The Restless Heart

Man..... I feel punched in the face by the prodigal son! No matter who I try to relate in the story... either of the sons... there is still something missing. The young - made shameful mistakes - and expects what he deserves. The old - has done all very well - did not "turn away from father" but is expected to beat his younger brother. He would do so as well if the father did not reach him first. Meaning - how shameful to put judgement on another brother against the father's compassion. Neither brother, no matter how apparently righteous or shameful, are all nothing with out the father's compassion. My father, my Jesus, my King has compassion for me in which he pays shame no attention.

Father make me more like you. There is none else that is just or righteous. All else really brings shame and sorrow and anger and all sorts of sin. But you bring compassion, love, comfort, and a sweet reckless reliant life...

This is your story and this is not about how we may be shameful or prideful or lazy; it's about how you are forgiving and humble and active. This all about you and how you love and seek us.

"oh how He loves us oh"

Not how we love! We are extras that even get to benefit from the glory of the main actor - God! Yehweh! Messiah! Lord! Almighty!

How can we ourselves even so selfishly notice our own shame in the picture of God's glory? All of it is a speck of sand of all the beaches as God's glory is more than the universe. He has tore the curtain. God, you have defeated our chains and boundaries and have granted us access to your life.

You are too good. Humble me. Focus my eyes purposefully on you. Shame and sin has no place in your image.