To seek and save the lost

“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.”  Luke 19:10 NIV

You're the Word of God the Father

From before the world began

Ev'ry star and ev'ry planet

Has been fashioned by Your hand

All creation holds together

By the power of Your voice

Let the skies declare Your glory

Let the land and seas rejoice

With the multitude in heaven, we cry out:

   "Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb." 
   "Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen!"  (Rev. 7:10, 12 NIV)

Yet You left the gaze of angels

Came to seek and save the lost

And exchanged the joy of heaven

For the anguish of a cross

With a prayer You fed the hungry

With a word You stilled the sea

Yet how silently You suffered

That the guilty may go free

Thank you that you came to seek and save us, the Lost.  Thank you for enduring the cross for us.  Thank you for freeing us from guilt, shame, skubalon, and sin that we may live the abundant life you call us to. 

With a shout You rose victorious

Wresting victory from the grave

And ascended into heaven

Leading captives in Your wake

Now You stand before the Father

Interceding for Your own

From each tribe and tongue and nation

You are leading sinners home*

God, we cry out today for those who are lost and captive. 

We pray, loving Spirit, for you to call out to those who do not yet know you as Lord; may they soon trust fully in your promises.  

We pray for places in this world where those who live the Gospel are persecuted; may your strength and power encourage your children. 

We pray for those who are lost in a sea of fear, upheaval, grief, ignorance, directionless-ness, busyness, and distraction; may your sweet voice speak peace and focus into their lives.

We pray for those who do not have the basic necessities of life - clean water, nutritious food, basic medical care, a safe home, and especially love. 

We pray for all the lost in this world, in whatever kind of "lost" they may be, and pray that you would not only intercede for them, Jesus, but lead them - lead us - home.  May Lakeshore be a place where Lost people come home to.  May we join the company in heave proclaiming the salvation of our God!  Amen, praise, honor and glory be to you!

Amen.

*"Across The Lands"

CCLI Song No. 3709898

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