Daily Devotional

Return to Me

February 19, 2026

Read Luke 15:11-24, Malachi 3:6-12

One of the longest journeys we made was returning home where you had committed an offence - knowing well what awaits you; the punishment you deserve! Many times we even did some crazy superstitious acts like tying speargrass to divert the terror that would come to us! Unfortunately it never yielded hahahahaha!

“When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’”

Luke 15:17-19 NIV

Equally so, the word sorry has been proven to be the hardest word for many people caught up in wrong. We would rather defend ourselves, justifying our actions, and delay the outcome than say sorry. Proverbs 15:1 advises us to adopt a soft answer so that we can turn away wrath - and that is a call to repentance.

This Lenten Period, God is calling us to return to Him. Like the progigal son, let’s not just keep it in word, but let’s put it in action. Arise and return to the Father - no matter what awaits you, please do the right thing; return.

Prayer

Lord, cause me to return to you, not just in mere words but in real action through repentance and submission. Amen.

By Rev Joshua Ssali Ssalongo