What can we depend on?

This Sunday I will be looking at what is it that we can depend on especially in time of turmoil throughout the world. It seems that the world continues to focus on fears, worries, wars, and what is wrong rather than focusing on what is going well. Political candidates malign each other rather than offer solutions to promote peace and stability. Even some of the religious experts spend more time attacking others than offering hope to those who are worried about what is happening in our nation and our country. No wonder people are worried and despairing.
With all of that going on, I was with a couple for dinner and they stated whether or not we have been so affected by the crisis. Certainly those who have a home, food, means of transportation, health insurance, and family and friends have not been so greatly effected. Those who lacked the above continue to lack the above and those who were close to being homeless have been affected by this current recession. This is the time that we need to rise above blaming and begin to look at what God is calling us to do with what we have. Our nation has faced tough economic times before and the way people survived was based more on cooperation and not on blame.
So what can we depend on but on God's continued love and mercy which never is dependent on the stock market or who is in any political office. As we face our choices especially as we come to this election year, rather than base our freedom to vote on fears, innuendos, and blame let us take time to reflect on what Jesus taught us and vote according to those principles. I would also suggest that we contact leaders of both parties and inform them that negative ads do more to create chaos and distrust in our nation towards each other. Enough is Enough!