As I heard about the Prodigal Son story, I was most touched anew how the father put the white robe on his smelly, unclean son… accepted him home with open arms not remotely requiring him to clean up first. I learned that God loves me so much it doesn’t matter how much I’ve messed up in the past - He loves me just the way I am. God showed me that abuse as a child, gave me a spirit of rejection and that I have been striving to be “more accepted”. I’ve struggled with fear and rejection most of my life and now I feel free to stop using the measuring stick (fixing others, pleasing others, church attendance, programs, etc.) to feel accepted by God. I do see that the most important prayer in the world is “I forgive”. I asked forgiveness in many areas and feel like burdens have been lifted. I do know it is a process and as I walk in faith I want the Lordship of Jesus to gently show me the net areas I need to work on. NOT a list of “to do’s” which I’ve been walking in defeat all these year, just gentle obedience to Him in all areas. I am accepted. Praise God!