It’s NOT the Economy Stupid!

2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

In 1992 the catch-phrase of the election was “ It’s the Economy Stupid”. Here we are 16 years later and once again America has cycled into an economic downturn. We have experienced massive economic growth even with the event of 9/11! We have been in a roaring Bull Market in spite of ourselves! Unemployment over the last 7 years has been the lowest in decades but not a lot of buzz on that in the news media either!( Until it has started going back up) Now, according to the news media, we are in a recession. They have been calling it in for the last 18 plus months. Well, I am not participating in it. I am not living by the worlds system. I am in the world but not of the world. Have Faith In God and stand on His Word. Believe what He says and never let go. There are over 7000 promises for people who have made Jesus LORD of their lives!

Today, we as a nation are in a crisis situation. No, not an economic crisis, but instead it is a moral crisis. We face a critical decision in just a few weeks. The very heart and soul of this country is at stake. We are at a crossroads and never before have we ever had an election as serious and important as this one. The next President will be making decisions that will impact us for the next several generations. This is one election that we need to do what God says. We need to spend time praying and seeking Gods direction on the election. We need to be seeking what is His will and whom He wants in the White House, Congress, the Governors Mansion, and in the local offices as well.

This is one time we can NOT vote our wallets and bank accounts! What do I mean by that? Just because one candidate appears to have a better economic plan and is promising to “Tax the Wealthy” is not the reason to vote for that person. And as far as creating jobs, NO President has ever created a job (outside of Government positions). If people would just use that hunk of meat between their ears and think about what is being said instead of swallowing a bunch of empty promises about getting the “rich” to pay more. One question- How many poor people have ever created a business and put people to work? Just because a company turns a profit is NOT a bad thing! A company that is not turning a profit will not last long! Take a look at what the Platform for that political party is and see how it lines up with the Word of God and it should not take long to figure out who to vote for. Below are links to both of the Parties Platforms. Read each, see how they line up with God’s Word and make your own decision.

Republican Platform-http://www.gop.com/2008Platform/
Democratic Platform- http://www.democrats.org/a/party/platform.html

Also we need to be praying that peoples eyes will be opened and that all the lies and the empty promises that are just that; Empty! There is a hunger in this country for the things of God. Many have emptiness in their life and are trying to fill it with anything but God. And that emptiness will never be satisfied.

The battle in this nation is a Spiritual battle. The devil knows that his days are very short and the only weapon that he has is fear. If he can get people into fear then he has an opening to delay the plan of God. This nation was founded on Godly principles by Godly men. (Regardless of what those who are determined to re-write history say) Our forefathers spent many hours on there knees before God when they were writing the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and other pieces of Legislation that this country was founded on.

I spent the last few days at a meeting with people who have been to Iraq fighting in the war. It is amazing that they are telling things that the news media sure isn’t broadcasting. We ARE winning regardless of what the media and those who want to wave the white flag are saying!! Let me say it again……We ARE Winning!! Glory to God!! Those of you reading this whom still support our men and women, Please continue to pray for their protection and safe return soon. Thank God also that we have men and women who are willing to go and fight for freedom!

While I am on this pet peeve about the media; Why does the media try portray one particular candidate as stupid ? Over the last 25 + years I have seen this and it gets worse each election. One candidate can make gaff after gaff and talk about visiting 57 states and the media says “ oh he was just tired”. But then a person from the other party stumbles answering a question and immediately they are declared to be stupid and unable to lead. Doesn’t seem quite fair does it?

With all this said, Just remember, It Is NOT the Economy! What is happening in the economy is just side effects of decisions made in the past and now the proverbial chickens have come home to roost! We are reaping the harvest from bad seeds that have been sown! Many of the things facing us today can be traced back to decisions that previous administrations and courts have made. When they threw prayer and God out of school was definitely the beginning of the end so to speak. The nation has taken a moral downward spiral since then. One teacher that stands out in my mind was my 5th and 6th grade teacher. Even though it was “against the law” she still had morning devotionals, prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance every morning. We need more like her. She was a Blessing to my life.

Anyway, back on topic, “It Is NOT the economy stupid” needs to be the battle cry. Don’t be moved by fear! Spend time seeking Gods direction! Cut the TV off and spend time in Gods Word finding out who you are to vote for and then go vote. If we as a nation will do what 2 Chronicles 7:14 says then we can see the situation start to change!
2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land

Have a BLESSED Day and remember….JESUS IS LORD!!