Comments on: A Believer’s Response to Bad Economic News

By: Where Do We Turn? — Nourish The Dream

Where Do We Turn? — Nourish The Dream — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:29:24 +0000

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By: David G. Johnson

David G. Johnson — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:39:44 +0000

Thanks for jumping in, everyone... Rich, I like the way you think! He, "...always leads us to triumph in Christ." Katie, I appreciate the emphasis on the relational side of things. The fact is, that God always builds relationally. This has been a major season of relationship-building for my family and business this year. There's a major paradigm shift happening -- with more to come -- for the Body of Christ along these lines. Good stuff! And... last but not least, my lovely Sweetheart! Thanks for chiming in. These Scriptures are becoming very real to us, are they not! I'm thrilled to be on the journey with you!

By: Jill Johnson

Jill Johnson — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:38:32 +0000

I am grateful that God truly is our shield in time of trouble. Oftentimes, Scripture becomes ‘trite’ or ‘cliche’… but if we stop and take the time to take it to heart, we will see our lives transformed and the goodness of God rise up and overtake us.

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:50:12 +0000

This economic time is reminding me that what is most important is relational, not financial. I am reminded that I have a responsibility to share with my neighbor just as my neighbor shares with me. We become a community when we stop letting money rule us and allow God to rule us, and when we stop defining ourselves by how much we make and look instead to the unlimited storehouse of God’s kingdom. So in that light, the question, do we have the ability to produce what we need? must go one step further — do we believe that God can produce all that we need? And the answer we must come to, is Yes . . . and abundantly more.

By: Rich Carey

Rich Carey — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:26:36 +0000

Indeed. My strategy has been to truly “seek first the Kingdom”. I have a strategy I follow when things are slow. I figure if I press into advancing the Kingdom I can’t go wrong. If it’s a God-ordained season of pruning or leanness, He’s my refuge. If it’s the devil attacking my finances, the longer he holds back the finances, the more damage I’m going to do to his kingdom. Either way, I win!

Thanks for the encouragement!