“And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough to spare, and I perish with hunger!” (Lk 15:17)
Too often, all of us have experienced the realization that somebody’s or something’s association we took for granted and lost or left behind was essential to our happiness and progress. I wish I knew then what I know now!
“I perish with hunger!” Hunger for right association, hunger for a line of genuine communication, hunger for an honest appraisal of personal growth, hunger for amends, hunger to start again!
It’s astounding to see, the radical change demonstrated in a person who has discovered true value in relationship and life in general through loss.
Life is to be lived! Association brings to it … color, texture and substance. What we personally do with association will always impact upon our lives in ways unscripted.
Damaged relationships or broken treasured possessions can’t always be revisited, salvaged or restored. However the loss of their intrinsic value should prepare us all to give thanks to God for each and every day we live and set ourselves with His help to get it right next time.
Real change has to begin in the individual first, it can never be … “If you change, I’ll see if I like it; and then maybe I’ll change too!” We all need to develop an appreciation for everything life embraces and mature amiably and wisely giving a hand up to those around about us.
Make the necessary change … It can be a wonderful world if you will allow it. The Prodigal Son did, you can too.
God Bless,
Pastor Paul
