How interesting it is to read the headlines. Yesterday's finanical headlines focused on how the unemployment numbers would be higher, oil was falling, and that home prices would be falling by double digits this year. I just scanned the news and oil is up for the fourth day, median home prices are stable, and unemployment numbers are much better than anticiapted.
All of this confirms what we already know - nobody know the troubles we'll have, or the great times that are ahead. If we had listened to the experts two years ago, oil would be at $200 a barrel instead of trading at $71. I am one who follows the market, and I need to know what's going on today. But why?
Does it matter what my IRA is worth right now, because it certainly won't be the same in 30 years or in 30 minutes. Life changes on a dime. I cannot be secure in my government or my assets because they are based on the actions and wisdom of others. I can, however, be certain of my future as a child of God. I know where I need to focus my time and talents. I know how to treat others and enrich my life in Christ Jesus. I know that my life has a part II where I will be in his glorious presence.
While the world around is like a carousel, going up and down while going round and round, I am standing in one place looking up. It's stabilizing and comforting to know my path, even though it is landscaped with thorns and weeds that try to entice me off the straight and narrow path.
It is this focus that enables me to filter the noise of the world. The abundant love and mercy that God gives me is the greatest gift, and I try to teach my children about the compass he provides. But it can be tough, but nothing is impossible for him who believes. What a promise!
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