Wow... Dave is on a roll!!
Below is an email I received from Dave. Be sure to check out Dave's rant too - click the "Dear Occupy Wall Street..." link.
Lessons Learned From Occupy Wall Street
As you might imagine, Dave is not a huge fan of the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) protests. He's been ranting about it all week on air and in his "Dear Occupy Wall Street …" article.
Kicking and screaming doesn't do any good in and of itself—unless you're a toddler with a permissive parent. Yet now that these protesters have our nation's attention, what can we learn from them?
1. Know What You Stand For: One of the most fundamental problems with the Occupy Wall Street group is that their message is not clear. Few seem to have any idea what their goals and visions are. Proverbs 29:18 tells us that "without vision, the people perish." The concept applies to any kind of movement. OWS will likely fizzle because of its lack of central goals. Let this remind you to have a clear vision for your life, job, family, political beliefs and your spiritual life. Know why you're a part of The Great Recovery and what it's all about. Be able to articulate it to yourself and others. Like Dave says, if your explanation won't fit on a 3x5 a notecard, it's not concise enough—yet.
2. Hard Work Wins: No, not everyone who is working hard is seeing their desired results right this second. But God tells us that "the diligent prosper." (Proverbs 13:4) Dave describes diligence as discipline with excellence over time. It's the spiritual principle that we will reap what we sow (Galatians 6:7). Griping about corporate greed, begging for bailouts, lamenting that Wall Street is "evil," or crying for the redistribution of wealth won't solve things. Ever. Taking personal responsibility will. That is the message people need to hear from us right now louder than the cries of disgruntled protesters. It's time for Americans to celebrate the privilege we have to work hard and achieve our dreams here in the land of opportunity!
3. People Need Hope: Demonstrations are rooted in a desire to see change. But as followers of Christ, we know that hope comes from God—not circumstances, Wall Street or the government. "Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but with desire comes life." (Proverbs 3:12) Because our hope is in the Lord, it's not based on any situation. As part of The Great Recovery, we choose to believe that turning back to God's principles with money can turn this nation around and ultimately lead people to Christ. We believe that brighter days are coming. We aren't going to sit around and wait for someone to fix the problem. We're going to turn to the One who has the power to change our nation and the hearts of its people!
Our goal is to inspire you with a little bit of extra hope this week. Live it out. Pass it on. Thank you for being a part of The Great Recovery!
—The Great Recovery Team
AMEN Dave!!!
