Comments on: Praying in the recession

By: Bruce

Bruce — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:03:24 +0000

I look at the world today,and see war,greed,religious intolerance,hate and wonder where God is. What I found is that my despair is leading only to depression. I got good advice today, abandon myself to God and let Him guide me, for he is there ,I am not hearing. So this is what I will do,I will not try to understand God,but to give myself to him, so he can enlighten me.
I ask for your prayers to give me strength to heed this advice.

By: From Scotland

From Scotland — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:08:38 +0000

I work in a low income job, much less than my previous income. I have a lot to be thankful for. I have a warm house, I eat well, I have my health, my wife and my family. Material possessions are not important. I lost my way striving for them and when times were good I wanted for nothing or so I thought. What I wanted for in reality was the void in my life to be filled. Thank you Lord for filling that void. I wanted for Jesus’ love.

By: From the USA

From the USA — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:04:47 +0000

I have lost my job and is now in what is called a one income family. I am having a hard time finding a job and have been sometimes hopeful and trusting and sometimes doubtful and depressed. Then I read the comments here and I realize that I am still really generously blessed. So what if I can’t afford to buy another pair of shoes to add to the rows and rows that I have in my closet most of which have not been used yet. And do I really need to wallow in self pity because I can’t buy a new dress when there’s at least a dozen in the closet still with their tags on because I haven’t found the right occasion to use them? Thank you for changing my way of thinking.

By: From Australia

From Australia — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:58:23 +0000

I have to be honest and admit It’s hard to break myself away from earthly aspirations and desires, when ever I begin to get a glimpse of the deeper meaning of my existence and to see the real importance of proclaiming and enhancing the “reign of God”, I am dragged back into the “reign of Humanity” by other peoples agenda’s or expectations. I beleive the modern troubles in the world are symptomatic of that very ancient evil GREED and that this human trait stems from our inheretance of The Original Sin.I am glad to read other’s comments and to take heart from their personal struggles and triumphs in faith. I also beleive that the present time is indeed a recurring cycle in our human journey, which (if you look at both Human recorded history and the Scriptures) repeats itself at regular intervals in time.

By: From the USA

From the USA — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:28:35 +0000

The current economic uncertainties and lack of health insurance have caused me considerable stress and worry. I need to be reminded that God is there for me and for all of us. I’m sorry that today’s society has moved so far away from God, the Church, and family. As someone wrote, even though this Great Recession is not as bad as the Great Depression, it seems worse because we’ve lost our sense of community with one another and with God. We’ve also become spoiled. Let’s all remember how much Jesus loves us. That is strong enough to get us through this or anything else.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:00:48 +0000

Economics speaks to economics keep your soul out of that conversation.
Love speaks to Love engage your soul…
Seek/Receive the Love…and be
The Love you receive will continue from you and all you effect…
Allow yourself to be Loved.
God knows all…and has always been in control

By: From the USA

From the USA — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:46:01 +0000

Times are hard for everyone, everywhere. What we have to remember is that the Lord knows our every need. He will supply everything we need. Even when we think that all is lost and nothing is happening he is there.

By: From Ireland

From Ireland — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:32:20 +0000

A friend recently introduced me to this site…and I am so glad she did. It has been a real blessing and now I seek out that special time in my bedroom, away from the hustle and bustle of life, and with laptop on lap, I go to this site for comfort, encouragement, identification and mostly ….the love of God who fills me with His sweet presence…and lets me know He is always with me…and will never leave or forsake me. That is good news …dear friends!

By: From the USA

From the USA — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:13:11 +0000

This is my first visit to Sacred Space and it is helping me feel calm and centered when I’ve been feeling scattered and stressed. I recently relocated to a new city and the past two weeks I have been frantically applying for jobs, for hours each day, and have yet to hear anything back, not even an invitation to interview. I’ve been really craving some spiritual guidance, every decision seems so much more important and dire during this time of economic crisis. Last night I couldn’t sleep until the sun was starting to rise for worry. After spending some time reading this article and today’s prayer I feel a little more contented. I have been doing my part on the physical plane, now it is time to check in with my soul and find my center.

By: From The Philippines

From The Philippines — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:47:57 +0000

God has His way of lifting us up when we are down. I haven’t been visiting Sacred Space for several months now but as I woke up this morning, I was drawn to this site again. I thank the Lord for leading me to this well-timed reflection and inspiring comments. Everyone who made a comment here just made a positive impact in my life today. Let us all keep the Faith. Indeed, only God will suffice. God bless us all.