IT was only one sheep which the shepherd lost; he had ninety-nine all safe in the fold, but he loved the one sheep so much that he went after the wanderer till he found it. It was only one piece of silver which the woman lost; she had nine other pieces safe at home, but she gave herself no rest until she found the one lost piece. Dear child, you are like the one sheep, the one piece of silver. God loves you. You are precious to Him. He gave His Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish. His joy in bringing you to Himself is far, far, far deeper than yours in being saved. Do not doubt the love of God.