Read in the news today that Reader’s Digest is filing for bankruptcy protection; I wonder who is safe in these tough economic times?
These are uncertain times that we live in. As much as the economists in our land can announce that we are out of the recession; try telling that to the common folks who are still losing their jobs. Try explaining that to the students who cannot get enough funds for their tuition fees, and can’t a minimum wage job to supplement their meager income.
Everywhere you drive, you see “for lease” signs going up; at the same time, you see "for sale" signs on the front lawns of expansive homes.
Depending on whom you listen to; energy experts will tell you that gas at the pumps will cost less and yet you see the prices rising again.
It is in times like these that we need something certain; something that is stable, unchanging and unshakable.
This weekend I met up with over a hundred men for an hour of prayer; desperate men who needed divine assistance as they see their jobs slowly disappear week after week. Uncertain times calls for unconventional means. Uncertain times demand time-tested methods. What a moving sight to behold; when grown men turn their eyes heavenward, to the unchanging One who certainly will take care of all our needs.
These are uncertain times that we live in. As much as the economists in our land can announce that we are out of the recession; try telling that to the common folks who are still losing their jobs. Try explaining that to the students who cannot get enough funds for their tuition fees, and can’t a minimum wage job to supplement their meager income.
Everywhere you drive, you see “for lease” signs going up; at the same time, you see "for sale" signs on the front lawns of expansive homes.
Depending on whom you listen to; energy experts will tell you that gas at the pumps will cost less and yet you see the prices rising again.
It is in times like these that we need something certain; something that is stable, unchanging and unshakable.This weekend I met up with over a hundred men for an hour of prayer; desperate men who needed divine assistance as they see their jobs slowly disappear week after week. Uncertain times calls for unconventional means. Uncertain times demand time-tested methods. What a moving sight to behold; when grown men turn their eyes heavenward, to the unchanging One who certainly will take care of all our needs.
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 1 Timothy 6:17 (NIV)
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