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Greed and arrogance
forfeiting as heir.
He went off and squandered,
fell to the pit of despair.
With selfish wild living,
he’d spent all of his share;
left lowly and hungry.
Too many burdens to bear.
As he eyed the pig slop,
his thoughts wandered toward home,
where even the hired help,
had plenty of food of their own.
With a repentant heart
and resolve that was brave,
he headed toward home
to become but a slave.
Yet while he was still far off,
his father did run,
with welcoming arms,
he embraced his lost son.
Before even the words
could leave sorry soul,
the father called for a feast,
robed him, restored him his role.
Despite his behavior,
the father had forgiven,
his foolish decisions
and unrighteous living.
Our Heavenly Father
sees us the same way.
For all who are lost,
He’ll welcome today.
He cares not what we’ve done,
for His forgiveness is freeing,
if we walk away from our sin,
and let Him do the leading.
(response to Luke 15:11-24)
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that while we were still far off, You came close and embraced each of us – welcoming us into Your loving arms. Help us to receive and remember the forgiveness and grace that You have given, and guide us to go in the direction that You are leading. May our every move make known the majesty and grace granted by You, God. Let the lost be found and the hurting made whole. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
A crisp clear message from the scripture! Nice rhyme and flow, Shannon. Shalom
Thank you, Jeanne. Blessing to you!
He loves us! Oh, how He loves us : ) Be blessed today!
Such a great song to fill my heart and mind.
May you be blessed with a profound awareness of just how much today, Denise!
Shannon, The Prodigal Son is one of my favorite stories from scripture. Have you read A Winter Dream by Richard Paul Evans? I read it just before Christmas, and it’s based on The Prodigal Son.
It is one of my favorites as well! Thank you so much for the book suggestion. I downloaded it on my Kindle and devoured the first several chapters while the boys were at basketball practice!
Very well written, Shannon!
Thank you, friend!
This story teaches us so much about the love of the Father. Aren’t we all prodigals at some point in our lives? I sure was. But, the Father is ALWAYS my Father. He says, not me, that I will ALWAYS be a son, and you a daughter. Nothing can ever change our status as children of The Most High God. That gives me comfort each day. Thank you, as always , for blessing me. God bless.
Thank you so much, Steven. I am so grateful that there is nothing I can do, nor have ever done, that can separate me from being His beloved daughter. I too find such comfort in this! May His blessings be abundant and His presence be felt as you faithfully walk where He leads.
Thank you and blessings to you today.
Nicely done, Shannon. Praying for Ann. Any update on how she’s doing?
Thanks so much, Wayne. Anne begins full brain radiation today. Please pray for His peace to surround her as she is in the treatment room, and for her to experience No side effects. God has given her tremendous strength and faith, and I am trusting He will heal and restore her completely.