Lies and Myths about Poverty in America

Most poor people are not black or brown. Most poor people are white. They are disproportionately young, female and single.

This is a quote from Jesse Jackson in the Chicago Tribune. The article can be found here: America has poor excuse for poverty.

This article is a great read. It helps dismiss more myths and lies about poverty in America. I have read many.

There would be no poverty if the mother would marry the fathers of their children is lie I read.
There would be no poverty if the lazy people would just get a job is a lie.
There would be no poverty if .........

Poverty is an ugly beast with many heads. Poverty in America, with all it's indulgences, bling, excess, and wealth is an insult to American Citizens. Instead of running from someone who is homeless you should feel shame for America. Instead of fussing at your co-workers about the bum on the corner you should bring him a meal.

If you want real wealth in your life, give up what you have. God does not want you to live without, He wants you to live abundantly. He will get you a new coat if you only had one to give. He will replace the food in your cupboards if you empty them for your neighbor.

Real wealth comes from being right with God. Not right with yourself, your neighbor, your boss, or anyone else for that matter.

A friend told me a story once I am going to share with you. He said "why don't the homeless and poor just ask God to solve their problems"? I told him they did, just a lot of people are not listening to God's still small voice and passing out the abundance God has for them.

That's really how God works, through us. He speaks to us, He offers us opportunities, He guides us and leads so that we are always in the right place, in the right time, doing the right thing. That is if we listen to Him.

How is your listening skill?