The Father's Heart....hopes for the best!

We have just returned from a fantastic residential church weekend with some great people from England and Ireland. We hung out together but most of all we encountered the heart of Father God(Abba). In the story of the prodigal son we discover that the real message is about the Father's heart. Without the forgiveness of a loving Father the son would be still ryhming off his unworthiness. Instead the Father puts a robe and a ring on his son and throws a celebration. Yes, the critical heart made accusations that the party was uncalled for and undeserving of a son who blew it totally. However, the Father accepts us at our worst because He is always hoping for the best.