The WORD today (See http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/062514.cfm) reminds me that we usually choose what we want to hear from God.
It is normal for people to choose what we want to hear. When we ask for advices or get unsolicited ones, we tend to disregard or be defensive to comments we don't agree with, but highlight and believe the ones we agree.
This is what happened in the first reading.
When the king heard the contents of the book, he had two options: to reject it because it was contrary to their ways, or repent and adhere to the book. He chose the better one.
We too are faced with these things. God speaks to us everyday through different ways. And aside from affirming us, he also warns us to change our ways. However, we don't always listen. Sometimes we are defensive and say that we're not that bad, so God was probably not referring to us. Sometimes we delay it and procrastinate. Sometimes we find others who we feel should hear that message. Or sometimes, we ignore it altogether.
If we won't be open, God can't change us.
May we be inspired by the king, and be open to God's everyday messages and instructions for us, especially when they require us to change and improve our ways.
Father God,
Thank you for today. Thank you for another day to live. Thank you for all the times you speak to me and reach out to me. And sorry for the times I ignore you. Lord, may my heart be always open and willing to change, so you can make me more and more like you. Amen.
Blessed day!
In Christ,
-g-
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