Profits of Doom - The Jackals always lurk in the shadows

For many Americans in these times, realizing the consequences of excess has become a bitter, harsh reality. For more than a few, having a job, making your house payment and having food on the table are now daily reasons for giving thanks for Providential grace. Yet, even in the worst of days for many, jackals emerge from the shadows to take spoil at the expense of the less fortunate. Such has ever been the case throughout history, whether it be a conquering nation, or neighbors pillaging an evicted neighbor's curbside belongings.
It seems we never thought it would happen to us...maybe to someone else in another country, or in another city, or across town, but not on our street, not in our homes. As "For Sale" signs pop up like dandelion weeds, and linger for months on end, many worry they are the next victim. Hopelessness and despair have become unwanted companions many never wanted, nor envisioned...
Ya know? I pray for those who profit from doom, as well as the prophets of doom. It is never my intention nor design to be either, but to wake up those who would take heed as to what is happening in us, and around us. I pray for our nation and our leaders to realize the folly of their ways, and to seek the face of God in repentance and forgiveness. Our land can be healed, but only through His power, mercy and grace. Our own efforts are failing miserably. We have set other gods before us, and they have no power at all... 


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