How Many Times Have You Heard The Word, “Default” Lately?
What does the word, “default” mean? One of the definitions is to fail in fulfilling or satisfying an engagement, claim, or obligation. We here in the United States have been hearing a lot lately about the possibility of our government defaulting.
It is no exaggeration that our country is facing some very serious decisions. The problems we face are a result of many, many years of wrong decisions and failure to correct past mistakes. Regardless of what decisions our lawmakers make now there are going to be consequences; their decisions will simply map out how severe and how long lasting.
I wrote an article back in April that I posted on this blog when fear of a government shutdown was looming. Now, a little more than three months laterm it is once again crunch time for the politicians.
One Of The Biggest Problems?
There is no question that difficult times are inevitable. But looking to our government to solve our problems is perhaps one of the biggest problems itself.
In that article from April, I wrote, “But our trust, our confidence, our absolute reliance must always be in our God. Regardless of what politicians do, regardless of what the consequences of their decisions bring, none of it ever shuts down God. There will never, ever be a shutdown of God’s love and power to help you.”
The Same Is True Today
God will not default on His promises to you. Therefore our trust, our confidence, our reliance must be on our God and not on our government. Yes, our country needs prayer; the Bible directs us to pray for our leaders. But those who continue to put their trust in the government to solve all their problems are going to be disappointed.
In these treacherous days of uncertainty we should definitely be praying for our country and our leaders. We should also being praying much for our own personal situations, looking to God for His help and guidance.
I still believe that our God is a personal God. I believe that He can help each one of us personally and individually. I believe that our loving God can reveal specific things to us that are just for us. Do you?
Our God will never fail in fulfilling or satisfying His claims or obligations. Our God will not default!
Michael Verdicchio
2011
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The line under the signature read, “Just accept it. Some days you’re a statue and other days you’re a pigeon.” Wow! How’s that for a mind picture? Someone told me several months ago it is an expression that some New Yorkers use at times.
If lousy things are happening in your life right now, and you are dealing with unpleasant situations, and you feel just like a bombarded statue, the first thing I recommend is 
dominant thoughts that you carry build your own personal belief system. The things that you attract into your life are based on your own personal belief system.
Most of the people that I’ve talked to have packed ’09 away and are looking forward to 2010. I know I am one who has great expectations and anticipations for this New Year. How about you?
Some who desire to bring their life to a new and better level many times simply go in circles never making any progress. One of the biggest problems is that they spend too much time and energy wondering why they are in their current state. Have you ever felt like that? I think we all have at times.
Thanksgiving Day. I am planning on having a fun filled celebration with my children, their spouses, and other friends. Thanksgiving Day is not really a “day of thanksgiving,” but rather, it is more of a day of celebration.
Well, I needed to write something. I mean, I couldn’t just go to sleep thinking that I wasn’t thankful for anything that happened to me during the day. So, I began writing a couple of general things, like that I had food to eat, and that I was healthy. Well, at least it was a start.
of things, and reading what I had written was a pleasant reminder. There were others that I read that just brought a big smile to my face.
So, even though tomorrow is traditionally Thanksgiving Day, we can and we ought to give Him thanks each and every day.
The dictionary defines the word “fate” as, “The supposed force, principle, or power that predetermines events,” and, “the inevitable events predestined by this force.” It also says, “An event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future: the ultimate agency that predetermines the course of events.”
Suppose I decide to have a sandwich for lunch. Is that fate? Was it meant to be? As I eat that sandwich, am I to think that eating this sandwich right now is what was supposed to have happened? Some would say, “Yes.”
then stopped and said, “Wait a minute – I think I’ll have a salad instead.” But the bread is already out and sitting there! Wasn’t I meant to have a sandwich?
Picture a building in your mind. Make this building a very, very tall building and, at the same time, make this building a very short building. You can’t do it!
What kind of seeds does he plant? Wheat and corn, of course! It’s so simple and so very obvious in so many categories of life. And, it works just as accurately and precisely in our minds.
But, in pursuing your desires and goals, God can help you. He can show you, lead you, direct you, and give you the desires of your heart.