Psalm 73; Luke 15; Psalm 73

I draw near to you, Father, for that is a good thing for me. I put my trust in you for you are God of heaven above and earth below, and you are the only God. I declare your word and your salvation.

There was a time in my life when I was foolish and ignorant. I was like a dumb beast before you. I wasted my substance in profligate living, but in your mercy, by grace through faith, you brought me to my senses.

I saw how lost I was, and I repented and returned to you, Father. With joy and with forgiveness, you received me back, and now I am your child forevermore. I was lost, but now I am found.

Now I am continually with you, and your Holy Spirit fills me and fellowships with me. You hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your council, and afterward, you receive me to glory.

You, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, are who I have and all I need. With you, there is nothing missing in heaven or on earth. You orchestrate my desires, and you give me those desires.

My flesh and my heart fail, but you, Father, are the strength of my heart and my portion forever!