Lead Me to the Cross

The other day, I was riding around with my family, enjoying the few precious moments that we all actually get to spend altogether, all of us. We were deep in conversation about Andrew's latest bathroom stories and who has the worst farts, when I looked out the window and noticed something in the sky that I've never really appreciated before. The sky was overcast and gloomy and I noticed that this huge beautiful sky that was so delicately placed had merged with some distant city lights creating an orange color. I never noticed the merging of the two worlds. Something that man created, making something that God created breathtaking. I don't know, it was just so beautiful and such an awesome reminder of Christ's willingness to allow us to be His hands and His feet. It was incredible

In other news, everyone needs to look up the song "Lead Me to the Cross" by Hillsong United.

"Lead me to the cross where Your love poured out.

Bring me to my knees, Lord I lay me down.

Rid me of myself I belong to You.

Lead me to the cross."

Man, I'm so praying that Christ leads me to the cross this week. That He reminds me of my purpose and His love for me. I hope you and yours had an awesome Thanksgiving! I'm so sad it's over, and I'm SO not ready to get back to the real world tomorrow! I love you all more than you know!

Forever His,

EmilyJo

I Couldn't Resist...

Since it's Thanksgiving week, I thought I would make a list of everything I'm grateful for. So here goes nothing!

• My awesome grandparents
• My supportive parents
• My crazy brothers
• Laughter
• Aunt Debbie!!
• Jesus
• Jesus allowing me to be His hands and feet
• Long drives
• Learning
• A good sale
• The company of good friends
• Being surrounded by love
• Music
• Flowers
• Money
• My IPhone ( I know I know.. that's a lame one! But it's so great!)
• My awesome Cousin!
• Books
• FBC Frisco
• Africa and how it changed me
• Hope of a return to Africa
• My new extended family in Florence!
• Technology
• Food on the table
• Craziness
• Chaos
• Really lame jokes
• My job
• My cat
• Worship Arts Ministry
• My car
• Electricity
• Trees
• Leaves that fall this time of year!
• Thanksgiving

Just to name a few! Give those you love extra hugs and kisses this week! I love you all more than you know!

Forever His,

EmilyJo

You get what you get...

Didn't you completely hate it when your mother used the phrase "you get what you get and you don't throw a fit"? Man, it was always the perfect reminder that life isn't fair, and that getting your way at that moment, wouldn't really make the situation any better.

Today, at work, I had a 5 year old in my program throw the biggest fit I think I've ever witnessed in my entire life. He was sitting on the floor and one of my staff asked him to get up and sit on his chair just like everyone else. Then he decided the best thing to do would be to throw himself back on the ground and scream. This was only the beginning. The fit lasted for well over an hour, screaming and crying at every word that was said to him. When his dad came to pick him up, he wanted to ask me if he earned any stickers for the day. I told him that he didn't because we had a rough day and he threw himself on the floor again. His dad picked him up, laid him over his knee, gave him two good spankings, and dismissed him to the car. On his way out, Aedan said, "thanks a lot for getting me in trouble, Miss Emily!"

At that moment, my heart sank into my stomach. At first, I felt bad for getting Aedan in trouble. But then I didn't, because it was fair that he got in trouble. It was fair that he was punished for making the first couple hours of work seem like an entire week for me and my staff. It was fair that his dad said he had to go to bed early tonight.

How often should I get that punishment? Not having my dad spank me, but for God to send me to bed without supper? How many times have I gone against what I know is right, but decided to take matters into my own hand. How many times have I thrown a fit because I didn't get my way. No one ever said life would be fair or easy. But how many times have I messed up and God picks me up off the floor, embraces me, and whispers "My beloved, welcome home".

I don't know, maybe next time instead of throwing a fit , I should step back and allow God to direct and guide me. You get what you get and you don't throw a fit. I hope this finds you having an awesome start to your week! I love you all more than you know!
Forever His,
EmilyJo

At Your Feet

Let the world fade away, I need to be alone
Simply fall on my face, here before Your throne
Father find me now, as I bow

At Your feet I sing to who You are
At Your feet I offer all my heart
At Your feet, it's You that I adore
I worship You, my Lord
The best of life for me is at Your feet

For all You have done, and how you set me free
Words of gratitude arise up
Right here on my knees, praises overflow from my soul

At Your feet I sing to who You are
At Your feet I offer all my heart
At Your feet, it's You that I adore
I worship You, my Lord
The best of life for me is at Your feet

Holy, Mighty, Worthy is the Lamb



This song just speaks to my heart. I'm not sure it needs much else. I hope you're having a great week! I love you all more than you know!
Forever His,
EmilyJo