Prodigals

I was pondering the story about the prodigal son while driving this morning. The reason it came to mind was that I was feeling like a prodigal that couldn't get angry feelings under control and find the peace that passes understanding. Let me explain, I was in traffic on Hwy 90 in Sugarland. Construction on one of the lanes had several signs warning everyone to get into the left lane. Of course, I obey all the rules. When others don't and it costs me,I deal with anger.It took a long time to travel a few miles because some wait until the last minute to move over and then force themselves into the correct lane.My time is valuable and I don't like pushy people. Please tell me you have had this happen to you. Suddenly, I remember that I told the Lord this morning that I wanted to live in His peace and feel that love in the little things in my life. I felt like the older brother that was angry that the Prodigal son, who did everything wrong was forgiven and then rewarded with a party and a place back at Father's table. Don't get me wrong, I have been the wayward son many times. Maybe, if I am honest,even when driving,if I was in a hurry I have found myself speeding or rolling through stop signs. My revelation this morning was that whether I am dealing with blatant sins or hypocracy, I separate myself from Father's love and peace. There doesn't seem to be a lot of difference between my own rebel choices and my judgement of others. Grace,Mercy,Forgiveness, Tolerance,Love. We need an abundance of these and the only way that we get them is to repent and remember who died for us. Nothing you or I do separates us from Daddy's love.