Thought of the Day 09.19.08

In the last few weeks, our country’s economy seems to have come unhinged: the government takeover of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, serious problems at several major trading houses, the bailout of AIG, and a ludicrously volatile Dow. And all of this on top of a weak dollar and absurd gas prices (although both have gotten slightly better recently).

Commentators haven’t been shy about using terms like “catastrophe,” “total meltdown,” and (my personal favorite), “economic 9/11.” Many people are feeling anxiety and fear, especially as they consider the hits their personal portfolio seems to have taken. But I see this a different way. Is God still God? Is salvation still in Christ? Is America still the land of freedom? Do we still have our families and friends? And, for perspective, even if the American economy got significantly worse, would we still live a lifestyle that is the envy of the world over all of history?

Here’s my point. Don’t look to the news or the ticker for peace and perspective. They never emphasize the right things.