Ever felt like you've wandered so far away from the truth,the cross,the comfort and safety of godly people and God's arms,that you can't find your way back even if you tried?
Well that is the preset to which this book was written.
It is more like a prodigal son finally coming home, but Papa is dead,brother has long since left home and little sister is the only one left to welcome him (makes you wonder who now makes up the guest list for the returnee's welcome party right ?).
He comes back to chaos, the ranch is failing and is on the brink of selling out (you know how cowboys are very protective of their land and wish it to continue in the family ,so this is a big deal),and the people he hurt are still very around ,and their memory is still as good as it was years back.
Here he is back with a soiled reputation.How can he make people understand that he is not the same person again,that eating with the "pigs" has reset the erring part of his brain,to make matters worse papa is not there to welcome him back.
You've read the prodigal son story ,times without number, but have you ever wondered how life was for him after he came back ?
Through the course of this book ,I saw the prodigal story from another light; the perspective of his loved ones. The pain they felt,the impact of his leaving and his return.
This book talk of forgiveness of God and receiving the gift of forgiveness from the people we've hurt,and more sweetly a restoration of lost glory and honour.
To conclude note that there will always be consequences for every action ,repercautions for every sin ,but nothing should ever stop you from running back to the arms of the father,who has loved you thoroughly and completely, his arms will always be wide open to receive you.
Staying away does not in anyway restore the glory,you most come back to be restored.
Read reclaiming Nick oo you will thank me for it 😁.
Do have a fabulous weekend.
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