Good News About the Economy
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?
