JEREMIAH 3:14 (NLT)
"Return home, you wayward children," says the Lord,
"for I am your master.
I will bring you back to the land of Israel"
LUKE 15:20 (ABP)
The wayward son picked himself up and headed home to his father. And when he was still a long way off, his father saw him on the pathway. The father was so excited that he ran out (yes, a grown man ran) to welcome him with hugs and kisses.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God is eagerly waiting to welcome you home -- if only you'll return.
PRAYER
God of grace and mercy, thank you for your warm welcome. I confess that in my shame I struggle to receive it. I avoid you or I try to justify my prodigal thoughts and actions. Help me to let go of the shame and guilt associated with my failures. I'm going to trust that you are a merciful and kind God. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
PRAYER
God of grace and mercy, thank you for your warm welcome. I confess that in my shame I struggle to receive it. I avoid you or I try to justify my prodigal thoughts and actions. Help me to let go of the shame and guilt associated with my failures. I'm going to trust that you are a merciful and kind God. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
