SENTINEL WATCH January 5, 2009 ISSUE

FINANCIAL PLANNING AND DIVINE SUPPLY

EVAN MEHLENBACHER

WITH THE FINANCIAL CALAMITY of past months, millions of people are struggling to feel optimistic about their financial future. On cnn.money.com, Scott Hoyt, director of consumer economics with Moody's Economy.com, is quoted as saying, "Consumers are aggressively cutting back." People are feeling devastated by declines in net worth and mounting bills—and at the same time, unemployment is rising.

But this negative news can be countered with spiritual truths that provide answers. It's a great comfort that in the face of money trouble, there is a divine supply that meets human needs. As manna fell from the sky for hungry Israelites wandering in the wilderness thousands of years ago, the realization can come that divine Love is constantly sending blessings our way, too—even when times are tough.