Scripture: Luke 15:20
Journal: How do you need to come home to God today?
Reflection:
But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled
with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and
kissed him. (Luke 15:20)
O God, how do you see me
when I am still a long way off?
When my heart is fearful and consumed with the worries and cares of this
life? Are you heartbroken, longing for
me to turn and come home to you, so that you can give me the peace and the
comfort I so desperately need? Are you filled
with compassion for me, leaping from the front porch and running through
the fields to wrap your arms of love and care around me, and bring me into the
joy and delight of your house once again?
Are you so full of affection for me that you can’t keep your hands from
my hair or your lips from my cheeks?
O Father, it is so easy to
get lost in this life, so easy to lose track of who I am and whose
I am. In the midst of the brokenness and
the pain of this world, it is easy to lose track of your care and your
provision. It is easy to start believing
that I am alone and it is all up to me.
O Father, even this day I know I will get lost again amidst the flurry
of activity. Circumstances and chaos
will rear their ugly heads and sweep over me, and I will forget your love and
your care. O God, when that happens
today, please come and find me. When I
am still a long way off, leave the comfort of your house and come
running to me. Wrap your arms of love
and mercy around me and, once again, bring me home. Allow me to come and rest in the warmth and
safety of your loving embrace. For you
are my home.
Prayer
Closing
Prayer: At that time I will gather you; at that time I
will bring you home. I will give you honor and praise among all the peoples of
the earth when I restore your fortunes before your very eyes,” says
the Lord. (Zephaniah 3:20, NIV)
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