What To Do With A Lost Heart?

When hubby and I lost our baby boy 16 years ago, my heart broke with unimaginable pain. Holding our son when he took his last breath radically changed my heart forever. I knew, as a mom, I would never be able to hold him again in my arms, love him, cuddle him, play with him, nurture him, or comfort him…. he was lost. Words cannot describe the anguish and despair of my heart. The only thing that brought me comfort was knowing he was with his Heavenly Father. But, with all my heart, I wish he was still with me, his mommy.

God planted in my heart a deep compassion for lost children. It was the “pearl” He gave me from the loss of our son. There are days when my heart feels so broken … I want to just go. I’m learning daily what it means to be a mission-hearted person who has committed to live dead. I have to let go and allow God’s timing to direct my steps. I especially want to learn at a deeper level- how to PRAY for unreached and lost people groups. Here are a few things that I learned today- Day 2 of the Live Dead Challenge ….

Lost: Parable of the Father’s Heart

I read Luke 15 – click here.

“In this story, we see the broken heart of God revealed. This father was actively watching, waiting, and yearning to be reunited with his lost child. This is exactly the way God feels about every one of His children who are lost and separated from Him.”

“When the devil has kidnapped a child of God, it is God who hurts the deepest, who suffers most.”

“Today as you pray, rather than pouring out your heart to God, ask Him to pour HIS heart to you. Our King is a wonderful  and loving Father who suffers deeply at the loss of His children. If we love Him, we will listen. Eventually, we will feel His broken Heart. If we love Him we will, like the mighty men of old (2 Sam. 23) make His longing our MISSION no matter what the risk. What is the cry of God’s heart? His is weeping over His lost children, watching waiting, and earning for them to come home.”

How to pray for unreached People Groups: This is explained in length in the journal.

1- Pray that the Word of God would rise.

2- Pray that the Lord of the Harvest wold send forth laborers into the harvest field. MISSIONS!!!

3- Pray that the Spirit of God, the Holy Spirit, will be poured out on all flesh.

4- Pray that the cross will be unveiled.

5- Pray that the Holy Spirit would unite the Body of Christ.

6- Pray for men and women of peace.

I’m praying today, that God will pour unity, blessing, and joy in the Holy Spirit to the precious people I serve and love in Korah. I’m praying that there would be loving, trusting communion between them. Praying specifically against any jealousies and the lies of the devil. Lord, I pray for the missionaries working among the village of Korah. May Your blessed unity prevail day after day in protection.

This photo is so special to me … I took it at Return Ministries in Kampala, Uganda.