Recreation of the Heart

There are times when we must choose…the way. We must remember that we are part of the family of God, and therefore, are called to be, enact, move…differently.

A prodigal son is still a son.

I am tempted to do my own thing, to be on my own…and then the Spirit calls me to something better, something deeper. i am moved by this song:

I have called you children, I have called you son.
What is there to answer if I’m the only one?
Morning comes in Paradise, morning comes in light.
Still I must obey, still I must invite.
If there’s anything to say, if there’s anything to do,
If there’s any other way, I’ll do anything for you.

I was dressed embarrassment.
I was dressed in wine.
If you had a part of me, will you take you’re time?
Even if I come back, even if I die
Is there some idea to replace my life?
Like a father to impress;
Like a mother’s mourning dress,
If you ever make a mess, I’ll do anything for you

I have called you preacher; I have called you son.
If you have a father or if you haven’t one,
I’ll do anything for you. I did everything for you

–Sujan Stevens, “The Widows In Paradise; For The Fatherless In Ypsilanti”