Yes, it is gloomy for those without Christ, but for us, look up, our redemption draweth nigh!!
August 2 is a scare tactic being used to force lifting the ceiling. It is a most serious matter, but the date is absurd. There will be no default on the national debt on August 2 even if the ceiling is not raised. Obama can keep printing paper money to pay the bills. There is no difference come Aug. 2. Besides which, the US has enough money to pay its debt. There are a number of financial maneuvers that can take care of the problem come Aug 2. It is a long term problem we have with no good solution. God does not figure into their thinking.