Economic Confidence

I'm not an economist; but I do realize that there are two things that drive our economy: fear and greed (by the way, neither of these are godly). In our current state of economy it is obvious that fear has been ruling. I think of the scene in "It's a Wonderful Life", when there is a run on the bank because of fear. I love the part in the movie when George Bailey steps up confidently and speaks some common sense to those who are fearful. 

Vince Lombardi once said, "Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence." I'm confident that you and I have nothing to worry about.

Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.