stay close
It’s no surprise that one of the most topics talked about today is the economy. There is such a state of unrest and even fear in some cases as it concerns job and financial security. It may just be amplified because I live in the area with the greatest # of foreclosures in the country, but I would bet that everyone is feeling it on some degree.
So, what do we do during this time of instability?
Honestly, I believe that this is the perfect time to stay close.
Stay close to God.
Stay close to your family.
Stay close to the family that you have in your church.
During times of instability, we have seen that very often people tend to PUSH BACK and DISCONNECT. They allow that problems that are happening on a financial or emotional level draw them away from a relationship with those that care for them, which leads to bigger problems.
So, let me encourage all of us who may be feeling some stress from the economy that is up in the air to continue to engage those relationships in your world. Keep spending quality time with your spouse and kids. Make time with God a priority. Make it to church as often as you’re in town.
Doing this and continuing to engage will help all of us to make it through this time and on the other side we’ll be stronger, not weaker.
What could a church look like if it were filled with people who were determined to engage during this time instead of disconnect? It would look pretty cool.
