Jesus is not a means and our experience an end
It is such a key thing to understand about or relationship with our God. I know that feeling of consolation; the joy, happiness, and overwhelming awareness that God is present and loving me. It is amazing. It's remarkable. And it would be addictive if it were constant or regular. No doubt, I would turn to prayer, Mass, and adoration for the sake of that high alone if it were singeing I knew I could expect regularly.
But praise God, he knows me. He knows my weakness. He knows what I need. He desires a true relationship where I choose to love Him for who is He is and how He loves me. He knows that if I felt consolation every time I prayed, attended Mass, received the Eucharist, were absolved of my sins, or sat in the presence of the Eucharist I would do all those things simply for the pleasure I receive.
He's given and gives me just enough to be certain in my faith. And I do all these things and more, not for the selfish pleasure, but out of sheer love and appreciation for who He is and what He has done and will do for me.
"My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord!"
It is such a key thing to understand about or relationship with our God. I know that feeling of consolation; the joy, happiness, and overwhelming awareness that God is present and loving me. It is amazing. It's remarkable. And it would be addictive if it were constant or regular. No doubt, I would turn to prayer, Mass, and adoration for the sake of that high alone if it were singeing I knew I could expect regularly.
But praise God, he knows me. He knows my weakness. He knows what I need. He desires a true relationship where I choose to love Him for who is He is and how He loves me. He knows that if I felt consolation every time I prayed, attended Mass, received the Eucharist, were absolved of my sins, or sat in the presence of the Eucharist I would do all those things simply for the pleasure I receive.
He's given and gives me just enough to be certain in my faith. And I do all these things and more, not for the selfish pleasure, but out of sheer love and appreciation for who He is and what He has done and will do for me.
"My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord!"
