Wednesday, February 8, 2012

bring quickly the best robe

Gate Post Stone
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has been on
my
mind
and i wonder,
when did the leaving begin?
what did his father endure
before handing over sacks of silver?
slouching?
scowling?
shirking?
murderous eyes turned on brother?
secrets harbored in the dark recesses of his heart?
hateful insults hurled toward those who loved him most?
how many times did the servants hear
why don't you just let me leave
before
they watched their master
close the gate?
that prodigal son
has been
on
my
mind
and
it's a kingdom story, really
one i know so well
but
i praise the one who watches
by the gate
and shouts
bring quickly the best robe
when he sees me
still a
long
way
off

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16 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    yep. I praise Him too.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    This is fabulous !

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  3. Lisa notes...February 8, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Watching by the gate. There are many things to watch for...I think I know what I'll be looking for. Thank you...

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  4. Sandra Heska KingFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    When did the leaving begin? That's got me thinking. This is a beautiful piece.

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  5. PatriciaFebruary 8, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    Rembrandt's Return of the Prodigal hangs over my mantle and I dwell on it often. When did the leaving begin? Have you read Nouwen's book on the painting?

    This piece is a wonderful reflection. Thank you, Kendal.

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  6. Jennifer @ JenniferDukesLee.comFebruary 9, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    Beautiful. And he waits at the gate. He waits...

    Oh friend, you always find the words.

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  7. kd sullivanFebruary 9, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Seeing that I have my very own prodigal, I have had him on my mind quite often as well. I always wonder about the "rest of the story". thank you for sharing this with our community over at Painting Prose...I so much appreciate it, and I'm sure our readers do as well.

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  8. nicFebruary 9, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    oh, me too, kendal. me too.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    beautiful.

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  10. KathleenFebruary 9, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    The story of the prodigal is amazing but even more amazing to me is the Father's reaction... Love this!

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  11. Mommy EmilyFebruary 9, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    i love you friend. xo

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  12. CindyFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    So much richness in this story, and your quiet thoughts about it...

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    This is one of my favorite Bible stories and I love your insight!

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  14. HeARTworksFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Truly God waits for His, sometimes just a little sign that we want to "return"! Father, I thank you that you NEVER give up on us!!! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  15. Blue Cotton MemoryFebruary 11, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Being a mother of a prodigal is indeed a faith walk, a waiting by the gate faith. I love this, more than you know:)

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  16. Jennifer {Studio JRU}February 11, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    "i praise the one who watches by the gate"... beautiful kendal. and a perfect picture to go with your words.

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