Some stories just stop you in your tracks, and this is one of them.
It’s about a dad named Bob whose son, Robert, had vanished into the chaos of Los Angeles. Robert was mentally ill, homeless, and convinced he was on some sort of mission from God. And while most people would have assumed the worst, not Bob.
He didn’t give up.
He passed out flyers. He talked to anyone who would listen. He hired a private investigator. And he never stopped praying and believing. After months of searching, he finally found his son sitting alone on a pier, holding nothing but a worn-out Bible, lost and tired.
A father found his son. A son came home.
That story? It bears a striking resemblance to what we see in Hosea 11. And a lot like the heart of God.
You may not have wandered the streets like Robert, but chances are you’ve felt far from God before. Maybe emotionally. Maybe spiritually. Maybe numb and going through the motions.
But here’s the good news: God never stops searching. He never stops loving. He never lets go.
Just like Bob wouldn’t stop looking for his son, God never stops pursuing you.
God’s love reaches us, even when we run.
His love grieves for us, even when we turn away.
And His love redeems us, calling us back into His arms again.
That’s what we’re praying for this week. That kind of love. Not just for ourselves, but for everyone we know. Our friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, classmates, our city, and the nations.
Would you take a moment to join us in prayer today at 12:00 p.m.?
Jesus, thank You for bringing us home. Because of You, we belong. Help us carry that message of belonging into our neighborhoods and onto every campus.
Lord, teach us to love as You do, being patient, kind, and steadfast. Make us a church that sticks around, shows up, and welcomes others to grow in Your grace.
Open our eyes when we start to drift. Help us recognize it, name it, and turn back. Use this community to gently remind one another of what’s good and true in You.
Change us from the inside out. We don’t want to just look fine, we want to be whole. Heal our hearts so we can live from a place of real peace and freedom.
Give us the courage to respond to You, even when it’s uncomfortable. When You call, help us say yes.
Move through Mosaic Church in real, practical ways. Let our presence bring hope to our city and to future generations. Use us as living proof that Your love never lets go.
No matter where you are today or what your story looks like, here’s what’s still true:
You’re not too far gone. You’re not forgotten.
You are fully known. Fully accepted. Fully loved by Jesus.
Even when we wander, He never stops pursuing us.
Even when we resist, He keeps loving.
He sends out His love’s search party—relentless, patient, and full of grace—to find us, to bring us back, and to welcome us home.
And that love? It will never give up on you. It will never let you go.
God Bless,
Pastor Alvin & Mallary Brown
alvin@makingamosaic.com :: mallary@makingamosaic.com
P.S. Is there something specific you need prayer for this week? Just reply—we’d be honored to stand with you.
General Prayer Requests & Updates
For evangelism to flourish so communities and campuses in the greater Fort Worth area will be reached, and the lost will see and experience the love of Christ and be drawn to his kingdom.
For signs and wonders to follow the preaching of His Word.
For team unity and laborers to help carry the load.
For finances and provisions.
For fully funded campus missionaries (2 per campus) to help reach the next generation — Texas Christian University (TCU), Tarrant County College (TCC), Texas Wesleyan University (TWU) and Tarleton State University – Fort Worth (TSU), University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), and Dallas Baptist University (DBU).
Alvin Brown, the Lead Pastor of Mosaic Church Fort Worth, brings over a decade of pastoral ministry experience and more than 20 years of operational and technical leadership expertise. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunications Management from DeVry University and an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. He enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Mallary, and their three children and contributing as a writer to various media outlets.
