Yes, yes, yes, it has been awhile. Truth be told, I'm only planting my rear in front of this computer now because I feel guilty about the length of time I've let slip by. (It's not you; it's me.)
As of this moment, I'm ten days from my due date and, therefore, very pregnant. The nursery is done, except for the all the scrapbook material scattered about, in my attempt to distract myself from my impatience and win the Waiting Game. Could Baby really hold out for three more weeks?....Good Lord, I hope not.
Anyway, my thoughts aren't few today, but my attention span is. So, I'm just going to post an article I ran across several days ago about the financial crisis in America. Rather, more importantly, the Article addresses the crisis of perspective which has led to a $14 Trillion debt: government reliance.
The big, American government is on the brink of collapse simply because there are too many takers depending on its freebies. Nearly 2/3 of Americans are receiving government benefits for something, either housing or loans or food stamps... Almost half of us don't pay taxes. (Yes, I said "us." Luke and I haven't owed in our three years together...and next year, the government is going to PAY US, something like $4000 I believe, because we made the personal decision to start our family. "Hey, thanks Uncle Sam, for your generous gift of someone else's money!")
But, all the "benefits" of being an American--all the "entitlements" which, according to our President, we wouldn't be a great country without--only give us a false sense of security. The Bible says we don't know what's going to happen tomorrow. And, in Isaiah 30, it says, "Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the multitude of their chariots and in the great strength of their horsemen, but do not look to the Holy One of Israel, or seek help from the LORD." The prophet warned many times about reliance on "Pharoah" or the government--because putting your faith in men isn't just cost ineffective or proven to be the downfall of Socialist and Communist countries throughout history...
It's also wrong.
For you did not receive the spirit of slavery leading again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself bears witness to our spirit that we are God’s children." (Rom. 8:15,16)
And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:19)
Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help. (Heb. 4:16)
Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save... (Psalm146:3)
Happy Sunday! May you be blessed as you worship the very BIG, very capable Feds today. Oops, I mean God. Put your confidence in the One, true God today! :)
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