WWJD for the Fiscal Cliff?

WWJD?

If America's President, Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader asked and answered "What would Jesus do?", I would have reason for hope in resolving the Fiscal Cliff.

The politicians in Washington have been talking amongst themselves too long. They're stuck in a rut of doing the same thing over and over yet expecting better results. They don't believe anyone but themselves have good ideas, much less Jesus.

I believe adding new voices and views to the knowledgeable people we've elected can be a catalyst. Inviting new people will revitalize the discussion. A discussion that defines solutions and outcomes for our nation's financial malaise.

I nominate Rabbi Daniel Lapin, Stephen M. R. Covey, Dave Ramsey, and Rick Warren.

·        Rabbi Lapin wrote Thou Shalt Prosper, a very practical source of financial wisdom based on Jewish principles of the Old Testament. President Obama wants the middle class to prosper. So does the Rabbi.

·        Surveys show Americans no longer trust Congress. In The Speed of Trust author Stephen M. R. Covey explains how to restore trust. Without trust, it takes much more time and money to reach an agreement. Stephen can also coach Washington's elite on his father's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People so the Fiscal Cliff does not reoccur.

·        Dave Ramsey is espouser of "Debt is dumb, cash is king". Dave can inform and inspire our leaders to create a budget that pays down the debt. Dave's mantra of "spend less than you make" is simple wisdom that solves complex problems.

·        I'd like Rick Warren to read and explain to our politicians the first sentence of The Purpose Driven Life: "It's not about you". While some of our elected are humble, apparently most are not. Otherwise, they would have asked for and accepted fiscal advice months ago. Servant leadership is easy to say but difficult to do, especially in Washington D.C.  

What would Jesus do regarding the Fiscal Cliff?

I could take an educated guess, but God told me in Isaiah 55:8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways".

I believe Jesus invites the President, Speaker of the House, Senate Majority Leader and the men I listed to get down on their knees, humble themselves and ask for divine guidance to avert the Fiscal Cliff.

I'd be willing to pay more taxes to hear what they had to say after that prayer meeting!