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SPIRIT
Senior Member

since 2002-12-29

Posts 1745
California Desert

0 posted 2003-08-17 11:43 AM

THE PRODIGAL - A Parable

I took what was mine
To seek, search and find,
But...
The road traveled
Appears to have
Led to nowhere.
It has been fraught
With temptations
And addictions,
Despair and regrets.
A loveless, lonely road...
Was ever a way so long?

Father, where are you,
Do you hear me, see my suffering,
Will you honor my apologies?
I am not worthy to be your child,
Let me be your servant instead.
I hang my head in shame
For I have squandered your wealth,
But far worse... your love.
I want to return home, Father.

Dear Father,
You are so constant
The truth is so simple
You will not have moved
Away from my home... your home.
The road I traveled
Was of my own choosing.
As you have not moved
Then you will still be...thankfully,
At my journey’s start.
I can and will turn around,
Wend my way back
And offer my services
That I might be once more
In the only place
That I knew the honesty
Of unconditional love.

I see you running,
Running to meet ME,
And I am over-flowing
With the knowledge,
That your arms
Are wide open
In readiness
To embrace me,
Your prodigal child.
How wonderfully you fill me
With Your Love
And Glory.

Thank you ... Father.

SharaRose
Member Elite

since 2003-07-19

Posts 2501
Somewhere out there~

1 posted 2003-08-17 08:43 PM

It's always hard to work your way back, but when you do you want it more than any words can describe. I understood this whole thing!
Thanks for sharing. He's worthy of all our love, and sometimes we go astray. It's so good He has the strength to remain steadfast and strong when us humans can't. He loves when we can not.

SharaRose @-->--

Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer!

SPIRIT
Senior Member

since 2002-12-29

Posts 1745
California Desert

2 posted 2003-08-17 10:27 PM

Thanks for replying - this is my take on The Prodigal Son. I like to write in thr first person.

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

3 posted 2003-08-18 12:50 PM

Well done and The speaking in first person does it justice. Joyce

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

4 posted 2003-09-17 11:37 PM

(sigh) Oh Das, this is beautiful, sweet friend, He is most loving and steadfast and despite our tough tribulations and uncertainties, He will always love us and is here for us all! (big hugggsssssss) Your heart shines with good grace, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Das, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

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