“The Way Home”
No matter what we call “home” in this physical world, we yearn for a spiritual home within that offers serenity, acceptance, and belonging without question. The extravagant acceptance of the father for the son in Jesus’ parable of the wandering son is difficult for us to believe sometimes – that no matter what we have done, who we are, how far we are from what we want to become, we are welcomed home by the Loving Parent.
“Make me know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long. Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love, for they have been from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O Lord!
Excerpts from Psalm 25:4-10
“Then the father said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to lie; he was lost and has been found.’”
Excerpts from Luke 15:11-32
Questions to ponder this week:
When have you been unexpectedly welcomed home?
When have you found yourself on the wrong path?
How easy is it for you to change direction?