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Tag: anxiety
Hiding
When it comes to stressful situations my modus operandi is to hide in my introvert shell. Which is counterproductive because that usually causes me more stress and just like that turtle, it stops me from moving forward. One thing began tapping on that shell trying to get me to come out, today’s Bible plan reading. …
Thankfulness Recalls Trust
On your feet now—applaud God! Bring a gift of laughter, sing yourselves into his presence. Know this: God is God, and God, God. He made us; we didn’t make him. We’re his people, his well-tended sheep. Enter with the password: “Thank you!” Make yourselves at home, talking praise. Thank him. Worship him. For God is …
God, I’m Afraid
This is my title. This is my confession. Writing this may take me more than one post, especially when dozens of subtitles come to mind. Fear is a big topic—one I am learning more about, and one that has driven my anxiety and many of my decisions. And certainly one that is currently troubling me …
Why I am Thankful
It has been sixteen days since I started writing in a prayer journal. The intention was to help me get my anxious thoughts out of the way so I could see what I should make a priority each day. Even with this purpose in mind I knew I should begin with praise and thanksgiving as …
Learning From The Best
Last week I wrote about Mathew 11:28-30, so when it came up again in my prayer time, I figured I should pay closer attention. Here’s the passage — Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. …
To Make A List Or Not
This Sunday our pastor talked about the Sabbath rest and the difference between being overextended and being overwhelmed. It was a great message for someone like me who struggles with anxiety and depression. Making me think about my lack of energy, and that feeling of being exhausted all the time. When this morning stirred that …
His Suffering—Our Healing
Have you ever had a scripture download in the middle of an unrelated sermon because God was speaking to you about your concerns? That’s what happened to me. It wasn’t because I wasn’t paying attention to the message being preached, but because I’m going in for surgery this week and my emotions are all over …
Busyness Anxiety
Finding balance is tricky for me. If I don’t make plans to be with people I fall into depression, but if I have a lot on my calendar I start feeling anxious. This November has me leaning over into busyness and it’s not going to let up until after Christmas. Every item I add to …
Hooked
As a writer, I’ve been taught the importance of a hook. It’s what grabs your reader’s attention and makes them want to read more. Most of the time the hook is found in the opening sentence, but that’s not always the case. For instance, I often use my blog titles as my hook, or my …