Reflecting Jesus: Creating a Christ-Centered Home
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God, the ultimate artist, has crafted a beautiful masterpiece for us to cherish. One the most amazing gifts He has given us is the home and family. Our homes should be a sanctuary where we can truly be ourselves, relax, and escape from life’s chaos. It’s a space to share love, cultivate peace, and reflect Jesus’ love. But what does it mean to reflect Jesus in our homes?
Let’s explore what reflecting Jesus in our lives and homes looks like, and discover practical ways we can improve and embody His love and grace.

Mirroring Jesus in the Home
A home is more than just a physical place; it’s a sacred space. Since time began, homes have been the center of family life, given to us by our divine Father, who created all things out of love for His children. As you look around your living room or kitchen, do you see glimpses of Him?
Removing Toxic Influences
To truly reflect Jesus in our homes, we must ensure that toxic relationships and negative influences are not present. These elements can disrupt the peace and unity we aim to cultivate. Even before sin entered the world, God created a perfect environment for families to thrive. Genesis 1:26 says:
“Let Us make mankind in Our image, according to Our likeness,”
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This reminds us that we are created to reflect God’s love and holiness.
Filling the Home with God’s Presence
Just as God fills all places, we too should fill our home with love, demonstrating His nature. James 1:22 urges us to be “doers of the Word, and not merely hearers,” meaning our actions at home should reflect our faith. Every space in our home should radiate the love of God, echoing 1 John 4:8:
“God is love.”
Our homes should also embody humility, recognizing that God is greater than we are. Psalm 139:14 beautifully captures this awe:
“I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
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This humility invites the Holy Spirit to fill every corner of our home, making it a place where the glory of the Lord is evident.
A Place of Worship Every Day
When I would visit my sister, I noticed that she always had praise and worship music playing softly in every room of her house. It created a gentle, constant backdrop of worship. She believed that having this music playing set a tone of reverence and praise, creating a space of worship no matter where you went. Even when we weren’t actively listening, our hearts absorbed the words.
Inspired by her, I started to do the same in my own home. The effect was amazing; the music seemed to shift the overall atmosphere, bringing a sense of peace and spiritual warmth. It created a backdrop of continuous worship, subtly influencing our thoughts and emotions.
This practice has helped transform our home into a sanctuary where God’s presence feels near and constant, providing comfort and joy throughout our daily lives.
Consider doing this in your own home so that, wherever you go in the home, your heart and mind, even when not attuned to it, will absorb words of praise.
Reflecting Jesus in Your Family
The mission of the family is crucial, with parents leading by example. The role both parents have to play is vital in this mission, as they are called to be vessels for God’s plans. Reflecting Jesus is a responsibility and a privilege, enabling families to carry out His divine mandate.
Creating a Space for Worship and Reflection
Families are called to create a space in the world where God can be worshiped and reflected. Focus on the Family emphasizes priorities like knowing God and His Word, developing societal skills, valuing relationships, and seeking God’s will for direction and purpose in life. As parents, setting these priorities helps children grow into godly individuals who reflect Jesus.
Modeling Joy and Grace
In the early days of His ministry, Jesus modeled joy and grace, drawing people to Him. We can follow His example by living out His teachings and being a visible expression of His love. 1 Corinthians 2:16 says, “We have the mind of Christ,” guiding us to love one another as Jesus did. This kind of unity fosters joy, as highlighted in Matthew 22:37-39, where Jesus speaks of loving God and our neighbors.
Reflecting Jesus through Hospitality and Love
Reflecting Jesus often involves showing hospitality and love, even to those who may not fit into our “comfort zones”. Philippians 2:3-4 advises:
“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves.”
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By welcoming others and extending grace, we demonstrate the love of Jesus.
It’s important to differentiate between acceptance and approval. While we can accept everyone, as Jesus did, we do not have to approve of all behaviors. Our homes should be like a hospital for the spiritually sick, not a social club for the saved, reflecting God’s love and compassion.

Like Casting Crowns says in their song “Start Right Here”:
What if the church on Sunday
Casting Crowns
Was still the church on Monday too?
Pruning and Growth: Preparing to Reflect Jesus
To better reflect Jesus, we must undergo a pruning process, allowing God to remove negative aspects of our lives. This may involve letting go of past behaviors, judgments, or unforgiveness. Pruning helps us become more like Jesus, recognizing that our own lives and homes aren’t perfect but are being transformed by His love.
Reflecting Jesus means acknowledging our imperfections and relying on His grace. Isaiah 64:6 reminds us that “all our righteous deeds are like a filthy garment,” emphasizing our need for His righteousness. The pruning process teaches our children about spiritual growth and the importance of abiding in Jesus to produce good fruit.
Bible Verses About Reflecting Jesus
Here are some key scriptures that guide us in reflecting Jesus in our lives:
“…and to put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.”
Ephesians 4:24 (NASB)
“So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.”
Genesis 1:27 (ESV)
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Romans 12:2 (NASB)
“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.”
Galatians 2:20 (NASB)
“And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.”
2 Corinthians 3:18 (ESV)
“For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror.”
James 1:23 (ESV)
My Final Thoughts: Becoming a Reflection of Jesus
Reflecting Jesus in our homes and lives is a continuous journey of growth and transformation. It’s about allowing God’s love to shine through us, impacting those around us and fulfilling our purpose as His disciples. As we embrace this journey, we create a space where God’s presence is felt, His love is shared, and His name is glorified.
Remember, reflecting Jesus isn’t about achieving perfection but about showing His love and grace in all we do. Let’s commit to this journey together, supporting one another as we strive to be reflections of Jesus in our homes and communities.
How are you reflecting Jesus in your home? Share with us in the comments!
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NASB – “Scripture quotations taken from the NASB. Copyright by The Lockman Foundation“