Maybe you've felt this way at times too. It's that horrible feeling of anxiety. Dread. Fear. Worry. It all seems to settle in the pit of my stomach and I can almost taste it. I get busy for a while and it seems to go away, but when I pause, it all comes rushing back.
There is only one way for me to effectively deal with anxiety - prayer. Praying through God's promises, remembering His faithfulness to me, and believing the Truth of His Word.
I know of no other way to calm a storm of anxiety, which is what I experienced after my Doctor's appointment this afternoon. As usual, I had good news and bad news, and I thought I was doing fine with what I had heard. Nothing really new; nothing I hadn't heard or read about concerning my liver condition. The same 'no cure, no treatment, wait and see' kind of stuff.
Suddenly, it hit me. I was assailed by fear.
I should have found some quiet and prayed right away, but there were workmen in my house, and a little girl who needed an 'up-do' for her ballet dress rehearsal, time pressures and so many other things that seemed more immediate. I pushed aside the fear, sent a few quick heart prayers for help - emergency S.O.S. signals really.
When I finally found a quiet moment, I asked God to quiet the voice of fear and bring to mind comfort from His Word, and He did! I just looked up the references and re-read the verses, and I thought I would share them with you, since I know there are a lot of things to be anxious about in this old world, and I am probably not the only one who struggles with fear.
When I am afraid I will trust in you.
Psalm 56:3-4
I have loved you with an unfailing love.
Isaiah 54:10
Be anxious for nothing.
Philippians 4:6
Who of you by worrying can add one hour to his life?
Luke 12:25-26
The Lord is my refuge.
Psalm 9:9
Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
Proverbs 3:5
My health issues haven't changed, but my heart is changed. The Word of God is powerful, and as I renewed my mind with the promises of God, my anxiety ceased and a flood of quiet peace filled my heart. Perfect love cast out my fear. I know I'll have these days again. I'm writing this down as a lesson for myself - next time I don't want to waste so much time before I seek true anxiety relief.
I offered up a prayer for you, Heather, asking God to hold you close. I know that He will minister His peace and comfort to you. God bless you. Love, Lucy
ReplyDeleteThank you Lucy! I appreciate your prayer support. I am very at peace today, so I know God is at work!
ReplyDeleteI will continue to keep you in my prayers, Heather. You attitude is such an encouragment.
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Kelli
Kelli - I'm glad that my attitude can be an encouragement to you - I don't feel like I am always trusting like I need to be, but obviously this trail is for some Divine purpose in my life and if it is to be an encouragment to others, I know God can use even my weaknesses. To God be the glory!
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ReplyDeleteThank you! I googled prayers on anxiety and you popped up i know this just didn't happen it was the lord guiding me to you. Thanks for the word.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless you!! I too have recently suffered from anxiety and have turned to prayer to help me. I pray for your well-being and for a healthy recovery.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless you!! I too searched for prayers for relief of anxiety and came upon this page. I pray that you have a healthy recovery. Take care!
ReplyDeletei am weak and full of fear. however i know that god loves us all. please pray for us all that are scared and fearfull. god loves us all even when we think we are alone, that is when god is closest. let us pray for each other, that we are not alone and we recognize gods love for us. thank you all for the prayers for each other.god loves us all. doug.
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