Gracious God, as the lockdown decreases, we acknowledge that there are many people who are still unable to leave their homes and whose loneliness continues. There are many too whose feelings of loneliness are not eased, simply by stepping outside or being with other people. And so we lift them before You this morning Lord. May they be assured of Your love and Your presence with them. May Your Holy Spirit flood their hearts and their homes with the warmth and companionship that comes from being loved by You. Amen.