The Prodigals Brother

Recently I have come to relate very much to the Prodigals brother. I think most people are hard on him without ever examining the process he surely must have had to go through. It's not that he wasn't greatful to have his brother back, but he had seen the pain his father went through. he was the one left behind to be the dutiful son and comfort to his father. So surely he couldn't help but feel a tinge of jealousy at first.
I just found out I am going to be an aunt. My younger sister who just got married is pregnant and I was the first person she called. Unfortuntely it was not a good time for me as my hope of being preganant had been dashed the day before. I cried and felt horrible that I didn't rejoice with her at first.
You see my sister has led a life much like the prodigals, She rebelled left home lived on the streets and has now returned to be the light of my parents life. I am happy she has come back around her family. I really am but suddenly I am left in the shadows. However the Lord has shown me that it is I who have been blessed. I never once lived n the streets or wondered where my next meal would come from. I lived with my parents until I married.
The Lords path for my life was very different than my sisters. but now is the TIme for me to be an encourager to her. To steer her in the path that leads to righteousness.
I look forward to being a godly aunt to my niece or nephew. To getting to know my new brother-in law who i have only met 2 times before now.
The prodigals brother wasn't being selfish in his reaction. not on purpose anyways. i believe he truly just had to take the time to sit back and let the Lord show him how he could be used in his brothers life for good.
I now rejoice for I know that the Lord has my best interst always at mind and though I now won't be the first to give my parents a grandchild, what he holds for me is truly special.