Lost Then Found

I have never been a fan of the popular television series called “Lost”. I used to love “Gilligan’s Island” as a kid. I have been lost in the woods years ago. I have been lost before the days of GPS (and after GPS’s that are wrong)! Being lost is very disturbing. My mind goes to the worst-case scenario and that often makes things worse. My thinking is skewed by fear. I should simple settle down and think of my options. Being lost sets up preparation for the next time. I will have the tools I need to avoid getting lost.

I remember what it was like to be lost from the Lord. He had done His part; I had simply rejected Him. I was running from Him. I had lost my way. King David talks about how incredible the Lord is and what He’s done for the people of Israel. I was reminded of what it felt like to be lost from God. Check this out…

¹⁶ Come and hear, all you who fear God;

    let me tell you what he has done for me.
¹⁷ I cried out to him with my mouth;
    his praise was on my tongue.
¹⁸ If I had cherished sin in my heart,
    the Lord would not have listened;
¹⁹ but God has surely listened
    and has heard my prayer.
²⁰ Praise be to God,
    who has not rejected my prayer
    or withheld his love from me! (Psalm 66:16-20 NIV)

When I remember what it’s like to be lost, I’m even more thankful that I’m found. The Lord pursues His kids with relentless grace and mercy. If He were not full of grace I would still be lost. I was attracted to His love, His kindness and His grace. Now that I know Him, I rely on His Presence and His Power to direct my path. He doesn’t leave me. He doesn’t forget me. His takes great care to help me wherever I am or whatever I’m doing. He’s my Heavenly Father and He cares deeply for me. I’m so thankful to be found – compels me to sing to Him in gratefulness. This passage reminded of great song called My Glorious by Delirious.

The world’s shaking with the love of God
Great and glorious, let the whole earth sing
And all you ever do is change the old for new
People we believe that

God is bigger than the air I breathe
The world we’ll leave
God will save the day and all will say
My glorious!

Clouds are breaking, heaven’s come to earth
Hearts awakening let the church bells ring
And all you ever do is change the old for new
People we believe that

God is bigger than the air I breathe
The world we’ll leave
God will save the day and all will say
My glorious!

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Pressing On!

Dwayne