The Prodigal

Sweet Jesus I come before you and I want to thank you

For choosing a wretch like me to carry your Gospel

I’ve tasted the bitterness of the world and I don’t want it

But in You I have tasted of Your goodness and sweetness

You bring light and such radiant joy into my life

I once was so blinded in my sin that all I could was darkness

But like the prodigal son You waited patiently for my return

While I was still a far distance off You ran to me

And You embraced and welcomed me in Your family

You showed me grace when I deserved none

Wrapped me up in righteousness and called me worthy

Reminded me of all the things I am not who I was

Threw a feast in my honor to say welcome home my child

I was accepted for the first time in my whole life

Joy filled my heart as though it was starving for it

Love washed over me and I was made new

My past faded away and I was given hope and a future

What sweetness to be chosen and known by the Father

To be a part of a wonderful family of endless love

Blessings and promises were given in abundance

Never would I ever be alone again but He is always with me

That is what grace and mercy look like

Being pulled out of the deepest miry pit

And given freedom just because He loves me