Conflict
continuously exists between what we want and the boundaries of reality. Economic
downturns, changes in governmental policies, death of a loved one, divorce,
failure, and success are reality events associated with conflict. The prodigal
son from Luke 15 wanted control of his life and financial resources to sustain
him indefinitely.
What couldn't be controlled was
weather conditions that created a food shortage just as his finances became
depleted. The reality he encountered was so desperate he was forced to reframe his
life's objectives. Reframing means making adjustments to thinking patterns that
are out of compliance with reality.
Turning from bad behaviors and
pursuing forgiveness became the young man's objectives as he reexamined his past
choices. These behavioral changes were required for making a new beginning. God
provides courage to escape the confinement of any self-imposed hog pen. So give
thanks to God for sending Jesus to deliver you from the ongoing reality of sinful
choices.
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