Missing U

What have you missed lately during lockdown? What have you learnt during lockdown?

I have learnt that people are resilient, they are resourceful and they need to feel connected.

Have you managed to connect with family and friends over the last few months?

My family is spread all around Australia and even the world.  I have 8 siblings - 4 live in Queensland, 1 in Melbourne, 1 in Tasmania, 1 in Western Australia and 1 in United Arab Emirates.  It is a funny thing, but we have managed to connect more during this lockdown that we ever have, simply because we have made the effort.  Each Saturday afternoon, we have held family ‘Zoom’ sessions. We chat about how everyone’s week has gone, reminisce about the past, play games, catch up on the latest family news and even have a meal together. Although we are not all in the same room physically, or even in the same State or Country, we can spend valuable time together which keeps our relationships strong and helps to stop everyone missing each other as much.

On the wall outside our Chaplain office is this sign. 

What’s missing? 

Jesus is missing U.

Just as you may miss your regular connection with your family and friends, so Jesus misses you, when you don’t connect with Him regularly.  

Although He isn’t with you physically and can sometimes feel like He is far away, He is always just a prayer away. 

Don’t forget to reach out to Him and stay connected. 

Are U missing Jesus?       Is Jesus missing U?   

Phillip Lillehagen
PPN Chaplain