Lord, I know the old saying that a trouble shared is a trouble halved, and I believe it. It matters to share troubles with others, it eases how we feel about them. And it matters that you are always there to share and listen to our troubles. But there is another side to this coin. A joy shared is a joy doubled. Hearing of a colleague’s joy yesterday and sharing her happiness lifted me up all day too. And the same happens when I share joys and graces with you in my prayers. The joys are strengthened and become part of your love. Thank you Lord. Amen