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Day 52 Coming Home | Luke 15:18

Day 52 Coming Home | Luke 15:18
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Have you ever found yourself on a quest for something new, only to realize that what you truly longed for was right in front of you all along? Join me, Rick, as we explore the concept of "coming home" through the lens of the Gospel of Luke and a captivating tale of an English sailor who thought he'd discovered a new land. Together, we'll uncover the profound messages embedded in the parable of the prodigal son, where adventures in distant lands pale in comparison to the extravagant love waiting at home. It's a heartfelt reminder that no matter how far we've wandered, the embrace of unconditional love is always within reach.

Feeling spiritually distant? You're not alone. Many of us sail away from the shores of grace, only to be reminded of the unwavering patience and love that beckons us back. Through prayer and reflection, we recognize that the path home is illuminated by the divine lights of forgiveness and acceptance. Be encouraged as we celebrate the joy of returning to God's family, where every journey back is a celebration of grace. Listen today for spiritual insights and inspiration, and let’s rekindle our spirits in the warmth of God's loving presence.

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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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Today is Day 52,.

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Coming home from the Gospel of Luke, chapter 15, verse 18, from the New Living Translation, I will set out and go back to my father, gk Chesterton.

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He shared a story about an English sailor who, after miscalculating his course, believed he had discovered a new land in the South Seas.

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Ready to plant the British flag and claim the territory as New South Wales, he soon realized that he'd actually landed back in his homeland.

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In his search for something new, he had rediscovered the familiar and, for the first time, truly saw what he'd left behind.

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Jesus tells a similar story in the parable of the prodigal son.

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This young man eager for adventure and freedom set off to a distant country where he believed life would be filled with pleasures wine, women and song.

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It seemed far more appealing than the hard work of plowing his father's fields.

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But eventually the prodigal came to his senses.

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In returning home, he discovered something far greater than the fleeting pleasures of his journey, the overwhelming, forgiving love of his father.

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Now, interestingly, the word prodigal means lavish, and what we learn from this parable is that the father's love is even more prodigal, more extravagant, than the son's sin.

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God's children often return home only to realize that life in the father's house is what they've really been longing for the whole time.

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Now some of us may find ourselves in a distant country today, having wandered far from our spiritual home.

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We've sailed away from the shores of grace.

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But it's time to turn our ship around, and when we do, we find that our Heavenly Father's been waiting and watching for our return.

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The lights are on and he's calling us to come home.

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Pray with me, father, god.

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We know You're watching and waiting for us.

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Forgive us for wandering so far away.

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Thank you for calling and receiving us back again into your family.

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In Jesus' precious name I pray, amen.

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Well, that's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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Until tomorrow, I'm Rick, I love you, see ya.

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