Like son

When Jesus told the parable of the father with two sons, He wanted to convict those who thought they were faithful to God. He wanted them to see that their hearts were actually hardened toward the Father and others, whereas the Father's heart was tender. He also told that story so that those who had been disobedient to God would know that the Father longs for them with a broken heart, ready to forgive and embrace them. - Neal Lozano, Abba's Heart

My heart is so moved by these words. I want to soak in them and add to them, and it seems as if there is nothing more to be said in general terms.

I only know that I am so grateful that my heartbroken Father made a way for me to be reunited with him. It seems to me that it is hard to keep from being like the older son if you have never been like the younger. Perhaps the single way in which we are most frequently like the younger son is by being like the elder one.