I can't help but be glued to the news in the last couple weeks regarding the economy. I just find it intriguing. I really didn't know much about the economy before, and it seems everyday I realize an additional layer of complication with the current crisis.
That being said... I praise God that I am not called to "worry" about it. Money is something that I have recently chosen not to worry about. After prayer and study, I realized that I can live my life glorifying God (which is my entire purpose) with or without money. God will provide it if it is necessary to his plan for my life.
I used to dream of having it all... I was going to be a wealthy veterinarian, have a huge house, and financial security for my future. God blessed me with the opportunity to live in a very nice house for a semester, and through it all, I realized it was something I didn't need... or even want anymore.
what kind of an adventure is financial security? I have found myself, right now, closer to God than ever before. Why? Because almost every aspect of my life is broken and insecure (I say almost because he is still working on me... there is more brokenness and insecurity to come). As a result, I find myself reaching to God... putting my faith in Him.
and I can feel him reaching for me... for the first time
I started out talking about the wall street problem... so not that it matters, but let me offer my opinion.
Use the 700 Billion on education, health care, and feeding the poor... as for wall street: crash and burn baby! it will correct itself... it always does. In the meantime, those that made poor -or straight up bad- decisions will be weeded out.
2 comments:
I agree. Lets actually help people instead of organizations. We can do a lot of good with money like that, but instead we bail out undeserving corporations instead of human beings. Meh, the dollar will rule until people find the true value of Christ. I love juice
i also agree but i actually heard this in a class because i haven't been watching the news like i have. I think money is something we need to stop holding on to and help others with it. The economy really worries me...maybe time to move to another country? i dunno.
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