Henri Nouwen may have described himself as both the "prodigal son" and the "older brother" in Jesus' famous parable of the Lost Son. But after becoming awestruck by Rembrandt's painting of the "Return of the Prodigal" he began to realize that he was solving the wrong puzzle. God showed him that the search was not for more affirmation of His unfaltering love, but rather to setttle the matter once and for all BY FAITH. ..I.E. no more searching Henri. From here on charge into life with this battle over. .. You are beloved. Now go and live…
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