Echoes of the Shepherd's Call #2050

Echoes of the Shepherd's Call (Compassion in Action: Seeking the Lost) In quiet corners, shadows fall, Homeless souls, baptized, lost sheep call, Echoes of stories, silent cries, In the heart of the city, where hope dies. Lawlessness spreads, a chilling shade, Hearts grow colder, bonds now fade, In a world that spins, a frantic race, We see the lost, we feel their trace. Lost coins in dust, forgotten dreams, Lost sheep in despair, silent screams, Lost children, dreams to rust they turn, In the night, for light they yearn. Yet amidst this dark, a whisper sounds, A shepherd's voice, love unbounds, In every storm, in every rain, He seeks the lost, to ease their pain. With love unfurled, hearts set ablaze, Called to guide through the darkest maze, To bring them home, to set them free, In their redemption, we find our plea. A beacon bright in the vast night, Each lost soul, a spark of light, God's unyielding love we see, In every heart, a boundless plea. Rise with compassion, let it guide, On the journey where the lost reside, Be the warmth, the light, the call, To the wandering souls, reach out to all. In seeking lost, our redemption found, In guiding home, faith’s essence bound, Acts of kindness, love's embrace, In every step, we find His grace. Answer the call, be His voice, In a world of shadows, let us rejoice, Together, instruments of grace, Bringing light to every place. -Steven G. Lee (June 29, 2024)