Luke 15

But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ ” (Luke 15:32 NIV)

Several times (yes I know ) we have "lost" our kids when they were little in department stores.   For the few moments that they are lost nothing else matters but finding them .

We were at the store for a reason, but the list doesn't matter.   What's next on our schedule for the day - doesn't even cross our mind.  All that matters is finding the kid!!!!!   So it is the heart of our Heavenly Father - he longs to "find" us to bring us to himself and to have relationship with each one of us. His arms are always open.