Enduring the rough times

It is the year 2009. Though it is just beginning there have been drastic changes in the American society, from the leadership of presidency to the downfall of our economy. The change of society has their pros and cons. However, in regards to the economy it has had nothing but negative effects. It has affected everyone in some way, including those who are not employed.
On Sunday, March 8, 2009, Fox News released an article, “Time Tough for Recession’s Walking Wounded.” The article discussed the effects that several employees have suffered due to the downfall of the economy. More and more employers are being laid off due to not enough funds from the company to pay them. This time of desperation has affected not only the employed but also the unemployed. Families are finding it more difficult to get by and provide for their family. The definition of sacrifice has changed. People now have to sacrifice things they like to do for fun. The number of trips to the movie theatres are starting to decrease due to the price of the tickets. In the article one man stated that he has,” quit traveling to see his daughter and grandchild in Las Vegas. He’s stopped seeing movies and eating out.” This is an example of the unemployed being affected by the downfall of the economy. Budgeting has become more vital than ever. Fox news reported that, “More than 4.5 million workers last year depended at least partly on variable pay, which includes tips and commissions, according to Labor Department figures. Meanwhile, the number of workers forced into part-time instead of full-time work soared 65 percent in the past year.”
Thankfully, the poor economy has not effected my family and I too much. However, there are several people that I know that have been greatly affected by this. During the summer of 2008, a close friend of mine had her house taken back by the government. It was a very hard time for her and her family because it happened so suddenly. It is unfortunate how things like these happen but God continues to provide. It may not always be easy, in fact, dealing with money is probably one of the most challenging struggles that a person may go through, but it is possible to overcome.
Romans 5:3-5, “but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.”