I have a message for you today, my friend.

God ALWAYS leaves the 99 and goes after that one lost sheep. Guaranteed.

It does not matter how far you’ve strayed away from the other sheep of the pasture. The strong ones who faithfully stood.

You have been weak. And are ashamed of this fact.

And because of this, you have seen, felt and dealt out much heartache.

Done things you never thought you would have done.

Even said you would not turn your back on your Shepherd.

But you did.

You betrayed those who loved you dearly.

And you have told yourself you can never be forgiven.

Thought no one would ever forgive you for the wrong you’ve done.

No matter what you’ve done.

How far you’ve gone.

Jesus still loves you.

If you could see the love He has in His eyes for you!

He is anticipating. Planning. Waiting for your return.

You are his child.

He will never ever, ever give up on you.

Won’t you come home?

He’s waiting for you with open arms.

Can’t you see Him smiling at you?

Holding His arms open for you?

You won’t see any condemnation in His eyes.

No judgment,

No record of wrongs.

All will be forgotten when you bow your knees in prayer.

To confess how truly sorry you are to have hurt His heart.

He will look past the many times you have fallen.

He won’t beat you over the head with your sin and shame.

He is waiting patiently at the gate.

Glancing over the horizon with his hand shaded against the sun.

Searching. Searching for your familiar figure against the landscape.

Praying and waiting for His child to come home.

You are that ONE.