LOST

(an email that I sent to the WoodsEdge staff team after we had a training time answering questions that related to "lost" peoples thoughts)

"The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians, who acknowledge Jesus with their lips and walk out the door, and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable." Brennan Manning (apparently) via DC Talk's "Jesus Freak CD

I was running tonight listening to DC Talk, (what a great CD "Jesus Freaks" is, even if you are not into that sort of music, it is just plain good) and this quote was the beginning of one of the songs. It got me thinking about our discussion on "lost" people (I must say I like the term "missing" that came from "Jim and Casper Go To Church" better). Anyhow, I think that authenticity is something that God has given us much grace in as a church. The more we seek Him, the more aware of our own necessity of Him. The communication of that in the context of grace is, in my opinion, irresistible!

Thanks so much for helping me to see that and to begin to better communicate it to those around me who need to know Jesus.

Here is the rest of the song entitled "What if I Stumble"

Is this one for the people? Is this one for the Lord?
Or do I simply serenade for things I must afford?
You can jumble them together, my conflict still remains Holiness is calling, in the midst of courting fame Cause I see the trust in their eyes Though the sky is falling They need Your love in their lives Compromise is calling

What if I stumble, what if I fall?
What if I lose my step and I make fools of us all?
Will the love continue when my walk becomes a crawl?
What if I stumble, and what if I fall?
What if I stumble, what if I fall?
You never turn in the heat of it all
What if I stumble, what if I fall?

Father please forgive me for I can not compose The fear that lives within me Or the rate at which it grows If struggle has a purpose on the narrow road you've carved Why do I dread my trespasses will leave a deadly scar Do they see the fear in my eyes? Are they so revealing?

This time I cannot disguise all the doubt I'm feeling

What if I stumble, what if I fall?
What if I lose my step and I make fools of us all?
Will the love continue when my walk becomes a crawl?
What if I stumble, and what if I fall?
What if I stumble?

Everyone's got to crawl when you know that You're up against a wall, it's about to fall Everyone's got to crawl when you know that

I hear You whispering my name [You say]

"My love for You will never change" [never change]

What if I stumble, what if I fall?
What if I lose my step and I make fools of us all?
Will the love continue when my walk becomes a crawl?
What if I stumble, and what if I fall?
What if I stumble, what if I fall?
You never turn in the heat of it all
What if I stumble, what if I fall?

You are my comfort, and my God

Is this one for the people, is this one for the Lord?