Working From Rest: A Prayer Journeyنموونە

Resting in His Embrace

Forgive me when I forget I’m your child, make poor choices, and wander a long way from home.

Emptiness can be a gift. It was only when He had run out of money and food that the son ‘came to himself’, as the New King James Version translates Luke 15:17. It is an interesting phrase – it implies remembering who he is (a son), recognising where he belongs, knowing he is a long way from home, and facing his sinful choices. This honest assessment leads to repentance.

For reflection: What has been emptied out in the last year, and how is this a gift?