Making time for each other.

This day may we know:

the wisdom of God the Father,

the friendship  of God the Son and

the guidance of God the Holy Spirit

 

This week we are thinking about the way that our friendships are strengthened by spending time together.

Look at the picture at the top of the page by the artist He Qi.

What do you think the man and the two women in the picture are doing?

How do you think they might be feeling?

 

He Qi painted a picture that shows the time when Jesus went to the house of a family who had shown him kindness and friendship. In this family there was a brother, Lazarus and two sisters, Martha and Mary.  This is their story:

Jesus loved Martha and Mary equally. Martha was trying to help, but Jesus wanted both sisters to make time for their friendship to grow.

 

Take time to reflect:

Place your hands in your lap as you sit with your back straight. Try to be as still as you can.

Close your eyes and imagine that you are sitting in a room with Jesus.

What do you think he might say to you?

What would you like to ask him?

 

Look again at the painting, can you see the shape of the dove coming upon Mary?

Why do you think he has done this?

Maybe you could draw the outline of a dove and write or draw the place you like to go to be quiet?