About 6 years ago, I went through the hardest time in my life. It started with a simple thought of worrying about something. The more I dwelt on it, the more it grew and grew into full blown anxiety/depression/hoplessness/fear. I couldn’t go shopping, ride in a car, lay down in bed, etc. without feeling panicky like my heart would explode. I had so much anxiety building up in my chest, it hurt. I even thought I was going to lose my mind.
The depression wasn’t any better. I hated waking up in the morning because sleep was the only relief I had from my negative feelings. Fear had gripped me so tight I felt hopeless. I asked God,
“What did I do to deserve this!”
I felt so alone in my pit.
I sought the Lord diligently with my whole heart. I cried out to Him for relief and devoured the Bible searching for any glimpse of hope. The Lord replied to me one day,
“This too will pass.”
I held so tightly to that word, especially during my low days. It was my glimmer of hope. Day by day, God did heal me. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t overnight by any means. However, it was little by little, day by day.
If you can relate to what I’ve written, know that God is greater than any sorrow you are going through. He wants us to cling to Him during the trials in our life. I promise you, if you run to Him as your refuge, He will deliver you too! He will heal you day by day, little by little. Trust Him!
Dearest hope4you,
Praise to our Lord Jehovah, in the name of Jesus Christ. I loose the blessing of the Holy Spirit into your life.
My dear, it was a long time ago, but I also used to suffer this problem. It started because I was a victim of verbal abuse.In a way it can be worse than physical because its effects are longer lasting.
What I wanted to tell you, is that these you must recognise as the works of the devil. Especially the spirit of fear attacks. It manifests as physical shivering, quickening of pulse and an inability to think or function normally.
The Lord himself taught me how to rebuke not only the tool which Satan used to abuse me but also this weakness in myself. Just say it or whisper it aloud, “in the name of Jesus Christ,son of the Living God of Israel, I rebuke you spirit of Satan and I cast you out from my life. I bind you in His name. Lord cover me with your blood, Holy Spirit protect and lead me.”
Continuous reaction in this manner has freed me from both problem. I had an additional phobia of flying which now has lessened enough for me to endure seven hours of flight. I am a mother or two young children! I cannot say that it is easy yet but I just submit myself to God, proclaiming scripture and giving praise and I am much much MUCH Better.
Remember not by might nor by Strength but by My spirit , says the Lord.
God bless you and the Holy Spirit guide you
Praise Jesus.
Mary
Hi there, I know what you’re speaking of if not to the letter. The thoughts, the worry, anxiousness, panic attacks, feeling like your going to lose your mind, the pain in your chest etc. But the Lord pull me through this dark time. Glory to His wonderful name. I would like to contact to via email, if you are willing to send me your email address. God bless. Zoe.
Hi Zoe,
Here is my email hope4you123(at)gmail.com
Love to hear how God has delivered others from this horrible attack of the enemy too.
Mary, that is wonderful! Satan backs up when we stand on God’s word.
Here’s a website I’ve started if anyone is dealing with depression or anxiety.
hello, i am so glad i came across your site, fear and anxiety seem to rule my life at times, it seems ive been sort of programed to have at least one major anxiety attack a day, but i believe the lord is my saviour, i am not young and i think i have one settled in bad spirit that refuses to leave and does not like the idea that i have found christ, i am in rather bad health but i intend with the lords help to gain a calmness of heart and mind, any comments would be appreciated.Thank you brian.
Brian, I pray that God gives you that calmness of heart and mind. Here’s a scripture that comes to mind, Phil 4:6,7
yea, i hear you, here i am right now at 1 am in anxiety can’t sleep can’t relax…just reading testimonies…it’s the best thing i can do, feed on stories of God’s mercy, and share my own….we get through it because He is with us
Emory, Thank you for your kind reply and prayer, I will use the scripture, and i will continue seeking the Lord regardless of my problems, i know in time he will do a good work in me. Blessings to you and your family.
Hi Cristo, Yes you have the right idea, i read somewere “You cannot pray and worry at the same time” very true i find. We of a sensitve nature are i believe finley tuned into outside influences, we get rather negative and stay there in our anxiety continually feeding it. The Holy Father knows this and wants us to turn the negative thoughts into postive ones for his eternal love,difficult at times i know, but, i believe we will overcome this crazy world but not without our wonderful faith. God bless you.”For i know the plans i have for you” declares the Lord, “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” Jer 29:11.