Just Give Me Jesus

Well it looks like the last time I blogged was about 2 years ago. Which makes perfect sense considering how busy our lives have been. Too busy in fact. We moved down to Little Rock with the hopes of change...Josh found a new job that gave him weekends and holidays off. Can I get a Hallelujah! I found a job that allowed Lucas to go the same school I taught at and therefore, see him during my work day. I loved my students and my coworkers. Lilly Belle was able to stay with my Mother-in-law so I knew she was always being cared for when I was working. It sounds wonderful. But one thing was missing. I was too busy for the one who craved my affection more than any other. I was too busy to spend time in His word. Too busy to ask Him what He wanted me to do. Too busy/exhausted to notice others around me. I was consumed with my world. And forgive me if I offend anyone, but I just don't feel that's how God has called us to live. We are to live for one purpose. And that is to bring glory to Him. I am here to serve him. Josh and I attended a marriage conference in March, and it was there that we both felt the Lord telling us that I had to quit my job. I had felt that for about a year, but it just wasn't possible. Even after the conference, I continued to fight against what my heart was leading me to do. It just didn't make any sense financially and it still doesn't. God somehow opened the door for me to discuss it with my boss and after much prayer and time spent in His Word, we decided to FOLLOW. Jesus says, "Follow Me." 2 Simple words. One HUGE command. There will be much to sacrifice according to the world, but much more to gain in Christ. My title is my biggest desire. You can have the nice cars, the expensive clothes, the newest gadgets...JUST GIVE ME JESUS. I'm starting to blog again (3rd times the charm right?) in hopes to share God's glory in this journey. There will be some tough times ahead, I'm sure of it. But it is in those times God strengthens our faith and draws us closer to Him. There is no greater place to be. Your prayers are much appreciated as we begin this chapter. I have one week left of teaching, and I can feel the anxiety trying to take over. So my prayer is this....In the morning when I rise, give me Jesus. You can have all this world. Just give me Jesus.