Trust

¹³ I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. -Philippians 4:13


There's been some interesting things going on between big business and customers.  A couple of months ago, Netflix announced a large price increase as they reorganized their DVD rent-by-mail business.  Customers showed their displeasure by cancelling their membership by the thousands.  Netflix kept the price increase but responded by cancelling the confusing reorganization.


Bank of America was one of many banks that have recently announced a plan to charge a monthly $5 service charge for using debit cards.  Their customers responded by closing their accounts and moving to credit unions and small town banks.  BoA lost thousands of customers in the Charlotte area in the last few weeks.  The bankers have since decided that maybe the $5 charge isn't such a good idea after all.


I don't think it's the $5 or the added charges for movies or the confusing reorganization at Netflix that had people upset.  I think the consumer is just tired of being taken advantage of and I think it's a bigger issue of distrust.   There is probably a little displaced anger that should really be aimed at oil companies, but we need gas.  So we take our frustrations out where we can.  And the people have gotten a sense of empowerment.  They see that they can make a difference.


It is a matter of trust.  As Christians we know there is only One who is worthy of our complete trust.  God will never let us down.  He won't "change the contract" mid-stream.  No added fees... no fines.  What's more incredible is that we know he won't drop us even if we fail to live up to our own end of the contract.  


It's this kind of trust that gives us real empowerment.  We can do ALL THINGS through Christ who give us strength!  


Father,
Thank you for your unchanging faithfulness.  Thank you that you will never change the rules on us.  Thank you that you will never take your love from us.  Amen.


Joys:  Last day of my work week this week; Project Matthew and the love that is poured into this ministry of providing Thanksgiving meals for those in need; the gorgeous Fall colors that have made it from the mountains, to the foothills to finally right in my own backyard