And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. (Luke 15: 17-19 KJV biblestudytools.com) The younger prodigal son went into a far country. He squandered his resources, and went lacking. The older son was also a prodigal. He was in a far country (in his heart), though he stayed home. -Jill Briscoe, Telling the Truth Ministry. From a natural perspective, I had concerns about some returning. At times, relatives may leave home and come back. I considered how some come back for more resources to go back out. At church, people may leave and return. If more blessings are desired, without a change of heart, Is this repentance? or entitlement mentality? There is a statement: Seek GOD’s Face, Not His Hand. [The younger prodigal came to himself. Before returning home, the younger son acknowledged that he had sinned. He realized that he was not worthy.] Our loving heavenly Father receives those that come to Him in repentance. May His love for us be returned unto Him, in faithful obedience and gratitude. To GOD be the Glory. In JESUS’ Name. Amen.