Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Dealing with Anxiety

I've been dealing with panic attacks for over 3 years. I've tried to work through and face them with and without medication. I've realized that there is something I can do that I haven't thought of before. Could my anxiety be a sin and lack of faith. The Promise is, "If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. I have begun working through this confession and to find the wisdom to deal with these attacks. Truly there are promises we can use to face the anxiety that I am feeling. Such as, "Casting all your care upon Him for He careth for you." "Be anxious for nothing, but with prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God and the peace of God shall guard your hearts and mind by Christ Jesus." I am just beginning to confess the sins and doubts and anxiety. I have high hopes that God can truly use the tool of confession to help me to overcome this besetting sin. I am also seeking to overcome the Enemy by using all of God's promises. "Thy word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against God." 2 Peter says, "Whereby we are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises that by these we might be made partakers of the divine nature."

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

He Loved And Gave

The simplicity of the gospel comes down to this. God loves me and gave Himself for me. This is found in John 3:16. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
As believers we have a simple decision to make. Will we allow His perfect love to cast out our fear? As we rely on the truth that Jesus gave Himself for us we receive His indescribable gift. Truly this kind of faith is simple enough for a child to understand, yet profound enough to meet our assurance needs. In my life this gospel blesses me greatly. God is truly good and ready to forgive and plenteous in mercy unto all that call upon Him. I am preparing to spread this simple gospel message along with my poetry to churches. I will tell my story of God’s mercy as a testimony called “Another Man of Gadarenes” Is this a message you want shared at your church? I desire to share my testimony at churches on Sunday evenings presenting this incredible love and grace.