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The Prodigal Son

I was listening to a teaching a few mornings ago and the story of the Prodigal Son came up. This struck a nerve in me to the point of tears. The Prodigal Son had it all: inheritance, wealth, promises and he rejected it all. He left his inheritance for things he thought were better but those things didn't work for him. He left his wealth to only allow what he had to run out. And what stuck out to me the most is that he walked away/rejected the promises God gave him. To be honest I had to ask God to forgive me. Forgive me for walking away from His promises, forgive me for rejecting my inheritance. God is the source of everything we'll ever need. He gives us Freedom!! Freedom to have it all and to walk in Him daily. 
I'm sure we've all had the Prodigal Son experience and some still might be in it but guess what The Prodigal Son did? He went back to his father and accepted what he initially rejected. His father welcomed him back with open arms and love. That's exactly what our Father is doing for us... Welcoming us back and loving us through it all. There's no need to continue in unhappiness and failures. You can easily start over and get your inheritance, promises and freedom! 

To read the entire story about The Prodigal Son, please read Luke 15: 11-32

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