During a time of economic uncertainty, we are faced with the question, "Where do I place my trust?" As news clips roll in one after another with negative reports of our economy, the American people are left to wonder about their future, their retirement, and their possessions. The nation is wondering and deliberating which leader will lead us out of this mess.
I met a lady last week in a coin shop in Pasadena who told me she was buying gold coins to ensure that her possessions would hold it's value. She informed me that paper money was worthless in the depression we are finding ourselves in. Apparently gold would never drop in value like money would. So, she advised that I hurry up and put in as much money as I can go without for gold until this horrible economic situation subsides. The man who owned the store showed me bars of gold for thousands of dollars and enthusiastically informed that many people have been paying him a visit during this national crisis.
I thought about how easy it is for us to be frantic when our worldly treasures are at stake. I immediately found myself a bit excited to run to the bank and come back to buy as many gold bars as I could afford. And yet when we die, we can never take it with us. God promises an inheritance that will never perish. In 1 Peter 1:4 "... to an inheritance that is imperishable," This does not mean that we shouldn't seek counsel for our finances; Derek and I realize we have a lot of learning to do in this area and we certainly struggle to adhere to our budget. So, we couldn't be more thrilled about the Finance Class that will be offered at our church soon. But the question is, "Where is your hope?"
I have confessed to some of you that God has recently been working in me to steward his financial blessings wisely. I realize that it is a matter of self control and ultimately a desire to Glorify God with my spending. God has been kind and gracious as I learn how to budget, adhere to the budget all the while training up Josh to honor God in this area too. He gives us all that we need. We are so blessed. And during all of this craziness in our nation's economy, I place my hope in Jesus.
We'll be voting soon to choose a leader for our nation. Who will you choose to be the leader of your heart?
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When your eyes are not on God, it is far to easy to allow your circumstances to dictate what you should be placing your hope in. But when your eyes are on God, you are able to view your circumstances from the perspective of the Rock of Ages.
Hey have you gotten the book Running Scared? I think they have it at the church bookstore. If not it is on Amazon I got it there awhile back. It is really good. There was a chapter too that talked about Fear revealing the idols of our heart that was very convicting to me especially in terms of finances.
I love ya.
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