Prodigal Son

 This story is very strong and one of my favourites from the Bible. The reason I love this story so much, because it shows us how much God truly loves us. Many times we leave the presence of God because we prefer something or someone else over him, only to find out in the end that He was the only one we really needed. 
     I have never drank alcohol, smoked, gone to a party or club, but my problem was something very serious. I had an emptiness. This emptiness was not satisfied with anything nor anyone. I had lots of "friends" around me all the time, but I always felt so alone. I always felt like something was missing. I would always have a big smile on my face and everyone said I was very cheerful, but inside I was depressed. Many nights I would be in my room crying myself to sleep, not knowing why. I would cry in the shower, so no one could hear me. I was always sad inside, no matter if I was at home, at school, or out somewhere. I never understood why.
     However, God used a Pastor to show me that God is the only one who can fill my emptiness. There is only one way for you to find out if this is true. Go out, just as the prodigal son did, search for your answer by knocking on many doors and you will see for yourself. You can be with the man or woman of your dreams, you can have riches, friends, everything you ever dreamed of, but you will always feel like something is missing. And even though many of us leave Jesus for the last option, He will be there with open arms, when you are ready to come home.