I Greet The Indwelling Lover.
Today’s “Pay Forward” gift is - The Prodigal. I’ve played all four characters found in the Prodigal Son story. We could write a book about each character. (1) As the Prodigal Love Son, I took my love inheritance given me by our Father. I went off into a far self-centered country; which was my personal "reality." I used up my supply of love, and a great hunger for that precious commodity came over me. I remembered the unconditional Love our Father shares with all His creatures. I wanted; I needed to return to Him. (2) The Father within, that indwelling Presence, saw me yet a great way off, and had compassion and came out to meet me. He honored me with the best robe; put a ring on my finger. He told the servants to prepare a celebration. (3) As one of the servants, I witnessed an outpouring of love, instead of “I told you so." We are part of the welcoming party. (4) As the self-righteous pouting Elder Brother feeling sorry for self, I put a damper on the welcome celebration. “My worthless Prodigal Brother blew his inheritance on harlots and came crawling home and gets the love rightfully mine.” I wanted to respond to the image and likeness of our Father’s unconditional Love. “Son you are ever with me, and all that I have is yours.” That unconditional love happens in Alcoholics Anonymous daily. Thy Love, Thy Will be done.