When S. Mark Powell committed suicide in 2013, his death was only the beginning of the bad news. After his passing, Mark’s wife learned that the popular Austin, Texas money manager had been running a Ponzi scheme. More than 90 creditors were bilked out of $30 million. Worse, Powell’s estate assets were seized, leaving his wife and three children to bear the consequences of his fraud.

She set out from the place where she was with her two daughters-in-law…to return to the land of Judah.

Ruth 1:7

Something similar happened to the biblical heroine Naomi. Her husband took her to a foreign land – apparently, contrary to God’s will – and then he died, leaving Naomi without the means even to put food on the table. But Naomi didn’t stew in her unfortunate circumstances…she took action. With her daughters-in-law, Naomi returned to the place God wanted her to be, and it was there that her Lord orchestrated a miraculous turnaround.

When life sours, your very first move should be to get to the place God wants you to be. It’s not a geographical location, but rather a place of the heart. “In God I trust; I shall not be afraid.” (Psalm 56:11) Let that be your prayer for your life – and for America today.

Recommended Reading: Ruth 5:11-17