“And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbours, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost.’ … And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbours, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin which I had lost.'”
(Luke 15:6,9)
 

 - Luke 15:1-10

This week we have had many difficult reflections about our stiff neckedness, broken relationships and about the times when we felt separated from God. Today let’s make some time for joy.

Take a moment to imagine a shepherd finding his lost sheep. See his relief, how he picks the sheep up and carries it on his shoulders, see his smile and laugh, see the bounce in his step as he carries it back to the flock. Imagine the lady finding her lost coin. See her smiling and lifting up her hands, rejoicing. Maybe she takes a selfie with it and posts it on her friends' WhatsApp group, “I found it!!” she writes.

How does it feel to know that this is how God rejoices when you turn to him in prayer, at being close with you? You are invited to reflect on the feeling of "being found" by God, rejoice with him and share this joy with your friends.
 

Lord, 

we thank you and we praise you for your love for us. 

Help us to be aware of the joy that you have at being close to us.

 Amen.