"Pagans in a Crisis"

I have enjoyed the wisdom of Mr. Oswald this week, here are some quotes:

"If a person is ever going to do anything worthwhile, there will be times when he must risk everything by his leap in the dark."

"We act like pagans in a crisis— only one out of an entire crowd is daring enough to invest his faith in the character of God."

"What are you fearing? Whatever it may be, you are not a coward about it— you are determined to face it, yet you still have a feeling of fear. When it seems that there is nothing and no one to help you, say to yourself, 'But 'The Lord is my helper' this very moment, even in my present circumstance.' "

"Human frailty is another thing that gets between God’s words of assurance and our own words and thoughts. When we realize how feeble we are in facing difficulties, the difficulties become like giants, we become like grasshoppers, and God seems to be nonexistent. But remember God’s assurance to us— 'I will never. . . forsake you.' "

If you happen to be facing fears, the unknown, big questions or the call of God on your life, perhaps these words will encourage and challenge you as much as they did me. I especially love #2.
Yesterday I bought my ticket - no turning back now! I am setting sail from Manila next Wednesday, taking an overnight ferry down to Cebu City to begin this next chapter, it seems that life is just a series of chapters, and mine seem to be short ones... I am excited for the ferry experience, it might be one I only want to have once, but I'm ready to give it a try. I'd appreciated your prayers for my ship not to sink! Thanx.