A Blessing to Return

When you wander,

I bless you with Jeremiah’s prophecy:

“Return…”

Declares the Lord.

“I will not look on you in anger,

For I am merciful,

Declares the Lord.” (Jer. 3:12)

Return—

Shub in Hebrew,

One of God’s favorite

Words for Jeremiah to proclaim.

Like every command,

So full of promise—

It is possible to go back,

To turn around.

You are not stuck.

Your journey is not over.

Real change is possible.

God is not angry.

He wants you.

He loves you.

He is ready to help you.

Return.

Wherever you are,

You can return.