This weekend, I wanted to share a wonderful song that beautifully shares God's compassion and forgiveness - ideal for a reflection on bible parable of the Prodigal son.

We were late then rush and focus on schedules and music and yet like the story of Mary and Martha - we sometimes become "Martha"s instead of Mary who has chosen the better part

For those who have the CDs I cut....have a listen...Be still and allow your soul to rest in the Lord
And if it is beauty of the music that stirs...listen to the Verse 5 in acapella

God of Second Chances

Come now Oh God of second chances
Open our lives to thee
Remove our hate and melt our rage
Save us from ourselves

Come now Oh God release our demons
Open our eyes to see
For shame within,our guilt and pain
Mend us make us whole

Come now Oh God and steal our anger
Open our minds to peace
Embrace our fears and hold us close
Calm the storm within

Come now Oh God shake our resentment
Open our way to choose
Your way of love, forward we edge
Show us a new way

Come now Oh God and grant compassion
Open our hearts to love
May we let go of all our hurt
Help us to move on

Come now Oh God of second chances
May we forgive ourselves
May we become a living sign
Children of God's love