Emmanuel

In high school, I led worship for my youth group for 3 years. Our "go-to" song that we would always sing on every mission trip, winter retreat, youth group, or any other event where there was worship was a song called "Emmanuel." It was always a favorite of everyone, and it never got old. Last night, my church's college group met and had a worship/bonfire night, and it was exactly what I needed. I just thought I'd share the words to this incredible song with you, and hope that it hits you as hard as it does me.

I will seek you with my whole heart

In the center of the storm

And remember, oh the promise, of your love

You are near to the heavy hearted

And the broken, you repair

Every moment, even sleeping, you are there

You are there

You have laid your hand upon me

Let your love surround me

You are Emmanuel

I was hiding in the darkest night

And then you found me

You are Emmanuel, Emmanuel

I have stumbled, always falling

And I am humbled by my sin

But the moment that I confess them, you forgive

You forgive 

You have laid your hand upon me

Let your love surround me

You are Emmanuel

I was hiding in the darkest night

And then you found me

You are Emmanuel, Emmanuel

Tell me where can I go, from your spirit, from your presence?

Come and take me home

To your spirit, to your presence, yeah

Never let me go

You have laid your hand upon me

Let your love surround me

You are Emmanuel

I was hiding in the darkest night

And then you found me

You are Emmanuel, Emmanuel

So there you have it! This song was just what I needed to hear last night. This summer has not gone the way that I expected it to AT ALL, and that's something that has been really hard for me. Through worshipping with some of my closest friends last night, I realized that God has it all under control. Just because he's closing doors doesn't mean that he's not opening others for me. I have been so discouraged about the fact that I don't have a steady job, but that is allowing me to do so much more with my youth group and my church, and to babysit some REALLY great kids. I am so excited to see where God is going to take me this summer!!