I Find This Hard to Share.....

I struggle with anxiety from time to time. I am struggling especially hard now. I am not sure why but I've been feeling very anxious and could use your prayers. Anxiety is a horrible, choking feeling that is hard to overcome - shortness of breath, difficulty concentrating, and an overwhelming urge to run and hide. I felt so overwhelmed at one point on Sunday morning that I had to leave the service for a few minutes. It makes me feel very helpless.

I could use your prayers.

My friend Pete Wilson over at withoutwax.tv has a great post today on "Going First". He makes the point that when we confess and share our struggles FIRST, we open the door for more authentic and open and REAL relationships and encourage others to share as well.

I encourage you to live with an open heart today, and share what is real in your life.

And I'd appreciate your prayers. Anxiety is no fun.

Comments

[Amanda]

I struggle with anxiety as well, have as long as I remember!

I actually have been trying some natural stuff to help too--to help GABA, which is something that helps keep stress, anxiety and worry down that our brains use. I don't know really well how to explain it, but I'm definitely a fan of herbal remedies and other supplements. :) That, and if God wants to deliver us from such things, then so be it! He has before in other things in my life, so surely He can do so with anything! :D

[Rob]

Definitely keeping you in prayer Jan.

[DuAnne Seeley]

Hey Girlfriend, I feel high anxiety driving in Manhattan. Hands sweat, nerves, tense all over. Because of this I prefer public transportation. Still miss driving in Madison. Love you, DuAnne

[Jenni Catron]

Praying for you!

[Jan Owen]

Thank you for all your prayers. I am doing some better although I had two very tense anxiety dreams last night - two differing versions of the same dream about something I am anxious about!!!

Please pray for grace and peace to fill my heart.