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Post by Abby-Joy on Oct 2, 2018 0:19:18 GMT -5
The truth is, we all have or will struggle with anxieties or fear at some point. Some may have much more reason to struggle with this... be it trauma, threats, financial uncertainty, health challenges, losses, etc. But we have Someone to go to go with our fears and anxieties.
Psalm Chapter 56
1 (To the chief Musician upon Jonathelemrechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath.) Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.
2 Mine enemies would daily swallow [me] up: for [they be] many that fight against me, O thou most High.
3 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
4 In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
5 Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts [are] against me for evil.
6 They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.
7 Shall they escape by iniquity? in [thine] anger cast down the people, O God.
8 Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: [are they] not in thy book?
9 When I cry [unto thee], then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God [is] for me.
10 In God will I praise [his] word: in the LORD will I praise [his] word.
11 In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.
12 Thy vows [are] upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.
13 For thou hast delivered my soul from death: [wilt] not [thou deliver] my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?
Personally, I've encountered countless times when I was faced with fears and anxiety. We live in a fallen world. It will happen to each of us. I've found comfort in the Word of God, so often to overcome pervasive thoughts that accompany fear and anxiety.
John 8:32
“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
Begin to recite God's Word in prayer. He sent His Word to heal you and His Word will not return void. It will accomplish the thing He sent it to do!
Psalm 10:20-22
20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered [them] from their destructions.
21 Oh that [men] would praise the LORD [for] his goodness, and [for] his wonderful works to the children of men!
22 And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.
Isaiah 55:11
So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
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Post by ladypeartree on Oct 2, 2018 2:16:04 GMT -5
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Post by 2fw8212a on Oct 2, 2018 5:31:44 GMT -5
Abby-JoyAnxiety, especially long term anxiety, that kind that keeps on insisting and do not leave until you see something.
This anxiety can go away, simply pray whenever you feel it. And it will go away.
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication,
with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God,
which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7
"For we walk by faith, not by sight." - 2 Corinthians 5:7
Do not wonder how it will happen, just pray believing. It will happen.
"Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray,
believe that you receive them, and you will have them." - Mark 11:24
If you do not feel immediate effect when you pray, do not be discouraged and keep practicing.
After the first time you see an effect then it will soon become normal to you and believing will be much easier.
Blessings, blessings to you in Jesus' name!
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Post by Abby-Joy on Oct 2, 2018 10:49:45 GMT -5
Abby-Joy Anxiety, especially long term anxiety, that kind that keeps on insisting and do not leave until you see something.
This anxiety can go away, simply pray whenever you feel it. And it will go away.
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication,
with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God,
which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7
"For we walk by faith, not by sight." - 2 Corinthians 5:7
Do not wonder how it will happen, just pray believing. It will happen.
"Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray,
believe that you receive them, and you will have them." - Mark 11:24
If you do not feel immediate effect when you pray, do not be discouraged and keep practicing.
After the first time you see an effect then it will soon become normal to you and believing will be much easier.
Blessings, blessings to you in Jesus' name!
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication,
with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God,
which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7
I love that verse, Letters!! I have found this to be true.... when I turn my eyes toward Him and praise Him in the midst of my circumstances, He fills my heart with comfort and peace! |
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Post by Cletus on Oct 2, 2018 15:41:33 GMT -5
I do not have anxiety. I only have one fear. not hearing the words... well done.
I do however have ptsd and have more than enough stress to go around if anyone is running low. lol.
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Post by Abby-Joy on Oct 2, 2018 17:03:25 GMT -5
I do not have anxiety. I only have one fear. not hearing the words... well done. I do however have ptsd and have more than enough stress to go around if anyone is running low. lol.
Usually, someone who has heavily dissociated doesn't present with symptoms of classic PTSD. But once one has worked through and there is less dissociation, the symptoms of PTSD can become more prominent. I was told that I have PTSD (by a doctor) ... I was put on Ativan this year, but didn't find it helpful. I took one pill (half at a time, as I am very sensitive to meds). It had an effect on my heart rate that I didn't like so I didn't take it anymore.
I don't know for sure why I began having just random episodes of my heart rate going up to 150+ and not coming back down unless we prayed. It was doing it at random, even while I slept. Everywhere I went, was a trigger... I tried to go to the grocery store with my husband and it happened in the store .... then it happened in the parking lot... it got to where I couldn't even walk into the next room without my heart rate shooting up. I began to deep breathe, while praying, and reminding myself that I was okay... until it subsided. Eventually, the episodes were fewer and farther between, and less dramatic. Now, I still wake up at times with elevated heart rate. I don't think it's strictly anxiety.
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Post by Cletus on Oct 2, 2018 20:08:19 GMT -5
I do not have anxiety. I only have one fear. not hearing the words... well done. I do however have ptsd and have more than enough stress to go around if anyone is running low. lol.
Usually, someone who has heavily dissociated doesn't present with symptoms of classic PTSD. But once one has worked through and there is less dissociation, the symptoms of PTSD can become more prominent. I was told that I have PTSD (by a doctor) ... I was put on Ativan this year, but didn't find it helpful. I took one pill (half at a time, as I am very sensitive to meds). It had an effect on my heart rate that I didn't like so I didn't take it anymore.
I don't know for sure why I began having just random episodes of my heart rate going up to 150+ and not coming back down unless we prayed. It was doing it at random, even while I slept. Everywhere I went, was a trigger... I tried to go to the grocery store with my husband and it happened in the store .... then it happened in the parking lot... it got to where I couldn't even walk into the next room without my heart rate shooting up. I began to deep breathe, while praying, and reminding myself that I was okay... until it subsided. Eventually, the episodes were fewer and farther between, and less dramatic. Now, I still wake up at times with elevated heart rate. I don't think it's strictly anxiety.
I am actually really good at hiding my ptsd. I been doing it since i was little. I have pretty much learned to live with it and recognize it and fight thru it. I am really strong willed though. when i actually want something, and to me beating it is beating my abuser. adapt and overcome is what the military teaches. |
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Post by Abby-Joy on Oct 2, 2018 20:20:30 GMT -5
Love your beginning statement, Cletus !
Usually, someone who has heavily dissociated doesn't present with symptoms of classic PTSD. But once one has worked through and there is less dissociation, the symptoms of PTSD can become more prominent. I was told that I have PTSD (by a doctor) ... I was put on Ativan this year, but didn't find it helpful. I took one pill (half at a time, as I am very sensitive to meds). It had an effect on my heart rate that I didn't like so I didn't take it anymore.
I don't know for sure why I began having just random episodes of my heart rate going up to 150+ and not coming back down unless we prayed. It was doing it at random, even while I slept. Everywhere I went, was a trigger... I tried to go to the grocery store with my husband and it happened in the store .... then it happened in the parking lot... it got to where I couldn't even walk into the next room without my heart rate shooting up. I began to deep breathe, while praying, and reminding myself that I was okay... until it subsided. Eventually, the episodes were fewer and farther between, and less dramatic. Now, I still wake up at times with elevated heart rate. I don't think it's strictly anxiety.
I am actually really good at hiding my ptsd. I been doing it since i was little. I have pretty much learned to live with it and recognize it and fight thru it. I am really strong willed though. when i actually want something, and to me beating it is beating my abuser. adapt and overcome is what the military teaches. |
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Post by discipler777 on Jan 10, 2019 1:18:01 GMT -5
HEBREWS.10:26-31 = 26 For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. 28 Anyone who has rejected Moses’ law dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. 29 Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace? 30 For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. And again, “The Lord will judge His people.” 31 It is a FEARFUL thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
MARK.7:21-23 = 21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, 22 thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness. 23 All these evil things come from within and defile a man.”
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Fears and anxieties may come involuntarily and spiritually from Satan(GENESIS.3:14-19) as baseless immoral or evil-thoughts from within the hearts(= ignore them or counter them with the Word of God - MATTHEW.4:1-11) or from God when being chastened/cursed/ /punished/judged by God for sinning willfully or intentionally(cf; PROVERBS.1:25).
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