Writing Scripture Into the Walls: Building Our Home on Christ

There are moments in life that feel ordinary on the surface but are quietly sacred underneath. Writing scripture into the framing of our new home was one of those moments.

Before drywall went up — before paint, flooring, or furniture — we were given the opportunity to walk through our house while it was still just studs and beams. We brought our children with us, markers in hand, and invited them to help write scripture, affirmations, and artwork directly onto the framing of the house.

It was joyful.
It was reverent.
And it was deeply intentional.

This wasn’t just a fun memory.
It was a dedication.

A Gospel-Centered Home Begins Before the Walls Are Finished

As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we believe deeply in the idea that homes are meant to be places of learning, covenant keeping, and spiritual growth. President Russell M. Nelson has taught often about making our homes centers of gospel learning — and this experience felt like a very literal way to begin doing just that.

By writing scripture into the bones of our home, we were making a quiet declaration:

This house is built on Christ.
His words belong here — not just on shelves or wall décor, but in the very framework.

Long after the drywall covers those words, they will still be there — holding this house together in ways no one can see, but heaven absolutely can.

The Scriptures We Wrote Into Our Home

We chose scriptures that reflected peace, strength, obedience, love, diligence, and unity — the kind of spiritual foundation we hope to build our family life upon.

Some of the verses we wrote include:

• Hebrews 13:2 — A reminder of hospitality and love toward others
• Jeremiah 29:5 — “Build ye houses, and dwell in them…”
• Deuteronomy 28:6 — Blessed in our coming in and going out
• Proverbs 31:25–26 — Strength, dignity, wisdom, and kindness
• Proverbs 3:24 — Peaceful rest without fear
• Joshua 1:9 — Courage, strength, and the Lord’s constant presence
• Colossians 3:2 — Setting our hearts on eternal things
• John 13:34 — Christ’s commandment to love one another
• Song of Solomon 3:4 — Love, commitment, and holding fast
• Ecclesiastes 4:9 — Unity, partnership, and working together

In addition, our oldest child felt inspired to add a few scriptures from the Book of Mormon, weaving modern revelation into the foundation of our home — a quiet testimony of the Restoration and of Jesus Christ as taught in all scripture.

Letting Our Children Leave Their Mark

One of the most meaningful parts of this experience was allowing our children to choose their own artwork and affirmations.

We didn’t correct spelling.
We didn’t guide their drawings.
We simply invited them to add their faith — in their own way — to the home we are building together.

There is something profoundly powerful about children writing scripture and expressions of faith with their own hands. They are learning, without a formal lesson, that God belongs in everyday spaces. That faith isn’t confined to church buildings or Sunday worship — it lives in kitchens, bedrooms, hallways, and homes.

Alongside the verses were drawings, symbols, and words that reflected what they understand about God right now. Scripture and creativity side by side. Word and witness together.

We weren’t just blessing a house.
We were modeling how to build a life.

Why Doing This During Construction Matters

There is deep symbolism in doing this before a home feels finished.

Before comfort.
Before routine.
Before things feel settled.

We wanted our children to see that Christ comes first — not as an afterthought, not once life slows down, but at the very beginning.

The scriptures we wrote are now sealed behind walls, unseen by visitors and guests. But that makes them even more sacred. This wasn’t about display. It was about devotion.

One day, when our children are grown, they may not remember every verse they wrote. But they will remember this:

“We wrote scripture into our walls.”

And that memory alone will preach louder than any lesson we could ever give.

A Quiet Testimony Hidden in the Walls

This experience reminded me that faith doesn’t always look loud or public. Sometimes it looks like a marker in a child’s hand and a verse written where only God will ever read it again.

Our home is now framed not just with lumber, but with prayer.
Not just with beams, but with belief.
Not just with plans, but with promises.

An Invitation to Do Something Similar

Whether you are building a home, remodeling a room, or simply looking for meaningful ways to invite the Spirit more fully into your space, I encourage you to find small, intentional ways to add scripture to your home.

It doesn’t have to be during construction.
It doesn’t have to be elaborate.

It can be:

• Scripture written behind a picture frame
• A verse tucked into a wall during a remodel
• Family affirmations taped inside a closet
• A child’s testimony written where only heaven will see it

The Lord honors intention. And when we invite Him into our homes, He magnifies even the smallest acts of faith.

Because houses shelter bodies —
but Christ-centered homes shape souls.