God and Prodigals

I want to share my notes with you. Maybe something I share, you can identify with or be of help to you!
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Taken from my notes on Back To The Bible's "Meet with God" weekly devotions booklet (Lesson on "God and Prodigals" - Luke 15:11-24)

Although I'm not in a state of being a prodigal, when reading this lesson and examining myself in it, I found the area of staying on course with consistent study to be what stood out for me and was able to connect some of what a prodigal experiences to what I or anyone could experience in not staying consistent in this area. And so, I share my notes.
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My thoughts after doing my reading: When I get away from consistent study, quiet time in His word, it's like the prodigal in the way of taking myself away, not receiving the full benefits of our relating through His word, waddling around with the pigs as the prodigal did until I come to and realize I've gotten off the mark. I need to confess my sin and go back to the Father in consistent study, and He welcomes me.

Goal: Stay on course with regular study.

My prayer: Lord, thank you for always being patient with me, waiting for me and not banging me over the head, rather being gentle in the process. Thank you for wooing me and for your outstretched arms. Help me in this goal to be consistent, and I pray it doesn't have to take something harsh or drastic to keep me on track. May I follow after your gentle leading and wooing of my soul's deep need for you in and through it all. In Jesus' name, Amen.

I see me in all of your prodigals, thank you for choosing all of us anyway and in spite of my, our prodigal ways.
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Taken from book on the Prodigal's transformation: Prodigal develops conviction of not being in the right place, seeks help, follows through on conviction with action, confronts failure, personal confession, returns to the Father with a spirit of submission.
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I am overwhelmed with your love Lord! I well up at the thought of you. My heart wants you, loves you, pants after you. Sorry for the times I'm prone to wander. Thank you for giving me a heart for you always, inspite of my human frailty and failings!