WANDERING EXILES

Wars, natural disasters, hatred, sickness, divorce, addiction and a host of other horrendous circumstances of this world all have something in common; they displace people’s lives. The prodigal son’s story is equally as bitter and perhaps worse since he had become a wandering exile by his own rebellion; banished by his unrepentant pursuits. I too, know the agony of self-defeating isolation from the Father. How foolish it is to remain exiled from the Lover of My Soul since He has provided an open path to His front door. “You’re no longer wandering exiles. This kingdom of faith is now your home country. You’re no longer strangers or outsiders.” (Ephesians 2:19 MSG). If God seems distant I must remember He has not moved, it Is I who stepped away. Most Merciful LORD, forgive my selfish wanderings. Clothe me in Your righteousness and restore childlike innocence in my heart.