5 Spiritual Things Every Good Christian Should Have at Home

 

5 spiritual items you must have at home as a good Christian.

There was once a man who lived in a quiet neighbourhood. Every midnight, he would pray and meditate before going to bed. One particular night, after his usual prayers, he felt unusually tired and decided to rest for a few minutes before continuing. Sleep caught him right there on his prayer mat.

Around 2 a.m., armed robbers invaded the compound. They broke through the gate, overpowered the guard, and entered the house- but strangely, they couldn’t enter his room. They tried the door several times, yet it refused to open. They banged, kicked, and pushed, but it felt like an invisible force held it shut.

When they finally left, the man woke up to find his door untouched, his Bible still open, and his anointing oil on the table beside his bed. Tears filled his eyes as he realized - it wasn’t the lock that protected him; it was the presence of God that lived in that room.

Beloved, your home is more than just a building. It can either carry God’s presence or attract darkness. What you keep in your home determines the atmosphere that rules it. That’s why every believer should have certain spiritual things that serve as symbols of faith, divine protection, and communion with God.

1. The Holy Bible — The Voice of God That Never Sleeps

Your Bible is not a decoration; it is the breath of God printed on paper.

When opened with faith, it speaks, it comforts, it warns, it protects. Evil cannot stay long in a place where the Word of God is read daily.

Keep your Bible close. Read it aloud often -let its sound fill your space. When you feel fear, confusion, or heaviness, open it. The Word is a spiritual sword that cuts through darkness.

“For the word of God is living and powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword.” – Hebrews 4:12

If you want your home to stay spiritually charged, let the Bible be your daily companion, not just your Sunday reminder.

2. Anointing Oil — A Seal of Protection and Power

There is power in the oil when used in faith. It represents the Holy Spirit - the One who covers, empowers, and shields.

Before you sleep, anoint your head and declare, “No weapon formed against me shall prosper.”

If you sense spiritual resistance in your home, anoint your doorposts, windows, and rooms. The oil speaks of God’s mark on your life - a mark that the enemy cannot cross.

“Touch not my anointed, and do my prophets no harm.” – Psalm 105:15

Sometimes, you don’t need to fight physically. Just lift the oil and pray -  heaven understands the language of faith.

3. A Prayer Altar — Your Meeting Point with Heaven

Every believer needs a prayer corner - a place where heaven recognizes your voice.

It could be a small mat, a chair, or even a corner beside your bed. What matters is consistency. When you kneel there daily, that spot becomes an altar of encounter.

It’s the same way Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob built altars wherever they experienced God. Your prayer space tells God, “You are welcome in this home.”

That man in our story didn’t survive because his door was strong; he survived because his home had an altar — a place where God had been invited repeatedly.

4. Symbolic Faith Elements — Reminders of Covenant and Presence

**Keep symbols that reflect your faith: a cross, an olive branch, or a white candle/lamp.

**The cross reminds you that victory is already won through Christ.

**The olive branch symbolizes peace and restoration.

**The white candle or lamp represents the light of Christ that shines in every dark season.

These symbols don’t replace God - they remind you of Him. They help you stay spiritually conscious. Even when you walk through your living room at night and see that white candle or cross, it whispers to your spirit, “You are not alone.”

5. A Prayer Journal — The Book of Your Spiritual Journey

A prayer journal may look ordinary, but it is your evidence of God’s faithfulness. Write down your prayers, dreams, and answers. When life feels heavy, open it - you’ll see how far God has brought you.

Each testimony written down becomes a seed of encouragement for tomorrow. It also teaches you to discern patterns - how God speaks to you personally. Never underestimate a pen guided by prayer; it writes things that angels can recognize.

Final Word

Dear child of God, fill your home with the presence of the Spirit.These items - the Bible, the oil, the altar, the symbols, and your journal - are not for show. They are spiritual anchors that remind you who you are and whose you are.

Keep your home prayerful, pure, and filled with faith. Let the presence of God be so strong that darkness cannot dwell there.Remember, the same God who shut the door against the robbers will keep you too - as long as His presence remains welcome in your home.