Me: We had a nice time at the Library didn’t we?
Prodigal: Yes, there are some good books to read there.
Me: We can go over one of those books.
This is from the book Insight for Counseling and Pastoral Care by C. Stephen Evans
Humans cannot gain this faith through philosophical thinking or moral striving. It is created in people solely through an encounter with God as he has revealed himself in Jesus. In Jesus I learn what God is like and what I am supposed to be like. In Jesus I discover how far from God and my true self I am. In Jesus I discover God’s love in forgiving and atoning for my sin. In Jesus I discover the possibility of a new beginning as I stake my identity on him and commit myself to being his follower.
I am your follower today. What does that mean? That even though there is a lot of distractions today, I turn to you, Lord. I remember that I can live this day for myself or I can live it for you!
And now, behold, I have brought the firstfruits of the land, which thou, O LORD, hast given me. And thou shalt set it before the Lord thy God, and worship before the Lord thy God.
Deuteronomy 26:10
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
