He left demanding "Give me." He returned pleading "Make me." Between these two prayers lies the journey of every soul.
The parable of the prodigal son has been called the greatest short story ever told. Within its brief compass, Jesus painted the full landscape of the human condition-our restless rebellion, our tragic self-destruction, our desperate awakening, and the overwhelming grace that awaits our return.
In Father, Make Me, we journey alongside the younger son from the comforts of home to the squalor of a pigsty, and ultimately to the embrace of a running father. But at the heart of this exploration lies a single, transformative prayer: "Father, make me."
This is not merely a story about a wayward son. It is a mirror reflecting our own wandering hearts. It is an invitation to trade demanding prayers for surrendered ones, to exchange the pursuit of God's gifts for the embrace of the Giver Himself. Through careful reflection on Luke's unique account, this book reveals that the prodigal's journey is our journey-and the Father's welcome is always waiting.