The Father Who Waits
"When he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion."Luke 15:20
Reflection
The father ran before the son even finished apologizing. That is how God waits for whoever comes back: no scolding, arms already open.
Prayer
Father, thank You for always welcoming me back. Amen!
Talk about it as a family
- What did the father do when he saw his son?
- Did he scold him?
- How does God welcome us back?
5-minute activity
Act out the story: the child walks to the far side of the room and slowly comes back, and the grown-up runs to give a big hug. Then switch roles. Read Luke 15:11-24.