Faith vs Fear in these Economic Times

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OK, Everyone here it goes,

My husband and I have a lot of faith in our Father. Even in these economic times, last July we decided we wanted to live in the Keys after we were married we started looking, found a house, bought it, and opened my husband’s business down here. It is a martial arts dojo. I was unable to join him until 2 months after the marriage which was difficult but necessary as it took that long for my federal job to transfer down to the area. So here is what I am saying. We as Christians simply cannot put our life on hold just because the economy is bad. The best economic stimulus package is a large group of people putting their trust in God and going about their lives as planned. Because we opened a business, our students benefitted by having the instruction. We were making a profit within the first month. Our suppliers beneftted by having another business to sell to. I believe it is our duty as Catholics to have Faith instead of Fear and LIVE OUR LIVES in order to further stimulate the economy. It is a trickle effect that helps everyone. Only through FEAR does evil win and do people on the “other side” speaking of economic promises in one hand and trying to further abortion rights in the other get elected. ALL WE MUST DO IS LIVE OUR LIVES WITH FAITH INSTEAD OF FEAR. WE ARE DOING IT AND WE CALL EVERYONE ELSE TO DO THE SAME.

God Bless,
 
God bless you for your faith and witness of faith. And I praise and thank God for your postive attitudes, and your faith, and your success.

I do understand the desperation of many others, though. You weren’t desperate, didn’t have medical bills and children to support, and both partners without work and in danger of losing their home. You haven’t faced the depths of cold, hard reality as some do. I’ve seen many face bankruptcy, unemployment, illness, all together, yet they still pray, still struggle to hold their heads above water in faith and prayer…and nothing improves.

Yes we must have faith above all, and praise God even in our most desperate circumstances…but for some, there is no job, there is no money to buy or keep a house, or to set up a business. It can be dificult for many who have, to understand what it is for those who do not.
You have to know the depths in order to be able to appreciate the position of those who have faith and trust in God, yet still live in utter want and loss and cold reality that delivers nothing to ease their lives. I’ve met some of them in life, and in CAF. They reach out in prayer and hope and trust, but all one can do is pray for them, and try to help them feel less alone.

You are right, but people need to be the ‘haves’ in order to escape remaining the “have-nots”.

God bless you and your husband and may faith, hope, ad success always be yours. You have both done well, and it’s wonderful that you are helping to support other industries, and thus, are positive influences on the economy.

Warm regards, Trishie
 
I do find it disturbing that although we were in a recession, it wasn’t nearly as bad until the media starts the fear mongering and our politicians getting on the tv telling us to support their bailout plan or we’ll have another Great Depression. When people are in fear, they quit spending, which only makes the economy worse, causing more lay-offs, causing less spending, causing more layoffs, etc.
 
Your story is very inspiring! Even though I sometimes worry about what could happen with our family through job loss, or worse, I like to remind myself that we will be taken care of.
 
Please don’t get me wrong either. I have seen the other side of the coin too. I have been without a job when I came home from Iraq. I was alone. My family was 2000 miles away and I had major medical concerns. I spent three years helping others as a Veteran Service Officer through American Legion. I was able to help people in the situations that you descibed above. It was volunteer work and admittedly after three years I needed a break. I hope to return to it in a couple of years after making this transition and everything a little less new. I agree the media has made the economy ten times worse as has our reliance on things such as oil. I think when we stop seeing our world as what we can have but what we can do; change will start.

God bless,
 
When I was laid off several years ago, people used to tell me that I shouldn’t worry, that God was going to bless me with a job really soon. When I asked why people thought that, they just stared at me blankly.

Whether we are rich or poor, affluent or just hanging by a thread, Jesus is still the Christ. Our salvation is not dependent on how much we make. And, it seems that God does love poor people, because he made so many of them. 🤷

So, I try not to be fearful in these times. It’s not what happens to us that is important, it’s how we react to it.

That said, the prudent person is polishing their resume right now and making contacts, just in case.
 
That said, the prudent person is polishing their resume right now and making contacts, just in case.
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That is very well spoken and very prudent. One thing that amazes me is how God can sometimes point in a direction for a life change for someone such as a job offer in another place and yet some people will stay planted out of fear. Like being unemployed in a place that they know is better than being employed in a new place. 🤷

I think in these times flexibility is also a very strong personal characteristic. Probably more important than strength.

God bless,
 
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