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Friday
Sep262008

I wonder how many Churches (and individual Christians) considered this?

The world is undergoing some fairly significant shaking with the collapse of some of the most significant financial institutions.


I was wondering how this affects the collective psyche of a world in which so many people base their security and worth on wealth.  I certainly wonder what the worth of my money in the bank is - surely there must be something must more stable and significant to base one's identity and security on?  Of course, that is the person of Christ who created and re-creates the whole world, moment by moment  (Col 1:16-17).

I was wondering how many individual Christians and Churches see this as an area to offer ministry?  Have we considered how we could bring peace and comfort in such uncertain times?  I walked past the London Stock exchange this week - there was a sign pasted on the door that said 'Closed until further notice'.  I'm not sure that this was the main building, but it was certainly a wake up call to me!  The world's richest nation is being humbled, and there is a realization that wealth is not something that guards one against struggle and hardship.  Surely this must make people uncertain and worried?  I'm quite sure that in a situation like this God's desire is to love and care for those who struggle.  How do we do that in the most tangible and effective manner?

This was just a thought...  I'll certainly be thinking about creative and loving ways to care for and assure individuals and groups that are feeling uncertain in these harrowing times!

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