U.S. Unemployment 9.5%

US Unemployment is there a connection with faith?

All information for this section was gathered from the following web site :http://www.usatoday.com/graphics/news/gra/gnoreligion/flash.htm;

http://www.bls.gov/news.release/laus.nr0.htm.

I was not able to include my Excel document into this blog, but I will touch on the facts.

Also, Alaska and Hawaii where not included due to lack of information.

States with a Average >=12% of unemployed.

The percentage of population that believes in Jesus 84%

States with a Average >=5.99% of unemployed.
The percentage of population that believes in Jesus 89%

With that stated the states with more faith seem to have a better economy and employment rate.

Now lets go into detail on some of the states of intrestest.

Topping the list with the worst unemployment rate, with a rate of 15.20% is Michigan. I also see that 20% of the state does not believe in Jesus as their lord and savor. Remember “Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order that they may provide for daily necessities and not live unproductive lives.” Titus 3:14 NIV.
I know with the car companies falling apart this is a big blow to the economy of Michigan but, 20% of you do not look to Jesus for answers. “He will respond to the prayer of the destitute: he will not despise their plea.” Psalms 102:17 NIV. Final thought maybe you should just repent and seek the one and only true GOD. As you read on you will see why.

Washington you have the highest percentage of non Christians. Your unemployment rate is 9.3%. Even though you are under the national average of 9.5% you still need to see the errors of your ways. For it is written “Humility and the fear of the Lord bring wealth and honor and life.” Proverbs 22:19 NIV. Take to heart those words. I feel that you will find that the only thing that awaits you is poverty. If you do not trust in Jesus you are doomed from the start. “Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.” Proverbs 19:20 NIV.

Mississippi and Alabama your unemployment rates are 9% and 10.1% respectively. You seem to have a very strong Belief in Christ. 91% of you population believes in Jesus Christ as your lord and savior. I ask you why do you falter? Have you not heeded the word of God? Take time to look at the ants. Sometimes opportunities come, dont let them fall through the cracks. For it is written “Be wise in the way you act to outsiders; make the most of every opportunity” Colossians 3:21 NIV.

Finally, North Dakota God has seen your favor in him and has blessed you. Your unemployment rate is only 4.2% and to no surprise to me you also have the most believers in Christ at 93% of your population. “Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.” Proverbs 13:21 NIV. God Bless my brothers and sisters in Christ.

In conclusion writing this article I did not stumble on words and everything flowed very freely. Coming back to Christ recently myself. I can’t really explain why I picked the verses I did or the statements I made. I just trust God it is what someone needs to hear to turn to him. Amen.