Praying for GOD to come into my life, I need hope again!
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Dave, It's 2 days since your last post. We're waiting to hear from you. Have you been experiencing God like the book you said you got?I'm believing you are and if not, I know you will soon. Like the others have said, don't you think God is working by having all of us caring people pray and write to you? So let us hear from you now please.
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Thank you for being concerned about me. I don't have the book yet I mail ordered it and it is in the mail Barb G.. No I am not hearing him Barb G., My gf and I are trying to keep faith that everything will be ok. I am still struggling with sleeping too much with my depression. I am being medicated by the county Mental Health Dept's doctor so it is taking more time than it would with a private doctor to get to the correct dosage of anti depressants, I started at 75mg. and was told to double it at my last visit. I am still very scared and am having trouble venturing out of my house.
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My situation is really more serious than I can mentally take sometimes. I get so worried at what will become of our lifes that I am almost sick to my stomach. I know that I am not dying of a serious disease and I am not homeless yet. I just am not very well prepared mentally or with life skills to feel like I can pull through this terrible circumstance. The county of San Bernardino is not a very fruitful county. I am praying every day that GOD will not let us go without or be homeless. I am just having a hard time mentally realizing that my life is going to change so much for the worse. I have no choice really but to surrender to what is going to be. I just wish that I had woken up sooner and done more before it became too late to save my house.
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Originally posted by BgDave:
Thank you for being concerned about me. I don't have the book yet I mail ordered it and it is in the mail Barb G.. No I am not hearing him Barb G., My gf and I are trying to keep faith that everything will be ok. I am still struggling with sleeping too much with my depression. I am being medicated by the county Mental Health Dept's doctor so it is taking more time than it would with a private doctor to get to the correct dosage of anti depressants, I started at 75mg. and was told to double it at my last visit. I am still very scared and am having trouble venturing out of my house.
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Dave, my heart goes out to you. It will be OK, I promise. GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES. HE WILL KEEP YOU. You need to trust him. You need to have faith, not fear. The Bible says over and over "fear not!"
Until the "Experiencing God" book comes, I hope you ordered the workbook. It's important to do the work not just read it. Anyway take out your Bible and read in Genesis all about Abraham in Genesis 22:1-18. This is how he was tested. We all get tested at times. It helps us with our faith. Sometimes we don't pass the test. God is the only one who gives a chance to take the test over and over till we pass it. You will pass it. I am sure of it. It may not be an easy test but God is your teacher and mentor. You will know Him better than ever thru all this. It will be worth it all. To build your faith read Hebrews 11 in the new testament. Pray before you read them and ask God to open your heart. Ask Him to hear his voice and to speak clearly to you. HE WILL!! Also go on the forum, this spiritual section and read the thread with all the scriptures for helping with anxiety. Let that be your medicine. Speak those scriptures OUT LOUD.
What meds did they put you on? Are you on any anti anxiety meds like xanax or ativan?
Until the "Experiencing God" book comes, I hope you ordered the workbook. It's important to do the work not just read it. Anyway take out your Bible and read in Genesis all about Abraham in Genesis 22:1-18. This is how he was tested. We all get tested at times. It helps us with our faith. Sometimes we don't pass the test. God is the only one who gives a chance to take the test over and over till we pass it. You will pass it. I am sure of it. It may not be an easy test but God is your teacher and mentor. You will know Him better than ever thru all this. It will be worth it all. To build your faith read Hebrews 11 in the new testament. Pray before you read them and ask God to open your heart. Ask Him to hear his voice and to speak clearly to you. HE WILL!! Also go on the forum, this spiritual section and read the thread with all the scriptures for helping with anxiety. Let that be your medicine. Speak those scriptures OUT LOUD.
What meds did they put you on? Are you on any anti anxiety meds like xanax or ativan?
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Hi Dave,
I lost my faith at 22 when I had a breakdown. I got it back at 33 when I met true believers who loved me in spite of my faults. I prayed to ask Christ to live in my heart.
Then someone directed me to a church where I saw real joy in the people. I invested my life and learned that nothing can separate me from the love of Christ once I trusted Him as my Savior.
After living in the dredges for 12 years I finally received hope, and security in my eternal future.
That was 25 years ago.
God loves me as much as He loves His own Son, and not more or less than any other of His children, and has forgive all my sins - past, present and future.
He gave me the mind of Christ and I continually pray to receive His wisdom.
He gives me tools to discern good from evil and I am responsible to choose and act.
I know He has answers to all my questions but some take longer to find.
I live in a different world than I used to and I have hope. I still suffer because Satan still lives on this earth but one day that will end.
I pray you recognize God's Holy Spirit inviting you to trust your life once and for all in His will for you.
There is so much more for you. If you have questions, please ask.
I lost my faith at 22 when I had a breakdown. I got it back at 33 when I met true believers who loved me in spite of my faults. I prayed to ask Christ to live in my heart.
Then someone directed me to a church where I saw real joy in the people. I invested my life and learned that nothing can separate me from the love of Christ once I trusted Him as my Savior.
After living in the dredges for 12 years I finally received hope, and security in my eternal future.
That was 25 years ago.
God loves me as much as He loves His own Son, and not more or less than any other of His children, and has forgive all my sins - past, present and future.
He gave me the mind of Christ and I continually pray to receive His wisdom.
He gives me tools to discern good from evil and I am responsible to choose and act.
I know He has answers to all my questions but some take longer to find.
I live in a different world than I used to and I have hope. I still suffer because Satan still lives on this earth but one day that will end.
I pray you recognize God's Holy Spirit inviting you to trust your life once and for all in His will for you.
There is so much more for you. If you have questions, please ask.
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I am taking Effexor XR and no I am not getting any anxiety meds. I couldn't order the workbook as it was not available. I just received the book today when I returned home from getting an OSHA forklift operator certification, am praying it will allow me to get a job that will help us with at least getting on with the future. I don't have many choices since I am not a high school graduate, the pay is better than most jobs available. I will start reading the book tonight. I hope that it will help me even without the workbook.
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Sometimes I feel like I've lost my hope too Dave, I started having anxiety attacks about 6 years ago, I was at a low point in my life and I hate to even admit this, but I was having such problems sleeping and I was so depressed that in one instant I made the biggest mistake of my life. I took too many excedrins because I just wanted to sleep, I didn't actually want to do myself in..but instead of sleeping I had the worst anxiety attack in my life. I didn't know what was happening to me and I went to the hospital..afraid for my life..After that I went to the hospital several times for anxiety attacks..the third hospital I went to finally told me what I was experiencing. I think this is why I have such a fear of medications and also due to the fact that I've had bad side effects from Zoloft, Xanax and Lexapro. I have always been a churchgoing person, and it's not that I don't believe in Christ, but a pastor told me that I am making my problems bigger than God..God is much bigger than a panic attacks..so why can't I feel it..why can't I internalize it? Have I lost my faith or have I just lost my way? I'm to the point where I'm pretty much afraid to leave my house, I live with my mother, but she's on social security and bills are getting behind..I don't want her to lose her house either..today the gas got shut off and lights are right behind..I know material things aren't everything, but I just want to get my life back on track enough that I can help mom out and get back on my feet..but I am still thankful to God and I know he's out there..ten years ago I had two types of cancer and had to have two major operations..He saved me from dying then.How come I didn't have the anxiety then..could this somehow be an after effect? I know there's a reason for my being on this earth, and I know I have a gift of Music, but now that I have this anxiety..I have lost my direction and my way..I feel for what you are going through Dave and hopefully God will show us both what he has in store for our lives... 
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These things have I spoken unto you,
that my joy might remain in you,
and that your joy might be full.
John 15:11
When I am afraid I will put my trust in thee.
Psalm 56:3
BgDave
I believe with all my heart the the Lord will not give us more than we can handle...even though at times it feels like it! So many people on this site have shared by e-mail what Jesus himself wants you to hear. I hope you surrender all your fears to the lord. Not just by mouth but with all your heart. He lifts those who are bent beneath their loads!
I will pray for you! Find strength and knowing so many prayers are being spoken on your behalf. The power of prayer is undescribable, but you must have faith. Be honest with God...ask him to give you strength and to help you believe that all things are possible With Jesus!
May Jesus give you the ability to see even the smallest amount of light in what seems like the darkest situation of your life. And may you rest in knowing that he cares for you and WILL not leave you or forsake you.
Ivy
that my joy might remain in you,
and that your joy might be full.
John 15:11
When I am afraid I will put my trust in thee.
Psalm 56:3
BgDave
I believe with all my heart the the Lord will not give us more than we can handle...even though at times it feels like it! So many people on this site have shared by e-mail what Jesus himself wants you to hear. I hope you surrender all your fears to the lord. Not just by mouth but with all your heart. He lifts those who are bent beneath their loads!
I will pray for you! Find strength and knowing so many prayers are being spoken on your behalf. The power of prayer is undescribable, but you must have faith. Be honest with God...ask him to give you strength and to help you believe that all things are possible With Jesus!
May Jesus give you the ability to see even the smallest amount of light in what seems like the darkest situation of your life. And may you rest in knowing that he cares for you and WILL not leave you or forsake you.
Ivy
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Barb G
I always love to read your post they are very helpful.
LeeAnn
Jesus said we can be discouraged by what happens. God helps us in ways we don't know until He reveals His work. We have to continue to believe that He is with us and will "never" forsake us or leave us. I am definitely learning this when going through my panic and anxiety attacks. We really have no reason to worry when we let God be in control since He knows more of what He is do than us. Jesus said the proof of God helping us is looking at the lilies of the valley and the birds in the air. That God's creation doesn't have to worry about anything because He is in control. We mustn't ever forget this.
AmandaJ
I always love to read your post they are very helpful.
LeeAnn
Jesus said we can be discouraged by what happens. God helps us in ways we don't know until He reveals His work. We have to continue to believe that He is with us and will "never" forsake us or leave us. I am definitely learning this when going through my panic and anxiety attacks. We really have no reason to worry when we let God be in control since He knows more of what He is do than us. Jesus said the proof of God helping us is looking at the lilies of the valley and the birds in the air. That God's creation doesn't have to worry about anything because He is in control. We mustn't ever forget this.
AmandaJ