Money.
Greed.
Alot of people by now are worried, and even in some cases - freaking out.
Will the United States face a meltdown financially on an epic scale?
I don't know, but I was reminded this Sunday from a wise pastor: in times of turmoil God's church prays.
This crisis reminds us of what true security is in: God. Certainly not money, Washington or political clout. The United States got into this mess because of greed. This trait of Americans wanting more, and hording created an environment where both lenders and borrowers secured mortgages well beyond the earning power of borrowers. It was a bet on the real estate market to yield dividends beyond our 'wildest dreams'. Many who have hedged their bets are paying bitterly now.
We need to pray for our political leaders. We need to pray for wisdom, and we need to pray for a spirit of peace during these times. When peace reigns the good news of love, hope and faith goes forth. This country is being an opportunity to turn back to God and cry, "We realize that fortune, materialism and 'stuff' is NOT the answer."