Luke 15
The Parable of the Lost Son triggers thoughts of my own reaction to the state of faith of my oldest son Zach who has yet to definitively affirm Jesus as His Lord and Savior. I am not angry or frustrated by nonetheless concerned and prayer that Zach accept Jesus as His Lord Savior. Yet I am reminded that we all have our own unique path to God. I did not come to Jesus until my early thirties and even when I did I was more of a cultural Christian until perhaps 10 years ago or so. God is in control and faith is a gift from Him. My role is to shepherd and guide Zach to Him and let God do the heavy lifting - and to be in prayer.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who brought me to faith - thank You Jesus! I am undeserving of all that You have done and continue to do for me. I daily miss the mark. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
My son, the father said, you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. v31-32
The Parable of the Lost Son triggers thoughts of my own reaction to the state of faith of my oldest son Zach who has yet to definitively affirm Jesus as His Lord and Savior. I am not angry or frustrated by nonetheless concerned and prayer that Zach accept Jesus as His Lord Savior. Yet I am reminded that we all have our own unique path to God. I did not come to Jesus until my early thirties and even when I did I was more of a cultural Christian until perhaps 10 years ago or so. God is in control and faith is a gift from Him. My role is to shepherd and guide Zach to Him and let God do the heavy lifting - and to be in prayer.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who brought me to faith - thank You Jesus! I am undeserving of all that You have done and continue to do for me. I daily miss the mark. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
