Putting your faith in God-

jenmelberg · Post by **jenmelberg** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:34 am

Hi Guys,

For you believers in Jesus have you heard of Joyce Meyer?? She is really great to listen too! She's on tv everyday and you can also go to joycemeyer.org to listen and purchase her books. I'm reading one of her books now called Be Anxious For Nothing. It is so good! I think it will help all of you out there dealing with anxiety! You can get it at Amazon for a couple of dollars:)

Do not fret or have anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.
Philippians 4:6,7

"Pray and don't worry" If we pray about something and then keep on worrying about it, we are mixing a positive and a negative. The two cancel each other out so that we end up right back were we started at - zero.

As long as we are worrying, we are not trusting God. It is by trusting, by having faith and confidence in the Lord, that we are able to enter into His rest and enjoy the peace that trancends all understanding.

I hope this helps someone:)

God Bless!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed May 13, 2009 9:02 am

Hi Jen,
Thank you for your inspirational message. I often listen to Joyce Meyer & absolutely love how God speaks his words through her!

I also listen to Joel Osteen on GODtv - it is a wonderful station and has given me much hope & inspiration at times when I otherwise would've worried myself sick!

Thank you again & it's so nice for Christians to come together for the good of Christ!

God Bless You & All Who Read This, May there be peace in your time of trouble & Comfort in your time of uneasiness - the kind that only JESUS can give!

With Love ~ A sister in Christ ~ Tracy

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:18 pm

I agree with you Tracy! You are AWESOME:)

I like Joel too! It helps so much to know we can give all are cares and concerns to Christ and he will take over:) So amazing!

God Bless You!!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu May 14, 2009 7:25 am

thanks jenmelberg and tracy for lifting up Jesus today and acknowdelging HIS awesome-ness to us all... the Scriptures and words on anxiety and worry were of great value to me today and just wanted to say,"thanks"
much LOVE,
kj

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu May 14, 2009 9:01 am

You are so very welcome KJ!

I've had to come back & read my own words (along with jens) to reassure myself that God's will is being done in my life. Especially during some of my 'rough' times, when I have physical symptoms that I try to overcome.

Anxiety has caused me to have so many physical symptoms it's unreal...such as tingling & numbness in my legs, face & arms, - face 'flushes' hot & tingly, restless legs, dizziness, feeling spaced out, feeling like I'm never going to get better, nausea, vomiting, feeling as if I'm going to pass out, chest tightness, choking sensations, blurred vision, etc....

It's amazing what Anxiety can do...but what is MORE AMAZING is what GOD can do!

*Don't tell God how big your anxiety is - Tell the anxiety how BIG your GOD is!!*

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu May 14, 2009 11:47 am

gee, what a trooper you are to overcome the physical symtoms... just think of all the folks you can help because you are able to relate the the tingling and numbness in your legs, fact & arms... and feeling spaced out... buy you know you ARE going to get better... but even if you didn't... remember Paul asking for the thorn to be taken and the response was "My grace is sufficient..." well, HIS grace IS sufficient and should these symptoms hang on ... just know that someone else needs your encouragement and testimony for the LORD in all of this... i am sooooooooo thankful now that God has allowed me to go through the severe depressions that HE has because i can relate like i never could have otherwise... so there IS good in there somewhere... i always ask.."ok, LORD, what am i supposed to be learning now?"... and just wait for the answer.... HE's so faithful and good that you cannot possibly imagine all the good that will come from your situation.... still, i'm sorry for your suffering... but "consider it all joy"... joy joy joy joy.... yippppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
much LOVE,
kj

jen4 · Post by **jen4** » Sat May 16, 2009 7:08 am

TNL I know how you feel! I just said a little prayer for you:)

My husband and I decide to start and try for a baby:) I'm so exited to be a Mom but, my anxiety is coming back a little. I know that I could be getting the exitement confused with anxiety. I get the what if's too, and I know it's just the devil trying to get to me............so I'm practicing some scripture and saying take this Lord, I have complete faith in you Jesus and than I try and destract myself to get over the feelings. I know it's a struggle but we can do it! If Jesus is for us no one can be against us!!

Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths.
Proverbs 3:5,6

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat May 16, 2009 7:58 am

You guys are the best! I really appreciate the words of wisdom, truth & inspiration that you've posted here.

I read scripture when I was feeling really, really bad & discovered that I was doing EXACTLY what God wanted me to do! It says in the Bible (can't remember where) that when you are suffering, when there are hardships & storms in your life that you should *PRAISE THE LORD* and be glad, regardless of your situation...he says that these are the faithful - many may turn away, but these are the faithful!!

I was so relieved, honored, humbled, etc.... just to know that I was/am doing the right thing & I have not turned away from God during my 'storm'. I cried!! Partially because I felt SO bad, but mostly out of JOY - that only HE can give.

I also learned from the Bible that God will allow things to happen in your life to strengthen you - or so that you can help others! So, in a very odd way, I'm blessed to have this condition. But I really wish it would go away, and I know in HIS time it will & I will be much, much stronger from it.

Thank you for your prayers, I need them each chance you get & I appreciate them more than you both will ever know!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun May 17, 2009 6:15 am

Yep, TNL you are sooooo right!

I'm giving you {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}

Thanks for reminding us of that:)

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun May 17, 2009 10:57 am

I have also read and listened to Joyce Meyers and Joel Olsten. I pray to God everyday and on my worse days I got down on my hands and knees and asked God to help me through the days.

I too wish the symptoms would go away. I get the tingling in the feet or pins and needles in the feet. They also get hot and red looking. Now on top of that one I am having sciatica issues which I believe it is from the tense muscles.

But my days are getting better and I pray to God everyday to get me through the day.

God Bless!!