Scrpiture Snack: Give Me Eyes So I Can See

[This passage has had a major impact on my life! Be blessed!]

2 Kings 6: 8-23

The King of Aram was at war with Israel  but he wasn`t making much progress because Elisha heard his plans (because God allowed him to hear), and he would warn the King of Israel. 

When the King of Aram heard this, he was very angry and found out where Elisha was, in hopes of surrounding him and capturing him. What the King of Aram didn`t realize, is that Elisha was a man of God.

When Elisha got up in the morning, his servant told him about the horses and chariots that surrounded the city. His servant was clueless as to what to do. Elisha prayed to God that He open his servant`s eyes so that he might see.

God answered his prayer and revealed how all the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire. It is so incredible that the servant got to see how God was working in his life and was on his side, fighting for him.

Also, God, through Elisha, made the soldiers blind. The King of Israel inquired of Elisha, asking him whether he should kill those men or  not. You know what Elisha said? To throw them a banquet!  
He had the opportunity to have these men killed, the very men who came to capture him, and instead, he shows compassion and hospitality! He orders them a big feast. He also prayed to God to open their eyes (so they wouldn`t be blind any longer) and again, God answered his prayer. 
This shows how we should love our enemies and be compassionate.

Things to Remember:

• God answers prayer (but not always in the way you expect..but remember, He always works for our good)
• Nothing is impossible for God
• Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding
• Love your enemies
• Be compassionate
• Do not seek revenge
• Fully rely on God
• There is a spiritual realm that our earthly eyes cannot see. (In the Bible passage, the angels were there, even though Elisha's servant couldn't see them at first). 

Have a great day! :) God bless!

-Anna

Scripture Snack: One True God

1 Samuel 5: 1-5

The Ark of God was captured by the Philistines, and sent to Ashdod. The Philistines defeated Israel in a battle and captured their Ark.  
They placed the Ark into Dagon`s temple (Dagon was their god). When the people of Ashdod woke up early the next morning, they saw Dagon on the floor, with his face on the ground, before the Ark of the LORD. The people took him and put him back in his place. 
The next morning, Dagon was face-down on the floor again, but with his hand and head broken off. 

I really love this passage. It was just amazing to me how God didn`t slink back like a coward. Instead, He proved He is the ONE TRUE GOD. He proved He is LORD of all. There is none like Him. No one even comes close. An impostor  Dagon, can not stand up to a God like my God. He is the one true God.
This passage really reiterated how every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is LORD.

Things to Remember:

• God is the one true God
• There is none like Him
• God is mighty and powerful
• Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is LORD

We serve the one true God- and He is mighty, powerful, and greatly to be praised! 

Have a blessed day! :)

-Anna

Scripture Snack: Job 1:20-22

Job 1:20-22- ``At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship and said: `Naked I came from my mother`s womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.` In all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing.``

It is absolutely incredible! Job has his animals stolen (how he makes his $), his servants murdered, and his kids all die. He is very sad. In fact, he grieves. What is so incredible, is that He still worshiped and praised God! He didn`t blame God for all the bad things happening. Rather, he praised God! 
Job realized that everything he had and owned was really God`s and a blessing from Him.

• Remember to praise God in every circumstance and situation - even the hard ones!
• Everything we have is actually God`s and a blessing from Him
• God is the Giver of Life and it`s His to take away
• God is always in control

DIY: How to Make a Home-Made Autumn Wreath

This wreath literally took 5 minutes to make! It was so easy and so simple, and I think it looks really great! :)

Supplies:

You'll need to make a run to your local craft store, and pick up:

•  a basic wreath (this one is with branches..makes it ideal to customize and add whatever you want to it)
• decorations (I chose white and yellow twigs/wheat)
• either hot glue gun or string to tie everything to the wreath (I chose to use brown Raffia string. It blended in with the wreath)

Directions:

1. Take the wreath and place it on your table
2. Arrange the decorations on top (before you hot glue or tie anything down)
3. Use a hot glue gun to glue down decorations. Or,
4. Simply use the string and tie down the decorations.
5. Hang it up!

It is seriously that easy and simple! And look at how beautiful it looks! :)

This is great because you can make so many different variations, according to which season it is! 

Baby Shower Ideas: for a Baby Girl

Back in the summer, my oldest sister and I organized my older sister's baby shower. We had a great time getting together and preparing for the big day! Hope you enjoy it! :)

We had the Baby Shower in our church's gym

Please let me know what you think! :)