Thoughts of the Prodigal

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · Dec 27, 2024 · 4m

READ: LUKE 15:1-32; JOHN 13:34 I said, “Give me my portion of the goods,” And in my youthful heart I knew he would. I took, and turned, and quickly walked away And relished in the freedom of that day. For pleasures I had dreamed about I’d roam, Not once regretting ever leaving home. I traveled far until one fateful day I found I lost my treasure on the way. There was no food to eat—no bread, no figs; I sadly found myself among the pigs. Where could I go, how could I now survive? “I hurt my father when I left,” I cried. But home I went, I’d beg him to forgive, If only I could have a place to…