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Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent… Psalm 27:3-5 When King David faced hardship after hardship, instead of questioning God, he wrote and sang psalms (like the one in the verses of today) in order to lift up, praise, and extol God’s goodness. We live in a world that can be very crazy and hard to navigate at times. A world where many are in agreement with the sinful ideals, that are so prevalent in our society. And for those who stand for God’s principles, they are perhaps laughed at or shamed, to the point where they just remain silent. For some, in order to get along and/or to fit in, they find themselves going along with these wrong ideas, in order to not be singled out and ridiculed. Godly standards are being questioned in all areas: financial, health, relationships, and many more. Problems will come up from time to time and when they do, some will be tempted to obtain worldly advice as opposed to looking to God and/or Godly people. It is so true what the Bible says in the first part of Isaiah 5:20…” Woe to those who call evil good and good evil…”. We are living in a time where Godly advice and sound doctrine are not upheld by worldly standards. When one reads current headlines and watches various media outlets, one can see the alternative vices and thought processes people call “normal and good”. Looking at a society that does not uphold good and morally correct ideals, highlights how imperative it is, to have a Godly center and focus on our lives. The majority of worldly and popular ideals will pull us away from God and will tease us about how “fun and free” you can be by doing what you want, and whatever makes you “feel good”. However, it will always be surface/in the moment fun, and short-lived. It will ultimately lead to a dark future full of anguish and pain. It is not enough to just read the Bible and go to church. We should also seek to surround ourselves with good Christian music, Bible-centered teaching/preaching, books, seminars, etc. Filling yourself up with these things, will keep you Godly centered and focused. They will help to equip you to handle this sin-enticing world. We all will have to come to a point where we must ask ourselves, am I living to please people/society and their customs? Or am I living to please God? Do I want my life to reflect Godly principles and characteristics? Or do I want to go with the fickle whims of the world, that are constantly moving the moral marker of life? Let us all seek to choose the light of God, over the darkness, and wrong ideas of this world. Blessings, Angélique To contact: Angelique@21stcenturygodlyliving.com

Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:28-31 (ESV) 2021 was a difficult year for many. People experienced a lot of sadness, pain, sickness, frustration, fatigue, and the list can go on and on. However, there were also times of celebration, joy, and happiness felt by many as well. But isn’t that life? At times there will be mountain top highs as well as our valley lows. However, through it all, it is comforting to know God is with us every step of the way. As we begin the new year of 2022, may we understand that despite the inevitable problems or circumstances we will encounter as His children, He will give us the ability to rise above the situation. Whether it is spiritually, mentally, emotionally, or even at times physically, if we continue to keep our strong connection and relationship with God, He will bring us through the most challenging difficulties. The verses for today happen to be one of my favorites. They describe how we as God’s children handle life. There will be times when we are weak and burdened down with the cares of this world. But as stated in verse 31, “but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Through His Holy word, God speaks renewed life and strength into our feeble, weak, minds and bodies. He replenishes us and lets us know that we too can rise above our circumstances and situations, just like eagles. May we enter 2022 with renewed confidence and hope. May we make a commitment to work on all aspects of our lives. Make a commitment to allow God to work in and through us so that we can be a light in our part of the world. May we commit to being a light always, every day, and in every way. May we commit to living a life where we strive to make a positive impact on this world; no matter if it is great or small. May we develop and maintain a strong relationship and connection to God. Life can and will be challenging at times and in order to navigate those difficult moments, we desperately need a connection with God. He will give us His peace that will sustain us through any difficulties we may face. Not only do we need a relationship with God for ourselves, but in order to bless others as well. There will be times our family and friends will need to be reassured and comforted. And during those times, we will be able to be there for them when we are filled with God’s love, goodness, grace, and mercy. When those times come, we will then be able to pour into them, what we have allowed God has poured into us. May God’s Blessings and Peace rest upon each and every one in 2022 and beyond! Happy New Year!! Blessings, Angélique To contact: Angelique@21stcenturygodlyliving.com

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 (ESV) And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 (ESV) As Christians, we are constantly growing as we abide by God’s word and His teachings. So many times, I’ve encountered various people who are critical of Christian people, their walk, and their decision to abide by God’s Holy Word. Somehow in society at large, people have it twisted regarding what being a Christian or, being Christlike, really means. Many people think Christians should be perfect human beings that never make a mistake. However, in living the Christian life, we understand we are not perfect and, we know in order to live this life, it is definitely a lifelong journey of highs and lows. We know and understand the church is a spiritual hospital, made up of sinners seeking a savior. And most importantly, we know the savior for all humanity is Jesus Christ. Around the world, many will be celebrating Christmas on December 25th. Christians celebrate December 25th as a memorial to the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. Bible scholars have stated they believe Christ was most likely born sometime in the spring, as opposed to the winter month of December in Bethlehem. However, over time, the celebration of Christ’s birth has remained on December 25th. As Christians, we celebrate that Jesus came to live on earth to teach us, and to bring the Bible and God’s word to life. And as Christians, we acknowledge and honor that He came in order to die, as a sacrifice for our sins. During this Christmas season, I hope and pray that we will not stray from the true meaning of the celebration. With all the festivities and gift-giving, some may become so caught up, they forget the true reason of the season. However, may we not forget to celebrate Christ and why He came to earth. May we seek to become true Christians or Christlike in our behavior and our attitudes toward ourselves and one another. To seek to help one another as we all navigate life here on Earth. The greatest gift to give to our Creator and our Savior Jesus Christ is for us to grow in love and to care for ourselves and for each other. As you enjoy your Christmas holiday, I pray it will be one of reflection of the past, gratitude for the present, and looking with faith and hope to the future. I pray we all focus on being more Christlike in our character and we seek to daily do God’s will, now and forever. Blessings, Angélique To contact: Angelique@21stcenturygodlyliving.com

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 (ESV) When I saw this sign on a church’s billboard, the truthfulness of this statement stood out. As His children, we will encounter problems due to our choices, problems created by others or, due to the fallen state of the world in which we inhabit. However, we should be comforted to know, God does not have problems, He has plans. His original plan for all of humanity and the world He created, was not supposed to encounter death and decay. However, due to our choices, God makes plans to counter the bad decisions of His children and to seek to ultimately bring all things back to order. Some may feel that God is distant and that He is not concerned about what is happening in the world. But that thought is so very far from the truth. Not only is God concerned, He is also heartbroken over how His children continue to behave. However, despite our shortcomings, God is constantly seeking to rectify the situations we all seem to constantly create. Knowing God is constantly working out plans for the ultimate benefit of everyone, should give us all comfort in knowing He loves and cares for His children. And as stated before, sometimes we, or our loved ones, find ourselves in the middle of circumstances, that we did not create. Even if we do not understand these situations nor the end results, know that God cares and is seeking to work things out. We may not see in this life the unfolding of events as we would like, however, we must trust and believe that God sees and knows all. He is working out the final plans, that will benefit His children. May we seek to live our lives in such a way that we will make Godly choices as we move forward in life. May we look to make decisions/choices that will not create problems in the present or future, for our lives, the lives of others, or God’s creation on Earth. Blessings, Angélique To contact: Angelique@21stcenturygodlyliving.com

If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king.[d] 18 But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up. Daniel 3:17-18 When reading the story of Shadrack, Meshach, and Abednego, who were thrown into the fiery furnace in Daniel 3:18, we all marvel at this wonderful story and the awesome outcome. But, I would like to focus on what they said at the beginning when talking to King Nebuchadnezzar. The part when they essentially said, our God has the ability to rescue us from this fiery furnace. However, if He does not, we will not bow down to the image you set up. In making this declaration, they were essentially saying no matter what happens to us, we will trust and obey God. Going back to the title of today’s thought, can we say with confidence, that we truly trust Him? Can we be like the three Hebrew boys (as they are often referred to) and declare that even if it costs us our life, we will obey and trust God? I believe we all have struggled from time to time with our faith and trust in God when it is truly being tested. As I write this, there have been recent deaths in my church of individuals who were very much loved. However, it is not only our church that has experienced loss and grief. There are countless other families, church families, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and many others, who are dealing with the pain of loss and grief. And when we speak of loss, it is not only referring to the loss of life. There can also be loss due to fractured relationships, financial instability, health, mental/emotional crisis, and the list can go on and on. The question for all of us remains, will we still trust God no matter what? In the story above when Shadrack, Meshach, and Abednego were about to be thrown into the fiery furnace, they did not know the future. However, they held fast and trusted God and His plans, no matter what happened to them. In order for them to have that level of faith and trust in God, they had to have developed a consistent prayer life and study of His teachings. By spending time with God, they developed the strength to hold onto their beliefs and convictions, allowing God’s ultimate plan to unfold in their lives. We all need to remember Earth is not our final home. There will be happy times as we live out our lives and there will also be devastating situations from time to time. We need to continually seek and maintain a strong spiritual connection with God so that when our trials come, we will be able to stand firm and trust God. We must remember when those trials do come, they are there to help build up and strengthen our faith. Just like soldiers training in the military, they must go through various tests and difficulties, to strengthen their resolve and build up their bodies. Therefore, when we face difficulties, we will get upset and possibly cry out but ultimately, we will withstand and move forward in God’s name. Trust and believe God knows the hurt and pain we all feel and, He shares in that pain as well. The sin and disobedience that is prevalent here on Earth, is responsible for all the evil, sickness, and destruction that we go through. God never intended any of His children to suffer. However be encouraged, eventually, when He returns, loss, pain, and suffering will all be over. In the meantime, I pray for us all to develop and/or continue our relationship with Him. And when the time comes, we can have a strong, unwavering trust in God for our lives, and for the lives of those around us. Blessings, Angélique To contact: Angelique@21stcenturygodlyliving.com

And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Matthew 22:37 (ESV) If you were asked the question, is God first in your life, what would be your response? In all honesty, can we say that God is always first in our lives? It sounds good to say yes-absolutely, God is always first in my life. But in truth, is that really an accurate statement? I know for a fact I strive every day to try and have God always be first in my life. Does this always occur? There are times I’m sorry to say no, it does not. Should He always be? Absolutely! To clarify the phrase, “first in our lives”, we need to understand what this means. It means every day, in every situation, interaction, and thought we have, whether big or small, we are constantly seeking to put God first. Now that may seem hard to do for human beings that are carnal in nature however, it is not impossible. I’m not saying most of us do not place God as the ultimate authority of our lives. But what I am saying, is that on a constant basis, we all at times will fall short. However, despite our human shortcomings, we still should daily strive to put God and His teachings, first in all areas of our lives. This would mean in our everyday life of work, relationship interactions, church work, social functions, finances, our dietary needs, and the list can go on and on. Basically, in all areas of our lives, we should diligently strive to put God and His teachings first and, abide by His word. In Galatians 5:24 Paul states we need to die to fleshly lusts and desires that are from the world, and contrary to God. We need to seek to have our worldly desires be subject to God’s will and purpose for our lives. As humans, we need to resist our sinful nature, in order to listen and be attentive to God’s voice and direction. If we all allowed God to live through us, guiding our interactions and behaviors, what a different world this would be. I encourage us all to daily seek God’s teachings, to be utmost in our daily thoughts and interactions. I pray we all have the will to be true to God’s word, despite what others and the world may say in contradiction. I pray we all stand firm and not be swayed. Let us strive to have God first in our lives, now and always. Blessings, Angélique To contact: Angelique@21stcenturygodlyliving.com

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 1 Timothy 2:1 (ESV) Here in the United States as well as all over the world people have endured pain and suffering due to the global pandemic of Covid-19, loss of loved ones for various reasons, various illnesses, contending with ongoing racial/social injustices, and the list can go on and on. Yesterday here in the United States, we celebrated Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a time where most can gather with loved ones, whether it be family, friends, church family, etc., and give thanks for what God has provided. For some, it may seem difficult to feel thankful or to give thanks due to their current situation. However, I hope to encourage all of us to look around and see the goodness and mercies of God, despite our circumstances. We all can find various aspects of our lives, where we can show appreciation to God. For those who are suffering and dealing with hardships, I along with many others will lift you up in prayer. I pray for your strength as you seek to move on and move forward, despite various burdens you have had to carry. May you stay close as possible to God during this time and always know, He is there to bear your burdens (see Matthew 11:28). May we all seek to express thanks and gratitude to God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit for our lives. May we celebrate and give thanks also for the lives of our brothers and sisters, who represent God’s creation. I pray we continue to lift in prayer our world, each other, and to daily give thanks, no matter the situation. Blessings, Angélique To contact: Angelique@21stcenturygodlyliving.com

As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 1 Peter 1:14-15 (ESV) Not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God; 1 Thessalonians 4:5 (ESV) For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; Proverbs 2:6 (ESV) Do you allow your emotions to make your decisions? Do you allow your lust or passions to make your decisions? When seeking to make important decisions in our lives, we should not base our choices on our fickle and fleeting emotions and passions. As we grow and move through life, there will be important decisions we all will have to make. And at times those choices or decisions will impact others around us as well. So, prior to moving forward with our decisions, we must allow time (when possible) for our emotions to have calmed down, and for our feelings/passions to have settled. We need to allow time to pray as well as consult God’s Holy Word. Then, once we are calm and rational, we can seek to confidently move forward with our choices. Now, will there be situations that come up where we do not have the luxury of time to make decisions? Absolutely! However, we still can learn to quiet our emotions and pray, prior to moving forward with making major life choices. Sometimes quieting our emotions is not easy during the storms of life. But, while we are in times of peace, this would be a good time to begin a practice of seeking God, by developing a prayer life, as well as reading His Holy Word. There have been many problems people have created, by making major life-changing decisions, based on their emotions and/or impulses. They impatiently move forward, not allowing a situation to settle down, not praying, nor seeking Godly counsel, prior to proceeding. Instead, they seek to charge full speed ahead based on how it makes them feel in the heat of the moment, never fully weighing the consequences of their actions. I pray that we all seek to learn to gain control of our thoughts, emotions, and our passions. May we not make major decisions, while we are in the heat of our emotions. As we go forward in life from now on, may we only make decisions after we have prayed and sought God’s Holy Word. Blessings, Angélique To contact: Angelique@21stcenturygodlyliving.com

For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. James 1:20 (ESV) Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, Proverbs 22:24 (ESV) I heard a speaker once mention how anger really needs to be something we all conquer, and not allow to stay inside of us and grow. Anger can manifest itself in outbursts or as a deep-rooted resentment, due to a situation or what someone did to us. If we don’t get a handle on our anger, we can become consumed and blinded where we cannot hear from God nor receive His blessings. In essence, anger can be a serious hindrance to us in moving forward in a positive direction in all areas of our lives. When we allow dark forces of anger, resentment, and hatred to consume our thoughts and behaviors, we may find ourselves acting out in very dangerous and harmful ways. By allowing such dark and evil forces to take hold of us, we can become a danger to others, as well as to ourselves. Of course, it is human nature to become angry when someone or something has occurred, that was meant to do us harm. All of us have experienced being angry and hurt, because of others and/or due to circumstances. Even though anger takes a hold of us, we cannot allow ourselves to stay there. Have you ever thought of the effort it takes to stay constantly angry and upset? Then, have you ever stopped to realize that while one maintains anger, especially towards another, that person has usually moved on, and is now happy? But in the meantime, the one with the anger is still loaded down with negativity and resentment. Instead of carrying our angry burden, let us seek to climb out of that negative, dark pit, and come into God’s light. One of the ways to do this is to seek to forgive. We need to realize forgiveness is not a feeling but a choice. In making that choice, we are not saying what was done was right. It is not saying everything is now okay. But choosing to forgive is for our healing, and places us on the path of spiritual maturity and growth. We may or may not achieve reconciliation with the individual or the situation however, we will become stronger, and move farther along on our Christian journey. We will no longer be wallowing at the bottom of the pit of life, due to anger. Choosing to let go and forgive, will not be easy, especially if the offense is great. But our Father God never stated life would always be easy. He never said seeking to forgive and to reconcile a situation, would be easy. But, when those hard times come, may we try to seek to forgive and move forward in God’s grace and mercy. We currently live in a world where anger and resentment abound and for various reasons. May we seek to rise above the world’s negativity by clinging to God and His Holy Word. May we constantly keep His principles before us as we navigate life. And remember, as for anger and resentment, get rid of it!! Blessings, Angélique To contact: Angelique@21stcenturygodlyliving.com

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Ephesians6:12(ESV) How many of us have dealt with people who have been caustic, combative, and who have meant us harm in some form? We all can admit that from time to time, we have had to deal with these types of individuals. And in responding to their vitriol, at times we may also have resorted to their level of response and/or tactics. But I would like to suggest, as the Bible clearly stated in the verse above, we do not fight against other human beings but against dark forces that the other individual is allowing to control them at that moment. I want to make a point here to state all of us are subject to allowing dark forces inside of our thoughts and minds as well. Every human needs to continue to connect and maintain their connection with God, in order to not fall into a dark/evil state as well. We all need to use Godly weapons, to effectively fight against evil. As hard as it is, when you are right in the middle of the situation, we still need to try and look beyond the individuals that seek to do us harm. We need to try and remember, they are internally dealing with their own issues and usually, they are projecting it outward toward another. Of course, it goes without saying, that what they are doing is not right nor should their behavior be excused. The Bible, as well as pastors and/or speakers, encourage us to always pray and have our Godly weapons ready. These warnings are very true and very much needed in this world today. Ephesians 6:11 from the Bible says this: “put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil”. It goes on in verses 14-18 describing the “weapons” of God that we need: *Belt of truth -always remind yourself of the truth *Breastplate of righteousness -be Godly in your thoughts/actions *Gospel of peace – be peaceful; seek peace always *Shield of faith -extinguishes the darts of the evil one *Helmet of salvation -remember God’s saving power *Sword -the Spirit of God, which is God’s word *Prayers -petition God for strength at all times These are the weapons that will hold us all while we are going through our battles. Let us seek to have these Godly weapons ready always. There will be times when it seems our “armor” has been pierced. However, believe and trust in God that all of us will be able to withstand the various trials. One of the main reasons I share this blog is to encourage myself and others, on how to maintain your strength mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually when dealing with various individuals, as well as life in general. God inspires me to write in order to encourage and prepare us all when we encounter trials. With God’s help and provision, we will be able to withstand these tests and come out stronger, than ever before. May we fight our battles God’s way and put on the whole armor of God, always. I pray as we go through various trials, especially involving others, we will understand that we are not fighting the person before us but the spiritual evil that is present. Be encouraged and know God will be with you and, the situation will eventually come to an end. May we all stay strong and keep faith in God, always. Blessings, Angélique To contact: Angelique@21stcenturygodlyliving.com

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (ESV) In the Old Testament of the Bible, Mephibosheth who was the son of Jonathan (King Saul’s son) was crippled in both feet however, he ended up dining with King David for the rest of his life. The point I would like to make is that despite a disability, one can still be useful and used by God if they are willing, to impact His world for the better. Today there are many disabilities and/or perhaps shortcomings some may have to endure in life. And as they deal with those challenges, they may feel no longer useful to anyone, and most importantly, they do not feel useful to God. However, despite the condition or situation, they can still be a blessing to others. If anyone is living with a disability or a significant life challenge, I pray you will be willing to share your testimony about the struggles you face with others. In doing so, this can greatly encourage those who are going through similar challenges as well as those who are not. By sharing the strength and motivation you have gained from God with others, you are helping those individuals to be encouraged to continue moving forward in life, despite any obstacles. We all need to remember that regardless of any disability or shortcomings, we all are God’s sons and daughters. We must realize we are useful not only for His ministry but for His kingdom as well. In the New Testament, (2 Cor. 12:7) Paul asked God three times to remove “this thorn in the flesh” (as stated in some translations) from him however, in response, God never removed it. Instead, He told him to keep going and that His grace would be sufficient. Here in these verses, the “thorn” may or may not have been a physical limitation; it could have been a mental, emotional, or spiritual limitation. So, when we speak on disabilities or shortcomings, we need not always think it is physical and it only pertains to certain individuals. All of us may experience various challenges whether it is a permanent, or short-term situation. However, just because we have our “thorn” does not mean we cannot move out and still use the gifts and talents God has given to us, to impact this world for the better. Does that mean life will be easy and there will be no challenges? Not at all. We all will have good days and bad. We all will feel down and like we cannot go on. I’m sure all of the people listed in the Bible had good and bad days as well. But the secret for them, as well as for us, is that we cannot allow ourselves to stay down. That we seek to get the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual strength we need, then move forward and seek to be a blessing to others. Now there will be times when we are not fully “healed” or feel we have the strength and/or capacity to move forward. However, just like God told Paul, my strength is sufficient for you, we too can hold fast to this promise from God. And with this assurance, despite our “feelings”, we can still move forward knowing God will handle any and all situations and, will carry us through. As you move forward in faith despite your limitations, you are a living testimony to others. They will see what you have accomplished and what you are continuing to do with love in your heart, and a smile on your face. Living your life in this way will be more effective than the most powerful sermon ever preached. It will show a life well lived with God, despite the challenges and difficulties that you must endure. May none of us allow the disabilities, the circumstances, or the challenges we face in this life, hold us back from being a shining beacon of light. May we always seek to shine for God, His people, and His world. Blessings, Angélique To contact: Angelique@21stcenturygodlyliving.com

Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the heart of fools. Ecclesiastes 7: 9 (ESV) We are living in a CPR world. Have you ever heard this term? During my devotion, I heard a Pastor break it down: Covid Ravaged Politically polarized and Racially divided world. After I heard this, I thought, what an accurate term to describe the state of our world today! Covid-19 and its subsequent variants have claimed so many lives since the very first diagnosis. Many have lost loved ones and are learning to cope and live on without them. And still, others, are having to care for loved ones who are alive, however, they are still suffering from the long-term side effects of the virus. When we talk about politics, here in the United States, as well as in other parts of the world, the political climate is very polarized. There are many with diametrically opposing viewpoints, who feel they can force their outlook onto others, and even resort to violence, in order to do so. Despite having opposing views, we all should be able to maintain and acknowledge our differences in a respectable manner. No one should seek to lash out at others, in an attempt to force their way of thinking. Racially divided. This is not new. This division has been in existence since Bible times. Where one or several groups feel they are superior to others. The reasons usually center around race however, there can also be divisions based on religion, cultural and ethnic differences, and the list can go on and on. In our world today, as in previous times in history, there are so many racial divisions. This should not be, and God is truly not pleased with how His children are behaving. So, one may ask, how do we live as God’s children, in this CPR world? In last week’s post, we talked about the meaning of the acronym T.H.I.N.K and applying it to our everyday lives. This is one sure way to keep Godly thoughts and actions ever before us. A good rule to follow when we are in stressful situations is to step back and think before we act and speak. Do not be too quick to respond. And when responding, choose to do so with kindness and empathy. May we always look to be intelligent and caring, when dealing with the world around us. Another way to navigate the world around us is to develop and maintain, a consistent prayer life. Where every day and throughout the day, we seek to talk to God. May we look to lift in prayer our lives, the lives of our family members, friends, church family, co-workers, governments, other countries, and the world as a whole. As we all daily navigate this CPR World, may we choose to be God’s “fragrance” of love and compassion, that is to be shared with all. Blessings, Angélique To contact: Angelique@21stcenturygodlyliving.com