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God has his soldiers in every industry. He doesn't

God has his soldiers in every industry. He doesn't want us to doubt his power and grace and love for us as human beings.

🇺🇸 Why Our Trade Deficit Should Concern Us – And How We Can Fix It 💰

In the image you can view the top 10 countries contributing to the U.S. trade deficit.

The U.S. trade deficit has been growing, but why should we care? 🤔 A trade deficit happens when we import more than we export, meaning more money is leaving the country than coming in. Over time, this can weaken our economy, impact jobs, and even threaten national security. Let’s break it down with facts and explore solutions. ⚖️📉

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Understanding the Trade Deficit

In 2024, the U.S. recorded a trade deficit of $1.2 trillion, a record high. This means we spent far more on imported goods than we earned from exports.

📌 Sources: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kenroberts/2025/02/07/us-had-biggest-trade-deficits-with-these-10-nations-in-2024/

https://www.wsj.com/economy/trade/us-trade-import-export-deficit-charts-490a7bce

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Why This Matters 🚨

🔹 Loss of American Jobs
A large trade deficit means more American companies struggle to compete with cheaper imports, leading to layoffs and factory closures. The U.S.-China trade deficit alone has been linked to the loss of millions of jobs in manufacturing.

🔹 Rising National Debt
To cover trade deficits, the U.S. often borrows money from foreign nations, increasing our national debt and making the economy more vulnerable.

🔹 Dependence on Foreign Nations
Relying on imports for critical goods (like medicine and electronics) makes us vulnerable during crises. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted this risk when supply chains collapsed.

🔹 Weaker U.S. Dollar
A long-term trade deficit can devalue the dollar, making imports more expensive and causing inflation to rise.

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What Does the Bible Say About Fair Trade? 📖

Proverbs 11:1 – "A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is His delight."

This verse reminds us of the importance of fair and balanced trade.

Deuteronomy 8:18 – "You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth."

Good stewardship includes maintaining economic balance and sustainability.

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Proverbs 12:1 NIV [1] Whoever loves discipline lo

Proverbs 12:1 NIV
[1] Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.

https://bible.com/bible/111/pro.12.1.NIV

📖 HEARING GOD IN THE STILLNESS 🌿✨ Ever fe

📖 HEARING GOD IN THE STILLNESS 🌿✨

Ever feel like you're searching for God in the noise of life, but He seems silent? 🤔 Elijah did too. After a great victory, he found himself exhausted and hiding in a cave. But when God called him to stand on the mountain, something unexpected happened:

🔥 A mighty wind blew—but God wasn’t in the wind.
🌍 An earthquake shook the ground—but God wasn’t in the quake.
🔥 A fire blazed—but God wasn’t in the fire.
💨 Then came a gentle whisper—and that’s where Elijah found God. (1 Kings 19:11-12)

Sometimes, we look for God in the dramatic, but His most intimate moments come in the quiet, the stillness, the whisper. 💬💖

Your soul was made to hear Him. But to do that, you must slow down, tune out distractions, and lean into His presence. 🌿🕊️

Ways to hear His whisper:
✅ Find a quiet place 📍
✅ Be still & know He is God 🙌
✅ Meditate on Scripture 📖
✅ Invite the Holy Spirit 🕊️

Nature reflects His glory, but His voice brings true intimacy. Today, pause. Listen. He is whispering your name. 💛✨

“Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)

#GodsVoice #BeStillAndKnow #FaithJourney #ChristianDevotional #HearingGod #StillSmallVoice #Elijah #TrustGod #SpiritualGrowth #FaithOverFear #jackhakimian #jhaelhakimian #impactfamily

The cat that came with the home needs to get tough

The cat that came with the home needs to get tougher. He's cute but way too laid back as he watches the ugly possum eat his food.

Let's pray for and learn from our Christian brothe

Let's pray for and learn from our Christian brothers and sisters in the Middle East who've been there for 2,000 years. Lord thank you for their witness and their courage to stay strong in the region.

#jesus #witness

1 John 3:10, 19-20 NIV [10] This is how we know w

1 John 3:10, 19-20 NIV
[10] This is how we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are: Anyone who does not do what is right is not God’s child, nor is anyone who does not love their brother and sister.
[19] This is how we know that we belong to the truth and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence: [20] If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.

https://bible.com/bible/111/1jn.3.10-20.NIV

Let's be generous with our tips. God will bless us

Let's be generous with our tips. God will bless us above and beyond what we need. #genorisity #GodSeesYou #jackhakimian #impactfamily #hakimianfamily #jesus #miami

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