Comments on: The Prodigal Son

By: Angie

Angie — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:10:12 +0000

Goosebumps & lump in my throat. Beautiful Carol!

By: Darnelle

Darnelle — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:44:00 +0000

I love it when God inspires us to do something just plain SMART now and then. I bet your son will not forget that day. What a blessing to read about!
Darnelle

By: Susanne

Susanne — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:22:37 +0000

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful!

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:39:22 +0000

Ah yes I have had those calls too, but not just for talkativeness! I know what it’s like to wait at the bus knowing! My sons face to was always downcast! I hope he sees me the way your son saw you and the prodigal saw his father! Loving, forgiving, patient, and willing to receive him with open arms! Thanks for the great picture, I could so relate to.

By: Marylu

Marylu — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:51:59 +0000

Thanks Carol for that sweet story, I’m still hoping and praying for that “glad meeting.” I have had 19 years of unsuccessful training of our first born. He was once on the straight and narrow but has strayed from the Lord and prefers to eat the husks with the pigs.
Compassion toward him and allowing him to bear the consequences of his actions are a constant battle within me. I will keep praying and trust God with the outcome.

By: Janet Roller

Janet Roller — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:38:47 +0000

Carol- Were you in our house today? You weren’t - but God knew I needed this. This post is such a “perspective checker”. Thank you for reminding me of God’s grace and mercy to me.
-Janet

By: Bethanne

Bethanne — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:54:05 +0000

Having 2 sons (one of whom is in school), I can totally relate here. My oldest is in first grade. Neither his father or I ever got in trouble in school - ever, yet he is only in first grade and has come home with “no smiley face” several times already for talking or something similar. I love how you relate this to the prodigal son……your son will always remember you waiting for him and you being his safe place. I love it! No matter what they do to get in trouble, we still love them with a fierce love - just like God loves us! Thanks for this post!

By: Lundie

Lundie — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:19:08 +0000

You brought tears to my eyes with that one. I am amazed at how different these stories feel when having a child of my own. Thank you for this fresh view of unconditional love.