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I wrote for the Examiner New York today. They requested an article about how my topic of interest is being affected by the economy in a special project appropriately deemed, The Great Recession. I am posting it below:
"Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done.." C.S. Lewis
I am not going to blow religious smoke and behave as though Christians are not struggling during this unfortunate economic downturn.
Just because He is our Savior certainly does not exempt us from budget cutbacks, lost jobs, home foreclosures, or spending restraint.
In fact, today I thoroughly enjoyed my fourth meal from my one Rotisserie Chicken.
But there is no grand strategy as to how Christians are weathering through the storm of this recession.
We're remaining steadfast in our walk with Jesus Christ.
We are putting one foot in front of the other, taking it one day at a time, and always looking upward. We're placing our faith in His mercy and promise; Casting our worries on Our Creator who is the only one who can bring Liberating Change that we all so desire.
He chose us in him before the creation of the world. He promises us that there will be no desire laid on our heart that he will not make provisions.
He is our Hope. Our Healer. Our Hero.
God has a great plan for this world. And He will save the day.
The Bible has over 2300 scripture verses that refer to finances, materialism, possessions, and riches.
Believe me, He is the Alpha and Omega, Beginning and End. He's thought this whole economic issue through and He redefines Wealth.
"And my God will meet all of your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19
What more can we ask? This doesn't mean rest on your laurels eating generic Cheetos, quit tweaking your extensive resume, or trim the fat on your monthly luxury expenses.
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33
In the book of Ephesians the Apostle Paul relays a sweeping explanation and promise of Jesus Christ's saving grace...
"God has now revealed to us his mysterious plan regarding Christ, a plan to fulfill his own good pleasure. And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth." Ephesians 1:9-10
In that uniting scripture, the Lord guarantees restoration. That all of us: This broken, dislocated, lost, fallen, struggling body will be summed up and reconciled together under the rule, reign, and headship of the Living God.
In visiting churches and in my fellowship with the Evangelical Christian body in New York City this year, it is abundantly clear, church attendance is on the rise. People want answers in this confusion. Security in these uncertain times. And Hope in the darkness. But an increase in giving is abundant as well. People are trusting in God and their purpose in him. He is the Light.
So as far as the storm goes...we're riding it out until.
"He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. "Where is your faith?" he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, "Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him." Luke 8:25
Be frugal. Be faithful. He will provide.
Do you think he will?
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