This blog comes from reading this sweet story:
\u201cA six-year-old girl was busy drawing a picture one day. Her teacher asked, “What are you drawing?” The little girl replied confidently, “I’m drawing a picture of God.” The teacher, a bit taken aback, said, “But nobody knows what God looks like!” The little girl kept drawing and replied, “They will in a minute.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have that childlike faith and understanding of the nature and character of God? To know Him fully and His ways? Jesus said, \u201cAnyone who has seen me has seen the Father\u201d (John 14:9).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In other words, if we want to know what God is like, look at Jesus. God made flesh. Thanks, Father God, for showing us what You look like!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The truth is God loves us passionately and unconditionally. No matter how many times we\u2019ve messed up, we can always call out \u201cFather God aka Papa aka Loving Father\u2026 HELP!\u201d And when we call out for help, He embraces us like a loving father does a lost child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the story of the prodigal son, Jesus reveals God as a loving father. Picture this: The younger son demands his inheritance, basically saying, \u201cDad, I can\u2019t wait for you to die. Give me my share now!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The father, surprisingly, gives it to him. The son then squanders it all on wild living and ends up in misery. He finally comes to his senses, realizing even his father\u2019s servants have it better than he does. So, he decides to return home and admit his mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, here\u2019s the kicker: The father\u2019s reaction is extraordinary. He doesn\u2019t wait for the son to apologize or even get to the front porch. While the son is still a long way off, his father sees him, runs to him, and embraces him. No lectures, no \u201cI told you so\u2019s,\u201d just pure joy and love. He welcomes him back with open arms and throws a celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This story shows us God\u2019s incredible love. No matter how far we stray, God is always ready to welcome us back with joy and celebration. Imagine the kind of party heaven throws every time one of us turns back to Him \u2013 it\u2019s like the ultimate surprise party, with angels dancing and the heavenly choir singing at full volume!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So next time you feel lost or have wandered off the path, please know that God is there, watching and waiting with open arms, ready to throw the biggest celebration ever just for you. Now, that\u2019s a picture of God worth drawing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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