When I look back over my life, I see at times I have played each character. It wouldnt have been until recently that I would have "dared" to say that I was like the Father; as with all my "churching" I have had, I knew that in this parable, Jesus was showing us the role of Father is God; and there was no way I was going to compare myself to God. (Ya, I still had some "religious" junk to deal with).
That all said however, because the excercise from Saturday was so fresh on my mind, it made yesterday even more special for me.
Because of the different journies that each of my children are on, my three teenagers do not see each other very often. Yesterday was a very special day for all of us. We spent the whole day together celebrating Michael's 18th birthday, and my heart was so full - for once it is hard for this Mother to even explain how much joy was inside of me.
As I put my arms around my "big kids"; I was reminded very clearly from Father, and
"this is just a little bit of the love I have for you". They still have their lessons to learn about life, God and safety of being under the family protection etc; but it was such a good day.
I was able to love my children - ALL of them at the same time; and no one's decisions and behaviours changed that in the least. I simply wanted them to see, my love as their mother has not changed; I love you and want whats best for you. You do not need to change your behaviour to have my love.
Thank you Father for your love. Thank you Father for the opportunity to love.
That's all for now - til next time
Jacqueline
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