“For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust.” (Isaiah 26:5)Isn’t it interesting how everything can change in an instant? I’ve been really well taken care of my whole life, I’ve never really had to worry about where I’d get food, or where I would live. Even as the economy began to turn, I still thought of myself as the exception. The newscaster talked of the falling stocks and unemployment, but I didn’t feel it. Now I didn’t live frivolously by any means, but if I needed something I just went to the store and bought it. But then one day, rather abruptly, the “recession” finally hit me, and suddenly I found myself a beggar. It’s been an especially humbling experience.I think of the above scripture in Isaiah, and I think about our country, and we truly have been blessed. And in our abundance I think perhaps many have forgotten on whom they are truly dependent. So maybe this economic downturn is actually a blessing in disguise, designed to bring us “low” and to remind us to turn our hearts to God.I do know that God is still aware of me, and that things will work out. So I’m going to keep doing my best, and keep relying upon God, and I know that perhaps this is only an opportunity for God to work a miracle. For all those out there that are feeling the same way, my heart goes out to you, may we all remember on whom we depend for all things.8″x 10″ oil on panel