Luke 15:14; 20-22 (NLT)
About the time his money ran out, a great famine swept over the land, and he began to starve…So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. His son said to him, “Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being called your son.” But his father said to the servants, “Quick! Bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him. Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet.”
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This is the story of a rich father and an ungrateful son who demands his inheritance prematurely, wastes it immediately and ruins his life completely.
When he acknowledges his mistake and decides to repent and return to his father’s house, he feels unworthy of being considered a son and intends to propose he become a servant. But his father, who has been waiting for him, welcomes him back with great fanfare and without any recrimination.
That is the way God awaits you. He doesn’t pile up all your sins and throw them in your face when you come to Him. He only takes into account your decision to return to His arms so He can welcome you home, restore your dignity and bless you beyond measure.
Pray like this: Father God, I know that I was wrong when I arrogantly strayed from You. I hurt You and I hurt myself. But today I come repentant to ask Your forgiveness for my sins. Thank You for receiving me in Your arms, for cleansing me and for giving me the best blessing––to be able to live every day in Your presence. I praise You in the name of Jesus, Amen!
Have a blessed day!
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