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Just Come Home

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**Chorus** Some call it freedom— When they walk out and slam the door. Some call it a choice—never to love again—not anymore! Some have traded or given everything away— And then some—they just won’t stay. **Verse 2** Have you ever wished—you had new friends— Have you ever been tired—of picking up—loose ends? Have you ever had things—that once mattered most—not matter at all—not anymore. That’s about the time—it feels like—you’re way past making amends—and you walk out the door. **Chorus** Some call it freedom— When they walk out and slam the door. Some call it a choice—never to love again—not anymore! Some have traded or given everything away— And then some—they just won’t stay. **Verse 3** Some think—life is about making it on your own— Some think it’s about—living like—they’ are the only one—while they just sit up there—on their little throne. But every night—when the lights go out—there’s no peace to be found— And those new friends—they just stop —coming around. **Bridge 1** And that’s when the music in your soul—it leaves too— But the silence—it stays—and you used to think—nothing could ever get past you. Now there’s a hollow place—down deep in your heart— Everything once held dear—now—it’s all torn apart— **Bridge 2** Ohhhh—my Lord—You I betrayed. Ohhhh—my Lord—the mess I made— If I had only known—I would’ve kept You on the throne— Ohhhh—my Lord—I’m ready—I’m ready to come home. **Final Verse** So I rehearsed my speech—got it ready in my mind— I’m tell Him—I’m not your son anymore— Make me a servant—I’ll leave the world behind. Oh, I’ve torn your heart in two—ohhh, I’ve done so much more—I’ve forgotten what You’ve done for me—out of perfect love— I won’t blame You if You don’t love me anymore—not here or from above— My Father saw me coming—from far, far away— He ran to me—HE TOLD ME I COULD STAY!!! He took me in His arms—dressed me as if I was clean—He put a ring back on my hand— Then the celebration began— A son who was lost—has come home again! Then my Father—He did something I never thought He would do— He kissed my face—and then He said, “I forgive you.” **Tag** What kind of Father runs toward the shame? What kind of Father would still call me by His own name? What kind of Father—on each and every day— Forgives His child—no matter how far—he’s run away? Ohhhh—IT IS OUR HEAVENLY FATHER— Ohhhh—HALLOWED BE HIS NAME! Ohhhh—how He loves me and you— Just come home—that’s all you need to do.
Ministry Devotional

Just Come Home

Have you ever stayed away from someone because you didn't know how to face them? Perhaps an argument went too far. Maybe you made a decision that hurt people who trusted you. The longer the silence continued, the harder it became to imagine walking back through the door. Pride may have kept you away at first, but eventually shame took its place.

Jesus told a story about a son who demanded his inheritance, left home, and wasted what he had been given. When the money was gone and famine came, he found himself hungry and desperate. Read Luke 15:11–32. The son began preparing a speech. He would admit his sin and ask to be treated as a servant. But while he was still far away, his father saw him, ran to him, embraced him, and welcomed him home.

Try to imagine that moment from the road. The son had rehearsed the worst of his failures. He knew what he had done. He could not restore the money or erase the pain. Yet the father did not make him stand at a distance until he had earned the right to be loved. The welcome came before the son could finish his prepared speech.

Jesus was telling this story in response to religious people who complained that He received sinners. The parable reveals the joy of God over repentance, not permission to treat sin lightly. The son really had sinned. He really needed to turn around. But he discovered that the way home was not closed.

Maybe you have been calling your distance from God “freedom,” even though it has left you exhausted. Or perhaps you still attend church while keeping your heart far from Him. The older brother in the same story reminds us that resentment and self-righteousness can also leave a person standing outside the celebration. Both sons needed the father's heart.

Would you be willing to read Luke 15 today without rushing? Ask where you recognize yourself. Are you running away, rehearsing reasons you cannot return, or standing nearby while bitterness keeps you from rejoicing in grace? Then speak plainly to the Lord. Repentance means turning toward Him, not merely feeling bad about what happened. Jesus Christ died and rose again so sinners could be reconciled to God through faith in Him.

If you've hurt someone, returning to the Lord may also involve an honest apology, restitution where possible, or seeking wise help to rebuild trust. Grace does not erase responsibility, but it gives us a reason to stop hiding.

Our desire at UnrelentingJesus is that you hear the invitation of Jesus clearly: don't make your failures the final chapter. We will be praying for those who need courage to return, and for families carrying the pain of broken relationships.

Let's pray. Heavenly Father, thank You for Your mercy toward sinners. Give us honesty to confess what we have done, humility to turn from it, and faith to receive the salvation Christ provides. Heal what can be healed, guide us in making things right, and bring wandering hearts home to You. Amen.

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