Our earthly fathers often shape our first picture of fatherhood, and those experiences can influence how we see God. Through the prodigal son, Jesus reveals a Father who is present, compassionate, pursuing, generous, and restorative. This sermon invites us to recognize the pictures we’ve projected onto God, allow Jesus to reframe them, and receive the love of the Father as He truly is—so we can stop striving for His affection and experience deeper intimacy with Him.