JUST WHAT WERE WE SAVING FOR?

BY PATRICIA CHRYSTYCZ

LAST FALL, as the markets tumbled, my husband and I felt an unexpected tremor of fear as we watched the nest egg we had built quickly diminish. Despite our prayers, we felt as though we'd descended into an unknown, unloving place of fear.

As the days progressed, I realized we were mesmerized by the onslaught of negative news about the economy. So I proposed that we take some steps to bring ourselves back to the "real world"—to the reality of God's loving care.

We began by taking long walks in a nearby park and talking about what the events meant to us. As we talked, an inspiration came loud and clear: Just what were you saving for?

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