It's
fair to say most people want to enjoy good relationships, find gainful
employment, and feel secure. Achieving these goals rarely happens without some
unexpected detours along the way. Can you imagine the worst possible situation
you could experience? Perhaps you've been there, done that, but what helped you
survive and face reality?
Jesus' parable of the prodigal son teaches
us how to deal constructively with reality. The young man in the story left
home with hopes and dreams for a wonderful life. Unfortunately, he lacked the
maturity to make healthy, wise decisions. Consequently, he found himself in a
desolate place feeding hogs to survive, which for him was the epitome of shame
and humiliation.
What got him into trouble? He was
arrogant and naive, which distorted his ability to deal effectively with
reality. Most of us have been there or are presently on the way. The good news
is, God permits us to make directional changes when we're mature enough to
choose his plan and purpose for our lives.
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