What does God do when we feel lost, forgotten, or far from Him?

In this episode of HEARTBEAT, we reflect on Jesus’ parable of the lost sheep from Matthew 18; a powerful reminder that God doesn’t abandon those who wander. While the world often values the loudest, strongest, or most successful, Jesus tells the story of a shepherd who leaves ninety-nine sheep behind just to search for one that is missing.

That’s the heart of God toward us.

If you’ve been struggling spiritually, battling feelings of isolation, depression, shame, or distance from God, this devotional is a reminder that you are not invisible to Him. God does not wait for you to have everything together before He moves toward you. His grace pursues you even in the darkest places.

The Shepherd still knows your name. And no matter how far you feel you’ve wandered, you are never beyond His reach.

Takeaways from this episode:
God personally pursues those who feel lost or forgotten.
Your value to God is not based on your strength or performance.
Depression and spiritual struggles do not separate you from God’s love.
Jesus moves toward us with compassion, not abandonment.
No one is too far gone for God’s grace to reach.

👉 Don’t forget: You can also download our free devotional, “Mind, Body & Soul,” designed to help strengthen your walk with God through Scripture, prayer, and practical habits.

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What does God do when we feel lost, forgotten, or far from Him?
In this episode of HEARTBEAT, we reflect on Jesus&rsquo; parable of the lost sheep from Matthew 18; a powerful reminder that God doesn&rsquo;t abandon those who wander. While the world often values the loudest, strongest, or most successful, Jesus tells the story of a shepherd who leaves ninety-nine sheep behind just to search for one that is missing.
That&rsquo;s the heart of God toward us.
If you&rsquo;ve been struggling spiritually, battling feelings of isolation, depression, shame, or distance from God, this devotional is a reminder that you are not invisible to Him. God does not wait for you to have everything together before He moves toward you. His grace pursues you even in the darkest places.
The Shepherd still knows your name. And no matter how far you feel you&rsquo;ve wandered, you are never beyond His reach.
Takeaways from this episode:
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<li data-section-id="1hcgw9q" data-start="920" data-end="978">God personally pursues those who feel lost or forgotten.</li>
<li data-section-id="1ia4nmt" data-start="979" data-end="1044">Your value to God is not based on your strength or performance.</li>
<li data-section-id="4c3c4c" data-start="1045" data-end="1118">Depression and spiritual struggles do not separate you from God&rsquo;s love.</li>
<li data-section-id="191g6d7" data-start="1119" data-end="1176">Jesus moves toward us with compassion, not abandonment.</li>
<li data-section-id="nq6u5u" data-start="1177" data-end="1227">No one is too far gone for God&rsquo;s grace to reach.</li>
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👉 Don&rsquo;t forget: You can also download our free devotional, &ldquo;Mind, Body &amp; Soul,&rdquo; designed to help strengthen your walk with God through Scripture, prayer, and practical habits.
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Heartbeat

Got a minute? That’s all it takes to listen to HEARTBEAT, a podcast with plain talk about real life. Brought to you by The Salvation Army, HEARTBEAT offers Christian insights on everyday issues. Learn more about the show and our hosts at www.salvationarmysoundcast.org.

The Shepherd Knows Your Name

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