Special report in Part D of the ST (Straits Times) today

I think the few pages in the Saturday Special Section of the ST is worth reading. It talks about various groups of people who are already or about to feel the heat of the coming months ahead when the global economy is going downhill. Some who are about to get married need to cut back on certain items like their banquet. Others who may have committed to a new property when the prices were at the peak must be worried now. As the property market is sliding, those who took out a huge loan to be repaid over a long period got to be very careful. Jobs are on the line with possible pay cuts/retrenchments looming. But there are some who are taking this opportunity to expand their business as they intend to cash-in on budget items which is good though there is a still an element of risk. It really bugs me that some are assuming the industry they are in are 'recession-proof'. Wishful thinking? I do not wish to comment on that.

1 thing is sure is that in whatever times we have faced, are facing or going to face, the Lord is in control of everything. It is unwise to 'put all your eggs in 1 basket' but if it is the Lord's basket, put everything in because He will never fail us. Easier said than done as humans tend to be myopic especially during hard times. It is only when we take that 1st step of faith to fully trust Him do we see His goodness and providence. This of which I am still learning.