You're Never Too Far from God
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’ve drifted too far from God, this episode is for you. Discover the kind of grace that runs toward you, not away.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’ve drifted too far from God, this episode is for you. Discover the kind of grace that runs toward you, not away.
Have you ever felt like you’ve gone too far for God to want you back?
Whether it’s been weeks or years since you’ve truly talked to Him, there’s good news: You’re not beyond His reach. In fact, He’s already running to meet you.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
- What the story of the Prodigal Son reveals about God’s heart
- Why grace isn’t earned—it’s received
- A simple but powerful way to start coming home to God today
No matter how far you’ve run, you’re only one step away from return.
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SCRIPTURE VERSES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Luke 15:20–24 (NLT)
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Maybe you’ve drifted. Maybe it’s been weeks—or years—since you really talked to God. You’ve messed up. You’ve walked away. And deep down, you wonder: Have I gone too far? Would God even want me back?
Welcome to Daily Devotions for Busy Lives. I’m Bart Leger, and if shame is telling you God’s done with you, I want to tell you something better—He’s not. Not even close.
Today’s text comes from my recent Father’s Day message at Faith.
Luke 15:20–24 tells the story this way:
“So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming.
Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.
…‘We must celebrate with a feast, for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life.
He was lost, but now he is found.’” (NLT)
The father didn’t wait with folded arms. He ran.
He didn’t judge. He didn’t shut the door. He ran. This parable Jesus told wasn’t so much about the wayward son, but about the heart of our Heavenly Father.
That’s the story of the Prodigal Son—but it’s also your story, and mine.
We’ve all had moments where we turned our back on God. Maybe not loudly or defiantly, but slowly. Quietly. Until we looked up one day and realized we were a long way from where we started.
And that’s when shame starts whispering, “It’s too late. You’ve gone too far. You knew better.”
But the truth of Luke 15 is this: You’re never too far for the Father to run to you.
The son didn’t clean himself up before returning. He just came home. And the father didn’t scold or shame—he celebrated.
That’s how grace works. It meets you in your mess, wraps its arms around you, and throws a party because you came home.
God’s not waiting for you to grovel. He’s waiting for you to turn. And the moment you do—He runs.
So today, if you’ve been feeling far from God—take one step back toward Him. Say it out loud: “God, I’m coming home.” That’s all it takes. He’s already running.
“Father, thank You that I’m never too far gone. Thank You for grace that runs toward me, not away from me. I’m coming home to You today. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
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Thanks for joining me today on Daily Devotions for Busy Lives. Remember—God’s arms are still open. Come back next time for more encouragement to help you live grounded in God’s truth.
