Prodigal
Ezekiel 34:16, “I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgement.”
Morning friends! Greetings in the name of all that is precious in the eyes of God! May we have opened our eyes believing that this day will be joyous, productive and special! I pray that each of us will bring positive vibes to our own homes, to our family, and then take that feeling out the door to show others how awesome just being alive can change moments for the good! For a moment, can we talk of those who don’t have that positivity, those that feel lost, or are on the wrong path at this moment. Let’s talk of those who have become the prodigal child, the unsure young adult, or the grown person that is still searching. We all know the parable about the prodigal son in Luke 15; or if you don’t, this is the time to go read it! In life, each of us went through those awkward phases of wanting to just leave, go out on our own; to stop being told how to live! It happens to everyone, and at every age! Those with nurtured upbringing, tend to be in the category of better statistics; but sometimes being in the world draws them toward paths like the prodigal son. So, remember that your “good” upbringing doesn’t always mean you will stay centered on the best paths. When worldly pleasures, big ideas, opportunities away from a Godly path, offer to our eyes a seemingly better option, the devil uses that to take you off God’s guided path. For many, after we acknowledge that path is wrong; we simply begin to believe there is no path back, no true option for forgiveness. But… herein is the fact; God accepts everyone, no matter the path chosen, the addiction suffered, the lifestyle unbecoming; He is always going to give mercy, grace, and love! Giving Him back your life is accepting the unconditional love He offers, along with His forgiveness! Every family, friend, and the angels above will celebrate the return with the prodigal because they have found the way back to the promises of God. No valley is too deep that the love of God can’t reach down into it and draw you out, give you strength to climb back up, then encourage you on the journey of salvation! Today, let us reach out to God not only for our own strength but for those around us who feel they are the prodigal. Let us reach to them even while we are reaching and together become the returning prodigal; the one calling God to hold us again in His arms!
Scriptures:
Read: Jude 1:22-25, II Timothy 2:25-26, I Timothy 2:4-6, Matthew 18:12-13, Luke 15:21-24, Luke 5:31-32, Hebrews 7:25, John 1:9-14, Job 4:3-4, Galatians 2:20, James 1:12, Acts 2:38-40, Matthew 16:24-28
Prayer:
Heavenly Father above, thank you for your patience, understanding and deep love you provide for us daily. Thank you for knowing what we choose long before we do, then helping us to come back from that choice to what is truly right. Please Father, we ask humbly that you continue to dwell in our hearts and souls teaching and guiding us as we survive this sinful world. Remind us daily how we were once the prodigal but are now a child of yours. Amen.