But Zion said, “The LORD has forsaken me; my Lord has forgotten me.” Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you.
Is. 49: 14-15
A danger in a consumer based world view is that the affect of the other is forgotten. Rather than relationships occurring between two distinct and feeling human beings, a relationship occurs between a provider and a consumer. In that dynamic there is little to no affect beyond “want.” All the more dangerous is this dynamic when we attempt to relate to God according to this consumer paradigm. God is the great “amazon” in the sky who exists to provide my needs and wants. Should you find yourself struggling with a superficial or consumer relationship with God, then I invite you to meditate on this passage from Isaiah.
Do I treat God like a consumer?
Lord, what is your affect towards me?
Today’s Reflection is by:
Fr. Chuck Dornquast
Did you know…
Fr. Chuck Dornquast is a son of St. Joseph Parish in Zephyrhills. After graduating from Zephyrhills High School he entered the seminary where he would spend the next 9 years. While in seminary he spent time at many of our diocesan parishes and discovered more and more the heart of Christ the High Priest within him. After ordination, he spent his first 4 years of priesthood as the associate pastor of St. Lawrence in Tampa. He currently serves the Diocese of St. Petersburg as the Director of Vocations.
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