By Lee Williams
The recession has stripped many of their wealth and their worldly possessions. But, as I ponder the current state of the economy, my mind keeps returning to one radical thought: The recession has been a blessing in disguise.
I know many will disagree with me. However, while some people choose to focus on all of the things they have lost, I chose to focus on how much we have gained.
In my very humble opinion, I think we have gained a greater sense of caring and compassion for another.
There was a time, when people were blasé or cavalier about their jobs. Now, they are more apt to provide better customer service or go out of their way to complete a job-related task, and do it with a smile.
Moreover, the recession has drawn many of us closer to God.
For the first time ever, many of us have found ourselves relying on unemployment benefits, food stamps, donations and/or help from friends and family just to stay afloat.
The startling reality is that oftentimes, the money we gather up doesn’t always pay the bills or supply our every whim. But somehow, we make it day after day, month after month, year after year.
Who could have predicted that this would become our cross to bear?
Some of us had to put off lavish vacations, trips to the beauty salon, a new pair of shoes and a few other things that we once took for granted, but we survived.
There once was a time when we mistakenly believed that we achieved our riches and prosperity on own accord.
Many of us foolishly believed that if we went to the right schools, made the right contacts and found the perfect job, everything would be alright. It’s time for us to confess with our mouths and humble our hearts because we were wrong.
Somehow, in our climb up the ladder of success, we forgot God, and we turned our backs on his only begotten son, Jesus. We forgot to put our trust and faith in Jesus, the one who selflessly died for our sins.
Seduced by a world fueled by arrogance and greed, we lost sight of the truth: Jesus is our source. He supplies our need, and he makes a way out of no way.
If you don’t believe me, tell me, how many days have you gone without food, clothes, water or shelter, despite whether you had a job or sufficient income?
Jesus, the faithful shepherd, tells us that he will never forget his flock.
“Take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? For your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you,” Matthew 6:31-34.
God wants us to know that we will get back on our feet, but when we do -- don’t forget him. Make time for him in your life. Don’t be a stranger to God. Lean on God.
God will supply your need. All we have to do is ask?
No matter how discouraging things may become, God wants you to have faith. God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Ephesians 3:20.
In times of despair, remember this bible passage, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths,” Proverbs 3:5-6.
God will always see you through.
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