The WORD
today (See http://usccb.org/bible/readings/100312.cfm)
reminds me to check my feelings and emotions towards God.
The psalm and gospel shows us what we feel sometimes, or
most of the time. God seems so far away. God seems not to hear our call, our
prayers. We feel God is not listening, or we are unimportant. The first reading
shows us how we should react to this.
In the first reading, we see Job’s attitude towards God.
Yes, he is experiencing hardships and trials, he has questions on his mind, but
he still has great respect for God. He knows
that even if he has arguments or he does not agree with what is happening or
with God, he still is God’s servant and he knows where he stands with God.
Sometimes, we have this sense of entitlement in our lives.
We feel we are entitled to God’s blessings. We feel we are entitled to his
goodness. We feel we deserve what we have. Sometimes, people feel God is
obligated to answer their prayers. Sometimes people think God should give them
what they pray for because other people have it as well. Sometimes people think
that by doing good, we earn God’s favour and blessings. We should not have this
sense of entitlement to God’s blessings, and be like job who knows where he
stands before God, thanking and respecting Him even in difficult situations.
When do I feel that God is far from me? When do I feel God
is turning his face away from me? What do I do or how do I react when I feel
this? Do I have a sense of entitlement to God’s blessings, or am I grateful for
whatever God is giving me?
Father God,
Thank you for loving me. Thank you for sending me people
who are manifestations of your love for me. Lord, I ask that you help me always
be faithful to you. May I always remember how blessed I am and not feel
entitled to whatever goodness and blessings you bestow on me. May I always love
you no matter what the situation may be. Amen.
Blessed day!
In Christ,
-g-
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