From My Perspective - - -

The United States Congress is back in Session today. For the House of Representatives, it means a new Leadership and suggested direction for the Nation. It will begin as few other Congresses have – with the reading of the United States Constitution. Next week, there is a planned and scheduled vote on the Repeal of the recently passed Health Care Reform Bill. In a day and hour when the National Debt has just rushed past the $14 Trillion level, the immediate attention is still not on the economy and jobs. After all, there are political games that have to be played – and -  the games have already begun. The Republicans know that the likelihood of Repeal is somewhere between zero and none. The sentiment may be that because of the Tea Party Influence they have to establish this as the priority. Meanwhile, the Democrats who know the same possible result use this as an opportunity to attack the Republican proposal without considering that it represents the view and desire of 60% of the electorate.

The “spin” of a Democratic leader sets the tone of the debate. A Drudge Report item presented the following: “New York Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing Republican members of Congress who oppose last year's health care legislation to decline health coverage for themselves and their families…Will Eric Cantor urge every Republican who is going to be for repeal to not take government health care themselves and to drop their existing health care?” Senator Schumer failed to mention that the electorate provides for his/their Health Care Coverage and Retirement package. By way of response, and in words that crystallize the issue, the report concludes, UPDATE: Cantor spokesman Brad Dayspring emails – “This shows a fundamental misunderstanding of health care in America, which isn’t shocking from people like Senator Schumer who are responsible for the Obama-Care disaster. But if Senator Schumer wants to operate in the world of the illogical, we assume that he, Leader Reid, and Rep. Pelosi will be giving up their own health care since it doesn’t include the public option. We also assume that all three will refuse to accept the extension of current tax rates and volunteer to pay higher taxes for the next two years.”

This type of debate and rhetoric obfuscates a lurking Government possibility, namely, the seizure of IRA, 401(k) and private pension accounts. If those billions of dollars are seized and added into Social Security Funds, how would you feel? What will happen to you and your future? Will you be able to survive? For those who are skeptical, countries in Europe have already taken these steps. In December 2010, Hungary seized private pension funds. An article in the Financial Times states: “Hungary’s parliament has voted to approve the effective seizure of assets held in mandatory private pension funds, a move that reverses a 1998 reform and has unsettled investors…” In Britain, The Telegraph posted a story in October 2008, stating: “Here is a warning to us all. The Argentine state is taking control of the country’s privately-managed pension funds in a drastic move to raise cash…” Then, this lurking question: “Who will be next? Pakistan, Ukraine, Hungary? Switzerland? Australia? Britain?” To that list should we add, the United States? The answer is Yes!

We need to weigh carefully what Jesus said in Matthew 6:19-24, "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven…You cannot serve God and money.” In Matthew 6:30-34, Jesus says: “O you of little faith…do not be anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or What shall we drink? or What shall we wear?...seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you…Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow…” While one should be prudent with money, spending and savings – one should not neglect faith in God and His promised care and provision for His own. Don’t fear! Have Faith!  Consider these things with me!