– Scripture:

                       Dare To Dream

“That brought him to his senses. He said, ‘All those farmhands working for my father sit down to three meals a day, and here I am starving to death. I’m going back to my father. I’ll tell him, Father, I’ve sinned against God and before you; I don’t deserve to be called your son. Take me on as a hired hand.’ He got right up and went home to his father.

                      Luke 15:18 MSG

 – Reflection:

The prodigal son had taken his father’s inheritance and wasted it on wild living. When he was finally destitute, feeding hogs, he made a decision that changed the course of his life. He said, “Yes, I brought this trouble on myself, but I won’t sit around condemned. I’m going to arise and go to my father’s house.” 

You may have made poor choices. Perhaps you’re not where you thought you would be in life. The voices in your head are telling you, “You’ve blown it too badly. You’ll never reach your dreams.” No, you are one decision away from seeing God appear in your life.

Where do we go from here?

His plan for you was not canceled because you took a detour through the hog pen. Those decisions didn’t disqualify you from His favor. All you have to do is arise, shake off the guilt, and return to your Father. Start making decisions that honor God. Break away from things that are causing you to compromise. God has amazing things in your future if you dare to arise.

Our Prayer for Today

Father, thank You that Your mercy is more significant than my mistakes. Thank You that You are not holding my past against me. Thank You that I am forgiven. Thank You for being redeemed because of what Jesus did on the cross. I’m coming boldly to Your house right now. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.