Lost is.....?

You are that which you are seeking

Francis of Assisi

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I have heard a lot about lostness

O Sacred one

“We are lost” cry the social conservatives

“You are lost” cry the religious conservative

“I am lost” cry people who are struggling with addiction

Wow!

So many people lost people God

is it really that bad?

and what does it mean to be lost?

does it mean that one is damned

cursed

outside the family of God?

does it mean one is

dead

wrong?

I have thought a lot about this God

and I have decided that lost

does not mean

wretched

bad

sinful

hated

or even rejected

lost is lost

or perhaps better

dazed and confused

like a lamb who has wondered

thoughtlessly into the brush

wait!

where am it?

how did I get here?

how do I get out?

and where the heck is

that nice

helpful shepherd

who keeps me safe

and fed

and loved?

lost is the feeling you feel

when you have lost

contact

with that which helps you feel “found”

and safe

and loved

and at peace

so God….

am I close?

love ya!

your somewhat tattered lamb

Stephen