The
parable of the prodigal son is appealing because most everyone can identify
with his dilemma. Our society requires that we grow up and become independent. Although
this is a natural process, it's not always simple or easy. Some young people make several attempts before
succeeding. Leaving home can propel a
young person into an uncertain future.
The young man in Jesus' parable made
serious mistakes that left him in despair. Remarkably, he didn't blame others
for his failure. Nor did he try to rationalize or justify his immaturity, poor
judgments, or bad behavior. To justify or rationalize means to absolve oneself
of blame in order to be free of responsibility for personal choices.
The prodigal son reframed who he could
be and thus freed himself to crawl out of the pig pen of failure. Reframing is
the ability to put reality into an acceptable mental, spiritual, and emotional
context so positive change can be activated. Christ Jesus stands at the door of
your situation prepared to help you make life-changing decisions, so why not
invite him to do so?
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