The community I live in has been amazingly insulated from the economic downturn facing the rest of the country and the world. Residents invested in the stock market have felt an impact, but the local economy is strong. Stores report robust sales. Hiring is on the increase. House prices have not declined like elsewhere. People are comfortable and happy. Money is flowing into our area because we have large talent and capacity for cleaning up the environment that is in demand worldwide.

One lesson I learn from watching the bubble economy we have in the Tri-Cities right now, is that when the world around you appears to be sinking, you do not have to sink with it. You can stay afloat.

Now, I don’t have any special spiritual reasoning why the Tri-City economy is strong, and will not speculate on that topic. But I do value the lesson of “Come out and be separate,” as Paul taught in the Bible.

Too often, people believe they have to suffer because everyone else is suffering. And this is not the case. All we need to succeed comes direct from God. Each of us has the ability to demonstrate this truth independent of what anyone else is experiencing.

God is the source of all supply. Prosperity and success are not functions of employment rates, interest rates, or the flow of credit. Success is between us and God, and amounts to listening to God, following divine direction, and fulfilling good and worthwhile purposes. What our neighbor is doing does not affect what we can be doing.

We must “Come out and be separate,” from any belief that denies us success.

This rule applies to health too. If a neighbor is unhealthy, that doesn’t mean we have to be unhealthy. We can stay healthy and help our neighbor too. God is the source of health, and the supply never stops flowing through us. This rule applies to a healthy body and a healthy economy.

So, if you think you have to suffer financially because the economy is in a slump, think again. This belief is illusion. You live in a divine economy where God meets every need. Your supply, coming from above, is just as robust, strong and present as ever.

God is your source. God is your supply. This truth, understood and accepted, is a bubble of protection that keeps your house in vital economic order. And it will put you in a position of being able to help others find their bubble of protection too.