STORY BEHIND THE SONG: Lost

It was my first date w/ my girlfriend Joanna. We had been invited by a friend to attend a worship service that he would be playing drums at. We arrived a few minutes early, met some of his friends and then took our seats. What happened next was pretty incredible. The entire service was being led by the church's youth worship band, which is not always a home run, but this time was definitely something special. As the music started, the youth of the church stood to their feet, moved out in front of the stage and started to dance. The entire congregation was immediately moved into the presence of the Lord. It was awesome. At a particular point towards the end of the set, the girl who was leading the singing asked us to repeat this one phrase "I just wanna get lost in your eyes". Now understand this, I'm NOT a fan of 'Jesus is my boyfriend' songs, in fact I think they cheapen the majesty and might of Christ, and do a major disservice to the men of your church. But during this time God was doing something really cool in my heart. The phrase wasn't a romantic thing but one of fresh perspective. I was seeing it as through the eyes of Christ. Seeing the world as a dark, broken, devastated place in need of a Savior. Seeing God's people as His children that he loves, rejoices in, rebukes, disciplines, protects and preserves. Seeing the world through the eyes of Christ. In that sense I could definitely say "I just wanna get lost your eyes." It was a great time of worship, and a killer way to start a first date!

When I got home, I couldn't shake the phrase and the reality that God had reminded me of that night. What God sees, if we are believers, is the atoning work of Jesus Christ in us. He sees His people as His bride, and His light to a dark world. If we are believers, Scripture tells us that we have been transformed into the likeness of Christ and have been given new eyes to see the realities of God through the Spirit of God. Ephesians 4 even goes as far as to tell us to put off the old self and put on the things of God unto to holiness and righteousness.

Lost is about seeing things through the eyes of God. Seeing that His ways are not our ways, but they are the best ways and the realization of that fact is astounding. It brings the reality of eternity into a clearer focus, that God is our ultimate blessing and the fact that he has given us eyes to see this truth is amazing.

Here are the lyrics:

Who is like You God Almighty?

Maker of the skies

Father of infinite mercy, who is like You God?

I'm on the brink of something new I'm so enthralled by You

When I am lost in Your eyes, when I am lost in Your eyes

I finally see what it means to gain by losing my life

I hear the song of Your love, I feel the strength of Your arms

I'm utterly lost and never want to be found

I just wanna stay lost in Your eyes

Jesus, Savior, Life-Redeemer. Lover of my soul

Your grace sufficient for my weakness

Your mercy new with the morning glow

I can't believe that You'd want me I come crashing to my knees

When I am lost in Your eyes, when I am lost in Your eyes

I finally see what it means to gain by losing my life

I hear the song of Your love, I feel the strength of Your arms

I'm utterly lost and never want to be found

When I am lost I am found in You

When I die to myself there is life anew

This is my prayer

This is my plea

Make me lost so I finally see

When I am lost in Your eyes, when I am lost in Your eyes

I finally see what it means to gain by losing my life

I hear the song of Your love, I feel the strength of Your arms

I'm utterly lost and never want to be found

I just wanna stay lost in Your eyes

I just wanna stay lost in Your eyes

I just wanna stay lost in Your eyes

Lyrics by Jason Dunton

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