightness of sitting in His presence was palpable.
In that shift to noticing His presence, I noticed her handwriting. Her choice of Scriptures. Her organization of all of His words.
Most were encouragement. Some were promises. Others, warnings. She typically has Scripture on her mirror and will add and adjust throughout the year. I don’t want to take THIS for granted. THIS moment. THESE sticky notes. Her heart for HIM. Even in small sticky notes that only she sees.
Thank you, Lord. Thank you, Holy Spirit.
These aren’t just sticky notes.
They are reminders of Your faithfulness and goodness. Your sovereignty. Your Word.
Answered prayer.
I believe something as small as a sticky note on my girls’ mirrors stem from a few lessons I’ve learned from amazing women over the years when it comes to our homes. I’ve learned that the Lord is faithful, even in the small things. Especially in the small things. So, I’d love to pass on the lessons these amazing women in my life shared with me.
Idea: Pray over every space in your home. Think about how each space can glorify Him. Do this alone with the Lord and as a family.
Idea: Ask a respected elder in your church to visit your home, pray over your home, and be a second set of eyes on the things you have within and around your home. You’d be surprised in what you’ll learn!
Idea: Think about creating a ‘contract’ (with conversation connected to Scripture) with your children as they share spaces together (bedrooms, bathrooms, play areas, etc.). Keep the contract. Frame it later. It will bring back a smile to your face every time you see it and I believe our children will remember these values for the rest of their lives.
Idea: Pray over every space in your home. Think about how each space can glorify Him. Do this alone with the Lord and do this as a family.
Here’s what I’ve learned from spiritual mothers and mentors in my life: Anything you have, pray over.
Here’s an example of my girls’ craft room. The girls have painted it, designed it and redesigned it over the years. And with every new piece of decor or paint color or purpose for the room, the thing that stands firm across it all, is that it’s a room covered in prayer. If you’ve never prayed over a space before, I’ll share some of the prayers that cover this space. I’ll share because at one point, I was the one who had no idea I could pray over spaces in my home. So, here we go..
I pray over every person who walks through the doors of this craft room. I pray no evil may enter in and this is a space the Lord makes His own. I pray this is a space where our girls get to experience the creativity from the Creator Himself and learn about the gifts He’s given so they can bless those around them. I pray when the girls feel tired, they enter this space and are filled up with Your presence. When they feel overwhelmed, they enter this space and experience your Peace. I pray that when they see the beauty within this space, they’re reminded that they are even more precious (and beautiful) than rubies themselves. I pray they know they are daughters of the King and I pray they experience, in this space, your Majesty and the awe of how beautiful and loving you are, Father. I pray they always see You in the world around them, and they see you, in the tiniest of details in such a tiny room like the craft room they’ve grown up in. I pray they never lose their childlike faith and pray they always come back to living with Joy. Real joy. The kind of joy that sustains even the toughest days, especially the toughest days. I pray that when they do their homework in this space, they have gratitude for the ability to learn, ask questions, and be curious. I pray they notice the brilliance of You, Lord, and thank you for the brilliance you’ve given them.
I pray their curiousity only grows, with You Lord at the center. I pray they always find time to stay close with their family and those that have become family over the years. I pray they learn the value of the things You have given them and take care of the things they have with thankful hearts. I pray this space is permeated by Your presence, your Holy presence and I pray this is a space of real love, connection, and community. I pray every conversation in this space is rooted back to you. I pray the words in this space, including the music, bring you honor and I pray this is a tiny slice of Heaven on earth for every sinlge person who steps into this space.
I pray the girls learn how to build. I pray they learn how to pick up when things fall apart. I pray they learn that what they need most is remaining in You. I pray this space makes them smile, makes them dream and play again and try new things. I pray there is no space, not even one inch that the enemy can have within this space in Jesus mighty name. Not in their minds. Not in their eyes with what they see or ears with what they hear. I pray that if and when the enemy starts to throw his lies, this space is a space where they’re taken directly to the throne room of Heaven to be reminded of who they are and whose they are in Jesus mighty name. First, not last. They are the righteousness of God.
I pray over the mirror that every person who looks in it sees themselves how You see them Lord. Every letter written, picture painted, and blanket sewn together is woven with You in it all and that your voice be heard more clearly in the quiet moments. I pray that when the girls look outside, they see the beautiful art of the sky, trees, and birds you’ve created and feel the warmth of your love.
I pray, Holy Spirit, you mark this space as yours in Jesus Name and that your angels guard and protect every inch of this space. Have your way Lord in every way with every prayer I’ve prayed and haven’t thought to pray. I entrust my girls, this space and everything within it to You Father God. Amen.
Idea: Ask a respected elder in your church to visit your home, pray over your home, and be a second set of eyes on the things you have within and around your home. You’d be surprised in what you’ll learn!
We know the enemy comes to kill, steal and destroy and we know as parents that we are called to protect, guide, and teach. We’re called to stay ‘armored up’ spiritually and this includes our homes, especially our homes. When I was learning about the importance of what we surround our children with years ago and fill our homes with, I learned the value of having an elder in the Church look at the things in our home and ask for their wisdom on things we should or shouldn’t have, etc. So, I sent a video, to a dear friend, many years ago and asked for her wisdom on the girls’ rooms. I wanted the girls’ space as well as our home reflective of the Lord’s light, love, truth, and beauty. It was a blessed time to hear feedback from her! I must say, I’ve learned so much from her in this area. What we surround ourselves with and our daughters with matters. You don’t have to have the fanciest or biggest spaces. They don’t have to be Pinterest perfect. Whether your girls share a room or have their own. I found the most beautiful time was when they shared a room. Many nights I still find them all finding their way into the same room even now. They just need to be spaces where the Lord is invited to, and any room becomes the most beautiful of rooms.
Idea: Think about creating a ‘contract’ (with conversation connected to Scripture) with your children as they share spaces together (bedrooms, bathrooms, play areas, etc.). Keep the contract. Frame it later. It will bring back a smile to your face every time you see it and I believe our children will remember these values for the rest of their lives.
Several years ago, our daughters begged to share a room together. We were blessed to have a four-bedroom home so each of our girls could have their own space. The girls enjoyed it for a while, but begged to share that space together again. Truthfully, this made my momma heart so grateful. Before deciding on breaking down any bed frame or disassembling any other piece of furniture, we sat down with our girls and made commitments connected directly to Scripture. This is something special I’ll always remember. Before letting the girls share a room, my husband and I created a ‘contract’ if you will. My husband combed through 5 important Scriptures that would help the girls have a strong foundation for sharing their space. We then sat as a family to chat about the verses, what they meant, how they might apply to certain scenarios, and asked the girls to write out a summary of what each verse meant. Although this ‘contract’ was written nearly a decade ago, I hold this ‘contract’ in my heart forever. Even after moving, I believe this is an example of a foundation that has continued to keep our girls close, even though they don’t share a room any longer. This time shaped them forever in the most beautiful way. (The entire video is so beautiful, but here’s a glimpse of a few seconds of one of our girls sharing about it after our family met.)
These small moments over the years came flooding back to me as I paused and looked at the sticky notes while picking up the trash. He has been in every war room, caught every tear, sat with us during every word read, and continues to be the God of deep connection and relationship with us. The sticky notes are a small reminder to me that He’s got my girls, and your girls too, more covered than we could ever possibly imagine.
And for that, I’m so grateful He paused me to remember.
I pray that you take a some time to pause, too, to be reminded of how faithful He is even in, and especially in, the smallest moments and tiniest details. They are everything and I know I’d miss the beauty of His promises without small reminders. So, as a fellow Sister in Christ, I’m sending you a reminder, too.
Pause. Take a moment to hear from Him and be reminded of His faithfulness.
Let’s turn our Eyes to Jesus because it’s all for His Glory.
In love,
Kassie Leigh