Nothing happens overnight

In the middle of this financial crisis facing America and the world, an important principle can be learned. Nothing happens overnight. Banks and companies do not fail overnight. We may be just hearing about it, but irresponsible lending practices, wall street greed, and lack of competent oversight have been going on for some time now.

Thats the same way things work in our lives. Your marriage issues didn't just start last weekend. Your kids don't wake up one morning and decide to rebel. Are your financial issues a result of stretching yourself too thin?

We may seem so surprised when it all comes to a "sudden" head, but like a volcano, the rumblings have been going on underneath the surface for a while first.

That is why it is of utmost importance that we put God first in every area of your life. The government, no matter who gets elected, is not going to solve your problems for you. Our allegiance must be to a lamb, not a donkey or elephant.

Become a tither if you aren't already and put God first in your finances. Establish church as a priority for your children, it has to be more important than band, sports, or their job. Get accountability!!! Who is in your life that you can go to when your marriage is bumpy, when you feel like life is spiraling out of control? That is what the church body is for!!

As christians, we need to recognize that during this hard economic time, especially with the holidays coming, more and more people are going to be in financial and spiritual need. I am asking for eyes to see, so that I can be a blessing to those around me as we contend with Jesus for the hearts of this generation.