What is recession for?

I was searching online for more input on getting closer with God. I headed to Desiring God and was moved by the first thing that caught my eye..."What Is the Recession For?" This intrigued me since it seems that every time I turn around someone or somewhere it is mentioning the recession.

John Piper explained some points as to why this recession is occuring. THe list he made is below and I have to say I agree. If you want to read more you can go here.

God’s Purposes in This Recession

Now what are some of God’s purposes in this recession?

1. He intends for this recession to expose hidden sin and so bring us to repentance and cleansing.

2. He intends to wake us up to the constant and desperate condition of the developing world where there is always and only recession of the worst kind.

3. He intends to relocate the roots of our joy in his grace rather than in our goods, in his mercy rather than our money, in his worth rather than our wealth.

4. He intends to advance his saving mission in the world—the spread of the gospel and the growth of his church—precisely at a time when human resources are least able to support it. This is how he guards his glory.

5. He intends for the church to care for its hurting members and to grow in the gift of love.