who is sufficient for these things?

   "The future looms before many a new father in a new light, with the sometimes terrifying realization that this job may very well shut out the fulfillment of cherished ambitions.  How will be climb the professional ladder now with so many other demands on his time and strength?  Worse yet, can he even keep chin above water, manage to bring in enough to house, clothe, and feed these small people who have such big needs?  And what about . . . and what if . . . ?
   "A true man will certainly be brought to his knees in contrition and helplessness as he looks into the face of his newborn child, a human soul for whom he is now to answer to God.  Who is sufficient for these things?  An honest man knows he is not ready.  Everything depends on the attitude with which he receives his burden from God--with resentment and a desire to evade it as much as possible, or with gratitude, accompanied by a frank confession of fear, reluctance, or whatever negative feelings may arise, then prayer for help to do the job right, for grace to do what he cannot do without it.  He has God's promise, 'He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge' (Prov. 14:26 NIV)."

               -Elisabeth Elliot in her book The Shaping of a Christian Family, pp. 132-133.