“… so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and succeed in the thing for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11

“Where do we find words to move others when we feel tired, uninspired, unsure? What do we do when it feels like something is a “lost cause”? Well, there’s good news here. Sharing the story of Jesus isn’t our cause, it’s God’s. It’s a message we bring to others as a gift, a message that can change the course of a day or a life. And God is known for saving what we would call “lost causes.” Laurie Hanson. The Funny Shape of Faith: Devotions for the Rest of Us (Kindle Edition.)

Why Have You Lost Your Cause? Because….

One of the symptoms of Covid is an extended period of exhaustion. Even people who have “recovered” from Covid have occasional periods of exhaustion that come and go with no real explanation. To me this feels as if it carries a clause of double-indemnity – you suffer twice for one disease.

Too many people today feel as if they have lost hope, lost faith, and lost their way. And that is understandable since our world has seemed to stop turning – at least temporarily – and we all feel like a lost cause. But there is good news. Jesus makes you and I worthy of being loved by G-d – Jesus’ love and acceptance should renew our faith, our hope and our trust, as well as our pathway. As such taking G-d’s cause to the world suddenly becomes our purpose, our cause – because the cross of Jesus matters so much to this broken world.

If you need renewed purpose in this life, look no further than Isaiah 55:

“…so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and succeed in the thing for which I sent it.”

Let us pray,

Our Lord of lost causes, we need a purpose some days, because our world seems to take away our energy. Sometimes we feel blank! Help me to share your timeless message of love, service, and truth. Let my banner point the way to you. Amen.

Pastor Dave