"I will arise and go to my father!

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"I will arise and go to my father!" Luke 15:18

What a mercy to have a father—a father to whom we can go when in trouble. A father who will receive us, bless us, and make us happy. 

Like the prodigal, we have . . .
been wandering from Him,
grieved His loving heart,
dishonoured His glorious name, 
reduced ourselves to misery and wretchedness!

Let us now arise and go to our heavenly Father! He will . . . 
pardon our crimes,
restore us to His favour,
supply all our needs, and 
raise us to dignity and honour. 

Whenever . . . 
Satan assaults us,
or fears beset us,
or troubles oppress us,
or our hearts are downcast within us 
—let us arise and go to our Father!

Let us go to Him . . . 
for all we need,
with all that troubles us, 
notwithstanding all that opposes us.

He bids us to come often. 

He wishes us to come freely. 

He has promised to sympathize with us. 

He is always ready to help us. 

O Lord, 
draw us to Your feet, 
keep us near Your throne, 
indulge us with Your smile, 
fill us with Your joy and peace, and 
cause us to live to Your glory and praise!

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