Prodigal God: Becoming Like the Father

Prodigal God: Becoming Like the Father

“Though I am both the younger son and the elder son, I am not to remain them, but to become the Father. No father or mother ever became father or mother without having been son or daughter, but every son and daughter has to consciously choose to step beyond their childhood and become father and mother for others. My final vocation is indeed to become like the Father and to live out his divine compassion in my daily life.”

Henri Nouwen in The Return of the Prodigal Son

Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked. You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.

Luke 6:35-36 NLT

Ways to Be Compassionate Like the Father

1) Grief

2) Forgiveness

3) Generosity