In this episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier, Reno dives into one of the toughest aspects of loving someone in addiction: knowing when love means letting go. Using the story of the prodigal son from Luke 15:20, Reno explores the pain and hope in releasing the illusion that we can save others, and the importance of keeping our hearts soft even when our hands must let go. Reno shares personal insights on how we often wish we could control the actions of those we love, but ultimately, we can only control our own choices and trust God with the rest.
Read: Luke 15:20 – "But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion."
Reflect: Consider how the father’s unwavering love in the parable mirrors God’s love for us, even when we make mistakes or go astray. How can you keep your heart open while letting go of control?
Respond: Pray, “Jesus, help me to love others as you love me. Give me the strength to let go when I need to, and trust you with the outcome. Amen.”
Reveal: Show compassion and support to someone struggling, not by trying to fix them, but by being present and loving, just as the father welcomed his son home.
Listen to Alive & Sober with Reno Collier for honest conversations about faith, recovery, and the real challenges of loving others well.
Keywords: Reno Collier, Alive & Sober, addiction recovery, prodigal son, Luke 15:20, Christian podcast, letting go, faith, compassion, family, prayer, Bible study, recovery support, Christian encouragement, sobriety, spiritual growth
