We are indeed in tough times.  In prayer this morning we prayed for individuals who are facing the loss of their homes.  Many are concerned and heart broken at the prospect of losing the family farm.  I have personally experienced the heart ache of such loss.  A person has to face the loss of a home and dream much like the death of a close companion.  We invest much into homes.  Scripture says that our hearts and our treasures are closely linked (Matthew 6:21)  The loss of loved ones and those things which mean much to us are very difficult to overcome.  The reality is, we must have hope in something that is much bigger than the loss.  We must have hope in something that has the power to make good come from the loss.  If we do not have this hope, the loss becomes senseless and meaningless.

God’s desire is for us to walk in fellowship with him.  He does desire us to be blessed, however God never desires blessings on our behalf at the expense of good, true, deep relationship with Him.  Sad to say, as it was for me, it probably is the same for many others, that the loss of our home and dream was what I needed to began to walk closely in faith with my Lord.  Remember, without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6)  We in America have become so used to cruising along on our own strength that few of us have learned to have earth shaking faith.  And it is this type of faith that we will need to have that will enable us to properly handle the times that lie ahead. 

I believe that the America you and I once knew is gone.  The America that proudly proclaimed God as the one she trusts is the America that no longer is.  We ask God to bless us because we desire the blessing, but then remove Him from every aspect of public life.  God is not a sugar daddy.  He wants a relationship with us.  Can you even imagine the brazen pride we have to expect God to bless us after treating Him in such a way?  I believe God has lifted His hand of blessing and has removed his grace and mercy upon our land that has protected us for many years.  We are now left to man’s scheming and vain greedy attempts to solve our dilemmas.  Without doubt, they will fail.  Ultimately, we will be faced to turn to a power that is much greater than ourselves for the solution. 

As you face greater financial obstacles, consider the God who blessed you with those things.  Consider once again entering into a trust relationship with the King of all creation.  He can provide all your needs according to the riches in Christ Jesus.  But you must first recognize Him as your provider, not the worldly system.  it is your faith, trust, and belief in His ability to meet your need and turn loss into great gain that will empower you to overcome large losses in this vary difficult day in which we live.  Trust this advice from a man who has experienced it.