The Perfect Father and the Prodigal Within

Father’s Day can stir up a lot—joy, gratitude, grief, or even guilt. But what if instead of focusing on the kind of dad we are (or had), we looked to the kind of Father God is?

In Luke 15, Jesus tells a story not just about a rebellious son, but about a radically loving father. This father didn’t wait on an apology or a perfect plan. He ran to his son while he was still filthy, still broke, still unsure. And he embraced him.

That’s God’s heart for you.

No matter what kind of earthly dad you had—or are—there’s a perfect Father who sees you from a long way off, and He’s running toward you. This isn’t about earning your way back. It’s about remembering how good home is.

Whether you’re a dad trying to do your best or someone still healing from what your dad wasn’t—this story reminds us that our identity isn’t rooted in our performance, but in God’s love.

You are a son. You are a daughter. And yes—you have what it takes. Not because you’re perfect, but because the Spirit of the Perfect Father lives in you.

So come home. He’s already looking for you.