{"id":1574,"date":"2012-08-09T19:17:41","date_gmt":"2012-08-09T23:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/smalltownamerica\/?p=1574"},"modified":"2012-08-09T20:53:04","modified_gmt":"2012-08-10T00:53:04","slug":"economic-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/smalltownamerica\/2012\/08\/economic-crisis.html","title":{"rendered":"Economic Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everything we see and hear on the news tells us what a bad place we are in.\u00a0 The unemployment rate is up, the job possibilities are down, more people need food stamps and other financial assistance.\u00a0 Life is horrible and we can find fun nowhere.\u00a0 We have thousands of people on unemployment and many that’s benefits have run out.\u00a0 The price of food and gas are up because of world situations and the country wide draught.\u00a0 All is doom and gloom.<\/p>\n

But, wait, I found a happy place in the midst of all this.\u00a0 Jesus is the ultimate happy place and God’s creation can lift even a downtrodden heart.\u00a0 So, let’s all go to the beach!\u00a0 Let the sunshine(Sonshine) warm our bodies and spirits.\u00a0 Let’s let the sand run through our toes and watch the clouds float by.\u00a0 You can go to the beach for free and come back with a wealth of new perspective.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

We recently went to Rehoboth Beach in DE and had a ball.\u00a0 We had other reasons for our travel, so this was just a little “pick me up”.\u00a0 There were thousands of people on the beach and the shoreline hotels were full.\u00a0 We saw runners, bikers, golf cart travelers, and people just sitting around watching everyone else having fun.\u00a0 We sat on a shady bench for quite awhile and met several other tourists.\u00a0 They didn’t know we weren’t spending much money that day, and they didn’t care how much they were spending.\u00a0 This was their vacation.\u00a0 Their get-a-way from the harsh realities of their lives back home.<\/p>\n

The shops on the boardwalk were packed with people buying all kinds of things from shells to souvenirs.\u00a0 I know you can spend a bundle when you try to bring something home for everyone.\u00a0 The food was fantastic, boardwalk fries funnel cakes, ice cream, pizza, and so much more.\u00a0 My weakness was Dolly’s salt water taffy.\u00a0 I must confess I did spend too much money there.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

My point is you can have fun without spending lots of money.\u00a0 And sometimes you need to spend a little money to maintain your sanity in these stressful times.\u00a0 I don’t think God minds if you have a vacation, as long as you are not taking His money to do it.\u00a0Keep your eyes on Jesus and He will show a place of peace and restoration, whether it be a the beach or in the quiet of your home.\u00a0 Just listen to Him and all will be well.<\/p>\n

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