Prodigal Profile, Me?

Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)  Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

“For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more.” (Luke 12:48)

I am sitting here at this keyboard feeling thankful for the parents that God assigned to me in my earthly home for they accomplished Proverbs 22:6.  You see, I don't have a story of abuse, despair, or neglect.  BUT, I do have a testimony.  Everybody has one, you know.  I did not realize that my testimony "counted" because I figured that to count or strike a cord with someone, that I would have to come from a terrible upbringing.  I thought I would need a story of miraculous survival from a "worst case life scenario".

No, my upbringing was wholesome, filled with joy, Godly parents, and all needs met and surpassed.  My adult life continued to be blessed.  No major strive ever really hit.  I married the man that I thought God picked out for me, the true love of my life!  My four children were relatively well rounded and caused me little grief compared to many.  Hey, they all got college degrees!  My son became a physician, my girls are happy in their chosen fields.  What more could a mother have to boast about?  My grandchildren are all healthy!  I have been blessed beyond measure and I DO GIVE GOD ALL THE GLORY AND PRAISE!  But, I didn't always give credit where credit was due. So what might I have to say?  Hey, I went through the motions.  I church'ed my kids. BUT, SOMEWHERE along my path, I lost myself! Family Tragedy HIT me straight in the Heart!   

Mine is a true story befitting "Footprints in the Sand".  Praise God for carrying me so long!  

I just recently realized that I actually fit the prodigal profile. So now, I am on my Journey Back HOME.  Now I have to face Luke 12:48.  I have stumbled many times but I am ready for the trip back home.  God goes before me...