The way it is!!

Just really hit me today. This whole economy thing. I went to print some stuff for youth group tonight and printed more than I should. I felt horrible. I wasted paper! I guess this hit me more than usual because I heard that some of my friend’s co-workers are going to be laid off from their work. And then I read that some bailed out banks are partying on America’s dollar. Shane Claiborne writes about money and allegiances in his book “Jesus for President”. One huge point that I’m thinking about right now is: when we deal in trades, some work for some work. Some clothes for some clothes. Some food for some food. That sort of idea, we’re not dependant on money but more on each other. This is what I believe God sees us doing in the church, the body of Christ. When I read that I thought “we’re too far into this money thing to go in a different direction.” But maybe that’s what this “time” is for. To look at the new ways of doing things. Maybe it’s not even the new ways … it’s old but we haven’t tried it yet. Wow! I’m not sure I would jump on board with that. It’s awesome to talk about, but that doesn’t help anything. My actions need to lead my words. Blogging only gets the thoughts out there when many people close to me are losing jobs and aren’t sure what’s next. Gosh! My mind is racing and my heart is heavy. God … what do we do? What must I do for this to become a reality? I’m asking …