Financial ruin is happening all around us. We hear stories of people going hungry, living in shelters, and even living in tents in the woods. But no longer is it the bum who has never worked a day in his life. No longer are shanty towns for people who are considered "low life" by society.
Now, these tales of woe are from your neighbors, friends, and even family.
I know...
because I'm one of them. No not the ones living in shanties or in tents, but I have gone without a meal or two. I have been worried whether we will have a place to live in a year.
It's all very troubling and depressing, but I can tell you from first hand knowledge; I would rather lose every material possesion I own and have my husband and children healthy, happy, and well.
I have been reading some very heavy and yet inspiring blogs of friends and others that have lost their newborns to devistating illnesses. Having had a miscarriage myself, going without a meal seems trivial.
We are encouraged to give thanks even in tribulation. I am learning more and more the power of that encouragement...In everything give thanks.
Another quote that contines to haunt me is "That which does not kill you, makes you stronger."
How many times in my own pity for myself have I said that I must be the strongest person in the world. Not true. On those pity days, I hope to remember this, Lord, if these are my choices, thank you for just taking all my money away.
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