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Hi Everyone!! :hibye:

I was thinking recently about the economic crisis and possible world wide recession/depression, and I think it's certain we are going to be in for a rough ride.

And I came across a passage that give some exhortation.

Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.
(Habakkuk 3:17-19 TNIV)

Even if we loose everything, we can still rejoice and be glad in the our God! We are saved by the Blood of the Lamb, and that should give us more joy and hope then all the material things combined! It tells us that the Lord loves us, and wants the best for us. When so many people have lost their hope because they have lost everything, we who are God's children will never loose hope in our Savior. HALLELUJAH!

I was also thinking of the idea of being content with what we have....

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
(Philippians 4:11-12 TNIV)


For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
(1 Timothy 6:7-12 TNIV)

This is something I'm learning. I just rent a small two bedroom apartment. It doesn't even have a living room. Just two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom. A brother in the Lord and I each have a room and are splitting the rent. For $237 a month each, ($475 total), we have been blessed! It's not a mansion. It's not the most gorgeous place. But it's my home, and I like it. I am content.

Anyway, just some thoughts I wanted to share.

I hope this has been encouraging.

What helps you in these hard times?

Love in Christ,
Matt
Hey Matt!! :clap:


Hows it going mate? :thumbsup:



Nice thread bro! Thanks for starting a thread like this -- I feel it is important to keep our minds on things that are upbuilding and positive -- and more importantly, on anything to do with He who is "Truth"!!

Now is the time to focus on all that is Light -- the world is passing away and while it may take on different manifestations along the way (as Babylon always has) -- the Kingdom of God is right where you are. Allow the Spirit of Jah and Jesus to surround your Life Force so that Peace, Joy and Faith reside within and around you, now!!


"for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." -- Romans 14:17

Our external reality may not reflect the existence of the Kingdom -- and frankly -- there is a large majority of human existence that cannot see the Kingdom at this time -- but we are not ignorant of the blessings that have been promised to all those who Love Him!! -- we have been given grace so sweet and powerful enough to ward of anything the darkness may try to cloud us with!!

"What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?" -- Romans 8:31-32

Paul was of sound mind when he was inspired to write those words -- and yet, how often do we forget how much our Father and our Lord look out for us -- and think, feel and want the best for us -- our Father has given us Jesus, He has given us the Spirit of Truth, His inspired word, His awesome creation and a Kingdom that cannot be brought to ruin!!

We need to asK, aSK , ASK!! :groupwave:


“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened." -- Matthew 7:7-8

There are many Laws that govern our existence -- Laws that govern moral issues, nature and Life Force energy! Following Christ ensures our Life Force, is cleansed and whitened minute by minute, day by day -- our subconscious conditioning accounts for much of what constitues the "world" -- yet we know that by the grace of God, we can power through our sinful inclinations -- especially faithlessness!!

What do you need to ask your Father today, now? :flyinghigh:


“Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?" -- Matthew 6:25-27

Worry and Anxiety are two big enemies of Faith, Peace and Joy! They can stop even the strongest mindset from becoming fruitful towards productive, positive action! Let us supplicate our Lord for the strength to overcome these lil hurdles on our spiritual and physical journies!

Do not worry!! :(

BE Happy! :thumbsup:


"For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things." -- Matthew 6:32b

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. -- Matthew 6:33


1. Our Father knows that we need "all these things"!
2. Our seeking "first the Kingdom and his righteousness" will ensure "all these things shall be added to you"!

Wow! Pretty straight forward? :D



"So Jesus answered and said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but also if you say to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ it will be done. And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.” -- Matthew 21:21-22


:yahoo: BELIEVE!! :yahoo:

:peace: LIVE THE KINGDOM NOW!! :peace:







May LOVE be with you!

your bro -- beau! :friends::friends::friends:

Hi, Matt! :hibye: Hi, Beau! :hibye: Wow, great stuff from both of you. :eat: Thanks! :giverose:

I experience the subtle direction and the quiet guidance that God and Christ provide through holy spirit on almost a daily basis.

You both speak words of important truth! :clap:

your friend and brother, ... iso...

Thanks guys!
Ditto, great posts from both of you!

:heartbeat:
Jesh
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