A faltering economy means real suffering for many people.
In some ways having a faltering economy is good. It helps us remember our dependence on our Creator. In remembering this dependence we are humbled, live better lives, and repent. Which is good.
Prophets of old have actually asked for conditions that resulted in a faltering economy. Their purpose specifically was to encourage people to repent and remember who they really are.
Nephi requested "let there be a famine in the land, to stir them up in remembrance of the Lord their God, and perhaps they will repent and turn unto thee."
Keep our current economic situation in perspective. It is temporary and if it stirs us to a remembrance of our Lord then there is good in it.
- Heleman 11:4-7
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