The WORD today (See http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/052814.cfm) reminds me that sometimes, we just choose what we want to hear and listen to.
People with problems or are confused tend to talk to a lot of people. They say that they want to get as much input and perspective before they decide on doing something. However, a lot of them already know what they want, even before they ask others. They're just waiting for that person to tell them what they want to hear before they do it.
This is how the people in the first reading reacted. Not a lot of people appreciated Paul when he preached about God. Only a few flowed him. The rest were contented to worshipping an unknown God, and for then to just live their lives as it is.
We too are presented with choices everyday. God reaches out to us in different ways. When we pray, God answers us in different ways. His answers may not always be what we want to hear, but may we be open and surrender to Him, and not wait for the perfect excuse for us to do what we really want.
Father God,
Thank you for today. Thank you for another day to live. Thank you for always being there for me. Lord, I am sorry for the times I flee from you and do not follow you. Help me surrender. Amen.
Blessed day!
In Christ,
-g-
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