Proverbs 3:6 “In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Troubles in the world, in our own country, within our communities and even within ourselves in our private lives dominate life.  Should we shrug our shoulders and conclude—oh well, that’s the way it is, that is the way it always has been and that is what the future will be.  OR, should we carefully look at this passage and put God in the forefront of all we do and let Him guide our paths?  We, our communities, our country and the world would be a different place.  We can try and effect the world, but at the least we can effect ourselves and ripples will occur.