Who is There Like You?

~~~ Micah7: 14-15, 18-20 ~~~ Psalm 103 ~~~ Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32 ~~~

"Who is there like you, the God who removes guilt

and pardons sin for the remnant of his inheritance;

Who does not persist in anger,

but delights rather in clemency,

And will again have compassion on us,

treading underfoot our guilt?

You will cast into the depths of the sea all our sins..."

The Prophet Micah was not privileged to know of the story of the incredibly generous father of the Prodigal Son. Which is today's gospel from Luke.

Who is there like you?

We could ask that question every time we enter into prayer. Our God is truly an awesome God. He loves us even more than the most beloved parent could ever begin to love their son or daughter.

The psalmist echoes the same message, 'The Lord is kind and merciful'. He pardons, he heals, he redeems, he crowns. What more could you ask for?

Who is there like you?

There will always be rejoicing at the repentance of one sinner; of one son returning to the father. The story of the Prodigal Son gives only a fraction of the magnitude of God the Father's love for one who turns from sin.
Reconciliation is a bridge for love and compassion to meet in the center.
Reconciliation is mending the brokenness...making it whole again.

"Reconciliation is to understand both sides; to go to one side and describe the suffering being endured by the other side, and then go to other side and describe the suffering being endured by the first side." Thich Nhat Hanh

"In failing to confess, Lord, I would only hide You from myself,
not myself from You."- Saint Augustine
Never underestimate the great capacity of our God to forgive sins and remove guilt.

Who is there like you?
We need no other words for prayers of praise and gratitude.