Northy 2

Having survived her training period, and a position she faithfully endured rather than enjoyed, Sister North felt very much at home on a caravan. Before long she was asked to be in charge of her won van - a task she found daunting "it was all very well to go out and visit and give small talks and do as I was told buy the Sister in charge, but to be in charge, and have another Sister under me was quite different."

But surely, despite what she said, Northy could cope? "I remember when I first got to that van...just crying my heart out because I felt I just couldn't do it." Being out of your depth, knowing the task is beyond you, that you don't have the skills, knowledge, abilities to complete the mission - this is a familiar feeling to all those who achieve great tasks in God;s name. because of course God knows our limitations only too well, and once we throw ourselves on his mercy, as Northy said "as time went by I found that with the help of God - I could do it."

Don't just attempt the things you know you can do - put yourself in a position where you have to rely on God. And then watch what he will do.