So this is what the Sovereign Lord says:

“See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone,
a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation;
the one who relies on it
will never be stricken with panic.

(Isaiah 28:16)

 

"A sure foundation."  "A precious cornerstone."  Words that come directly from our God yet I have my moments..... OK, my days, even, of panic.  We're not supposed to panic, or doubt, or worry, if our faith is holding firm to God's sure foundation.  Because I do worry, I know that my grip sometimes comes loose from that cornerstone as I temporarily rely on my own strength and perspective.  It's guaranteed to fail when I slip away from that foundation.  Temptations are around every corner..... challenges present themselves everyday....... hardships are a part of daily life.  If I focus on that foundation, I will be OK, regardless of my circumstances.  Hold firm and have faith!  

Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith.
(1 Thessalonians 3:10)

I try and do self assesments to figure out where my faith needs shoring up.  It can be hard to see yourself and your faults with an outlook that God might have.  I'm grateful that I have friends that pray for me and offer support, as well as knowing that God is in my corner while I work on my shortcomings.   

Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
and Your dominion endures through all generations.
The LORD is trustworthy in all He promises
and faithful in all He does.
(Psalm 145:13)

He IS faithful.....He IS trustworthy.....He KEEPS His promises!  Sometimes I let what is going on around me discourage me and push me off of the path of righteousness.  Thankfully, the Lord and those He puts on that path with me, set me straight and get me moving back in the right direction.  Life is rough, life isn't fair, but WITH God and His loving support, I can conquer anything.

But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.
(1 Thessalonians 5:8)

Faith and hope.....all the armor that I need to keep me sane in a crazy world!