Memo to self:

THOU SHALT NOT PANIC!

If I had a dollar for every time I projected future evil on the horizon, I'd be a wealthy woman, unfortunately. I don't know what it is (well actually I do - it's known as the indwelling sin of unbelief) but something happens and BOOM! it's as though there is no God in the universe and my fears are looming over me as big as Goliath.

Thank God for sisters in Christ who very gently but firmly give me a virtual slap upside the head. Thanks, Sue, for reminding me to believe and trust in a faithful God who is in control.

Another good reminder from C.H. Spurgeon:

Oh, tempest-tossed believer, it is a happy trouble that drives thee to thy Father! Now that thou hast only thy God to trust to, see that thou puttest thy full confidence in Him. Dishonour not thy Lord and Master by unworthy doubts and fears, but be strong in faith, giving glory to God.