Luke 15:11-31
Have you ever felt distant from God? Like there was a point in your life you decided to do things on your own. And now for whatever reason, whether it's shame, guilt, fear or pain, God feels distant. Luke 15:11-31 is the parable of the lost son. What I find beautiful about this story is that the son's father never left. He stayed right where the son left him. Which is a constant reminder, whenever you feel distant from God, it's not because He left but because you moved. But don't allow that guilt, shame, or embarrassment to be an excuse to not go back to Him. Because He is waiting right where you left him. The parable tells us that the son "came to his senses" (v17) and makes the decision to "go back to his Father" (v18). Realizing you need to go back to God is a great first step, but you need to make the decision to go back to him. When the son made the decision to go back, his father (1) saw him, (2) had compassion on him, (3) ran to him, and (4) poured his love on him (v20). Before the son could even repent, he was seen, understood, accepted and loved. God see's YOU, understands YOU, accepts YOU and loves YOU! There's nothing you can say or do to earn or lose His love. If you are the prodigal child who chose to walk away from God, but have realized that life without Him is unsatisfying, lonely or miserable all you have to do is make the decision to come back. He is waiting for you right where you left him, with His arms wide open.
Prayer
Thank you, God, for always speaking to me and reminding me of your love. Thank you, for always being there even when I try to run away. Thank you, for seeing me, choosing me, loving me and accepting me. I repent for my sins, and for trying to do life without you. I accept you as my Lord, Saviour and Father. Help me and guide me to never let go, and never look back. I surrender it all and chose you. Amen.
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