The prodigal learned that it isn’t worth it – neither hanging onto his anger against his father, nor hiding behind his guilt. Oh and Guilt is a strong and evil master! It grabs hold of you when you are down and pushes you further into the mud! I don’t believe the fact that the prodigal was living and working in the disgusting mud of a pig farm was purely coincidental!
But even as disgustingly low as the son went while staying away from his Father, that Father was so very ready for his return! 1, 2, 3 steps, and then He runs!
The son, heavily laden with guilt and regret and practicing his words for his broken relationship with his Father, plods towards home… Running with open arms, the Father scoops His son into His arms and kisses his neck, tears of sorrow mixed with joy running down His aged cheeks… Words aren’t as important as the action of coming back to Him.
What is next? Reparations. The son apologizes, the Father forgives, and they celebrate! Lessons have been learned, and hearts are healing. This is family, the way God intended.
So, if you have been separated, or have separated yourself, from loved ones, there are three easy steps that you can take:
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