Good News About the Economy - Ron Edmondson

Did you see the good news about the economy buried in all the bad news?  Here’s a sampling: 

US Economy: Confidence Unexpectedly Rose This Month

(Of course; we always expect the worst.)

 Sovereign Bancorp replaces CEO, shares soar

(At least someone’s soaring!) 

U.S. stocks bounce back after Monday’s plunge

(Chalking up its third-biggest point gain)

Microsoft To Open Search R&D Center In Norway

(Meaning they are still looking forward.)

Dollar rallies on economic woes in Europe

(Sorry for them; good for us) 

I keep saying, the economy is largely based on public perception.  If we live in fear we will be ruled by fear.  We can always take the Psalmist’s approach:

For troubles without number surround me; (Psalms 40:12)

Or

The troubles of my heart have multiplied; (Psalms 25:17)

 I’m glad the Bible never sugar-coats our pain.  I choose, however, to remember also the Psalmist who said:

How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you. (Psalms 139:17-18)

Or

Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once again. (Psalms 71:20-21)   (All Scriptures New International Version)

Sometimes life really is about perspective. What’s yours going to be today?