Comments on: Worry Is Killing Me

By: Deanna

Deanna — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:48:34 +0000

I need a Biblical answer on what someone, actually several people over the years have told me. In short, My husband has incurable cancer but it is under control ( not in remission). He is doing well and stable and God may have even healed him. My problem is whenever test time comes around, I ask people to pray and I tell them I am nervous about the test (I have anxiety disorders in my family also). I get some painful remarks from “friends” who tell me that I should be a stoic and being worried or anxious about this is a total lack of faith in God ( who has perfect faith on this earth anyway). Mostly, what really stabbed me through the heart was recently one church member wrote that “If you worry, God may bring his cancer back”. I started crying and tried explaining but they would not empathize. I know I worry, I tell God, “Lord I believe help my unbelief” I thank him if he has healed him and said that I will always pray anyway. I have this running strong in my family and all are on medication. My pain now is if my husband’s cancer returns, is it really my fault? I cannot live with that at all. How horrific. I would never, ever hurt him and couldn’t live with that idea. Others have told me the same thing!!! Where is the comfort.empathy, compassion. Does faith equal stoicism. and does the Bible say that if we worry about something that we will bring it to pass? Please, I need replies.

By: Cari

Cari — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:36:32 +0000

Greg Boyd's sermon called Trust Dad was amazing- it really helped my husband and I this week, as we are having a very rocky time getting to the mission field. Wish we could sit in your church! Cari’s last blog post..Bean Update

By: Des

Des — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:27:55 +0000

I think it was Mark Lowry that talks about his life and how he spent much of it worrying. He says that if he had known that things would have worked out just fine, he would have had a lot more fun on the journey.

By: Susie A.

Susie A. — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:16:59 +0000

I just listened to the podcast (last night) on the fear of the unknown…..SPOT ON! Your examples of relationship and moving are right on target for my life right now….

It seems that I worry at each step that I take…what if this is the wrong move, what if I can’t let my guard down, what if….that what if’s of life that keep us paralyzed to stay in our comfort zone…to stay comfortable.

I am excited to hear your follow-up….and knowing the answer (or at least part of it) is “TRUST”….trusting God to meet us on the other side of a decision….trusting God to lead us to the “right” decision….trusting God that regardless He still loves me.

Praying for your message on Sunday!!

Be Blessed!
S.

Susie A.’s last blog post..Love notes….

By: Marlen

Marlen — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:38:23 +0000

I am anxious that my son will not be able to pay the restitution he owes to the court – $900 – by March 6 since he can not find a job. Please pray for him to get a job as soon as possible. Tomorrow would be nice =) Also, my daughter is only6 but struggling with her weight and since I am also – I need to lose about 80 pounds – I feel like I am at a loss…Thanks for your prayers.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:54:02 +0000

I just ended a 7-month relationship with a girl I thought for sure I’d marry when she walked away from me with no answers and for what seems like no reason. It’s been a month and because I have no answers, and because it’s so complicated between us, that anxiety that Phillipians speaks of is tearing at me every day. I’m anxious about her calling me, anxious about walking away, anxious about something. It really does pull you in two directions, and it’s terrible. Still haven’t felt the peace part yet, but maybe there’s a reason.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:48:59 +0000

My devotional for today

God’s peace…will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7

The worrisome heart pays a high price for doing so.
Worry comes from the Greek word that means “to divide the mind.”
Anxiety splits us right down the middle, creating a double-minded thinker.
Rather than take away tomorrow’s trouble, worry voids today’s strength.
Perception is divided, distorting your vision.
Strength is divided, wasting your energy. Who can afford to loose power?
But how can we stop doing so?
Paul offers a two-pronged answer: God’s part and our part.
Our part includes prayer and gratitude.
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done.”
God’s part? “If you do this, you will experience God’s peace,
which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand.

By: Chris Sullivan

Chris Sullivan — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:00:52 +0000

I worry that I’m faking it

By: J

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:09:14 +0000

Fear? Never overcoming addiction.

By: Gina

Gina — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:07:13 +0000

BTW I love the new blog look.
The white color is “heavenly”