Losing our way

The great danger of the turmoil of the end-time in which we live is losing our souls. Losing our souls means losing touch with our center, our true call in life, our mission, our spiritual task. Losing our soul means becoming so distracted by and preoccupied with all that is happening around us that we end up fragmented, confused, and erratic. Jesus is very aware of that danger. He says: "Take care not to be deceived, because many will come using my name and saying, 'I am the one' and 'The time is near at hand' Refuse to join them" (Luke 21:8). In the midst of anxious times there are many false prophets, promising all sorts of "salvations." It is important that we be faithful disciples of Jesus, never losing touch with our true spiritual selves. Henri Nouwen Bread for the Journey

I am constantly amazed how Nouwen puts the deepest things in such a simple way. It is so reasonable and yet so key. Avoiding issues of once saved always saved he takes us back to wondering about lived out lives and loss of direction and purpose. Back to issues whether we are alive or not, whether we are barely alive in Christ or seeking to be fully alive.