I want to shout this rather than write it, the situation in Burma makes me so mad. It is tragic enough what has happened without a government playing petty politics with people's lives. However, you don't need me to tell you this, so why am I writing it? Two reasons. Firstly, I need reminding to pray. It is stupid, but even after years of following Christ, when I get cross about something it takes me ages to remember to pray about it. I'm sure you are not so silly, but a prompt never hurts. Secondly, I notice that, despite my irritation at the perversity of the Burmese situation, it is not only there that we see people cutting off their noses to spite their faces. How often do refuse to let others help simply out of pride or a desire to be in control? It happens all too often, even when it is God who is there to help.