Government Shut Down


   I have many mixed emotions about this whole Government shut down. On one hand I'm angry because of the retaliation it will have on our economy, and am scared to see the number of lay-offs rise again. It's never fun to see people you care about work for no pay, or not get paid for work they've already done. On the other hand, I am happy to finally see some patriotism in a group of people standing up and trying to make change in some thing, I believe will become more disastrous as the days march on. But in all honesty, what I think doesn't really matter in the whole scheme of things. What matters is who holds the ultimate decision, and what He thinks. (No, I'm not referring to Obama here.. )

   Stepping outside the human realm as much as possible, and attempting to look at this from a view outside of myself.. I can't help but wonder, what can I do to reach people through this mess? What a great outreach this could be. How many of your friends or neighbors are affected by this financially? It doesn't matter if you can only offer prayers, or offer to buy some groceries or diapers. This is a huge opportunity to make a change in how the world sees the church. And what is the church? The Body of Christ.There are people out there right now who aren't receiving WIC or welfare..  no matter your view point on politics, or policies; this is how they buy food for their children and clothe their families. We can help them in the name of the Lord, and not in the name of the "government". What a change it would make for the church to reach out and offer help to those in need, and show them a provider who offers so much more than just necessity, and never shuts down!  (I'm not implying those who need assistance are all lost.. ) 

   Instead of us bickering about whose fault it is, let's take this time and make a difference in this situation. Let His love light up this country!

  “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ Matthew 25:34-36



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