The Final Word

Fellow Labourers-

Isn't it good to know that our God has the final word. That is the assurance that kept the fathers of the faith when they were being tortured. It is so important for us to know God for ourself. As I reminisce on Elder Thompson's challenge to us on Sunday I must ask the question, How will today's economy affect you? Increasing layoffs, rising food prices, a stagnant housing market, and erratic stock market all jeopardize our financial future, right? They don't have to. One of the roles of today's leaders is to help those whom we lead to survive the topsy turvy economic world in which we live. We are going to have to become proactive and not reactive. We must overcome making decisions out of fear. We have the sure word of God to direct us. We are going to have to think long term and come together as a community and fight together. Let me share something with someone today who might think your job is in jeopardy. This is taken from the book Surviving Financial Meltdown by Ron Blue and Jeremy White. It is called "8 Steps to take if your job seems in jeopardy."


• Talk with your manager about your concerns (no sense worrying unnecessarily)
• Look for ways to make yourself more valuable to your employer, perhaps by learning a skill (e.g. a computer program or language ) that will set you apart from your coworkers.
• Update your resume
• Secure references while still with your current employer.
• Network with your professional and personal contacts, asking them to pass along job leads and information about various companies and industrie,and to introduce you to other professionals who might help during a future job search-and then reciprocate whenever possible. Keep a log detailing each contact and the feedback you receive.
• Check want ads and job boards on the internet regularly for openings in your field.
• Redirect discretionary spending into your emergency fund.
• Find a prayer partner or partners.

But remember God has the Final word.

Pax Vobiscum

Robert Stewart