My Prodigal Son has come home!!!

There is a story in the Book of Luke, actually a parable that Jesus told about a prodigal son. you know the story, he asked his dad for his half of the inheiritance and then and wasted it on life. He later returned even ready to be his father's slave. I do not want to get into the theology and meaning of the passage, but to just share this thought. How excited must the father have been to see his son! How great to know he was okay. He threw one of the greatest if not the greatest party ever! Tonight I am very excited, my friend has come home. Over a year ago I made a stand not to do a wedding for one of my former students. I felt the wedding was a mistake and not one that honored God. To this, I lost a friend that was very close to me. Actually just several days ago I came to the conclusion all was lost and I needed to let it go. There were things that happened between all of us that was very hurtful. Today I received an e-mail from this student's mother stating that I might receive a phone call. Regan actually received a birthday gift from this person in the mail today. Just an hour ago Carrie and I received the call. There were tears, apologies, humbleness, and love. I was told that the wedding was off and a relationship with God had been restored. This was not a son of mine but I feel that another prodigal has come home. Tonight I am rejoicing and a million prayers have been answered. I am so happy. I also learned that sometimes when you do the right thing it may not seem right. People may not understand and others may leave you but you must stand for God. Our relationship will grow and my faith has been strengthened. I love God and thankful that he never leaves us! To my prodigal, I love you and I am so proud of you! When you come to Tennessee I am throwing a HUGE party!