The Prodigal

At Next2010 (in Orlando next year, by the way), we were treated to an animation inspired by the song "The Prodigal," which is featured on the Sons and Daughters album released by Sovereign Grace.

Even before I saw the animation, I absolutely loved the song. The lyrics are an amazing reminder of how we fit into the parable of the Prodigal Son, from our turning away from God in favor of hopeless things to our reconciliation with Him, turning the parable into an amazing reality. Bob Kauflin explains it much better than me. I encourage you guys to check out the video.

For your reference, the lyrics are as follows:

You held out Your arms, I walked away
Insolent I spurned Your face
Squandering the gifts You gave to me
Holding close forbidden things
Destitute a rebel still, a fool in all my pride
The world I once enjoyed is death to me
No joy, no hope, no life

Where now are the friends, that I had bought
Gone with every penny lost
What hope could there be for such as I
Sold out to a world of lies
Oh, to see Your face again, it seems so distant now
Could it be that You would take me back
A servant in Your house

You held out Your arms, I see them still
You never left, You never will
Running to embrace me, now I know
Your cords of love will always hold
Mercy’s robe, a ring of grace
Such favor undeserved
You sing over me and celebrate
The rebel now Your child
© 2009 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP).