I have complained my fair share of times recently about how as a taxpayer I am going to have pay for the wealthy, corrupt executives of Fannie and Freddie to continue their failing business policies.
I have worried a good 6 months off of my life thinking about what Abby and I would do if things hit bottom.
I have strategized until my head pounds of how to make lemonade out of the economic situation.
I want to blame those "idiot" politicians for their "socialistic" tendencies...and tell them to "get their greedy-power-hungry-hands out of the cookie jar".
I called my senators and congresspeople for the first time ever last week. I wanted no part of the bailout, and I wanted to voice my opinion. (obviously my expressed opinion did not sway the bills outcome)
And all this aforementioned activity came to a humbling halt this morning as we heard wise words from our pastor.
"What if you spent half the time you complain about the 'terrible times', praying for them?"
"Is God more concerned about a sleeping church or a corrupt government?"
"Can God, has God used corrupt leaders for his own purpose and glory in the past?" Nehemiah 1 & 2
"What would happen if God's people humbled ourselves and prayed?" 2 Chronicles 7:13-14
Convicting... I know...I had to apologize to Abby after the sermon. I passionately encouraged her to call our congressperson as well last week. Not once did I initiate time with her before our Creator seeking his face over the matters at hand.
Some trust in horses (our defense system), some in chariots (our own wisdom), but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Ps. 20:7
I am guessing that is why I feel excessive stress over this complicated issue. I was trusting in my own strength, our government's strength, our economy's strength.
Silly how simple the first step is...pray. Comment with your insights!
...and if Abby were elected president...well...I am not sure about her foreign policies...but... at least we'd all have a very good-looking president!
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