After 6 years of marriage my husband, Michael and I had been through many unique and very unexpected trials. Multiple job layoffs, move in and out of state with a 5 week old infant, overwhelming anxiety and depression, unexpected pregnancy during that time, and on the list goes..
I remember think to myself at one point 'why do I always get so scared when bad news comes?' After all God had seen us through countless valleys.
The answer was rather simple, my first reaction was to be afraid instead of trusting God because I so easily forgot all the blessings and help God has given us time and time again.
I needed a reminder smack in front of my face everyday, good day or bad day.
We had recently watch the movie War Room and I loved the idea of a wall dedicated to prayers, answered prayers and favorite bible verses.
I had to create a special crafty spin on it though. So the idea of one of those vinyl wall stickers came to mind. I found this wall tree decal for $15 on ebay! It came with the frames too!
I used my cutting machine to write our favorite bible verses on some shimmery velum. Then I choose two different leave styles, one to represent the prayers and blessings that had come our way even through difficulty, and one to show our current prayer requests and remind us to pray on all occasions.
Hubby and I put it together over a few days. I used heavy duty doublesided tape for the leaves.
I really loved how it turned out and the tree is large enough to continue to add leaves of blessings and prayers. More importantly everyday, even when I'm ready to jump ship because my kids are driving me crazy, I can look up and know that God will get me through anything. (even the terrible twos Lol)
What are some ideas or favorite verses you would add to your prayer wall?
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