Even though we ain't got money

One of Alan's favorite movies is Wet Hot American Summer-- a very silly movie that is also rather funny. Alan's favorite scene in Wet Hot involves the song "Danny's Song." You may have heard it; the chorus goes "Even though we ain't got money, I'm so in love with you honey..." Because of the movie we sing it to each other all the time, fondly reflecting on how even in times of financial straights our love carries us through.

But our situation with money is never so grim that we are really just living on love. We always eat, always have enough to cover the bills (even if its a stretch sometimes). What has brought this home recently is the situation in Zimbabwe.

A former classmate of mine lives in Zimbabwe, his home country, with his wife and young child. He is a pastor of several churches there and is suffering from the terrible inflation taking place. A bunch of our friends from college are chipping in each month to help him, his family, his churches get by. I wanted to know how far our money would go. I calculated the price of bread in Zimbabwe at this time and it is equal to over 2,000 US dollars. I can't imagine how what we are doing is bringing any relief.

So Alan and I can joke about how we are just getting by on love, but it helps to remember those who truly are surviving only by the grace of God and can only find their peace in their love for God and each other. Please pray that the situation in Zimbabwe comes to a quick and non-violent resolution.