Dealing with fear

[Writer_for_God]

Hi everyone,
I think I have been making a lot of spiritual progress lately, but one thing that I am really struggling with is a very deep fear of many things. It isn’t just worry or anxiety, but a deep fear that permeates my life, my thinking, etc. I just constantly have a feeling like something very bad is going to happen, and it overwhelms me so much sometimes.
When bad things do happen, I cannot handle them, and when things seem to be going well, I am even more scared, because I think that something really bad is bound to happen. I frequently feel like something bad will happen to me, or someone I care about. I have ended friendships because I feared that bad things will happen to people who are close to me. Even though I know this is irrational, even if I can convince my mind that it is not true, my emotions are driven by this fear even unconsciously. And I think up until recently, I have been afraid of talking about this. I think in my mind, if I discuss this, sharing it with others would cause something bad to happen.

I do have therapists and other mental health specialists, but I don’t think I have really discusses this with anyone. I think I am going to start doing so. I ask that you pray that I can talk about this fear with someone who can help me with it. This fear has been crippling me mentally, emotionally, and has kept me from doing the kinds of things I think God wants me to do with my life. I really hope that by working on and overcoming my mental and emotional struggles, I might be able to help others who deal with these sort of problems in their lives.

Please pray for me to discuss what is holding me back in life and find people who can help me work through these fears.
Thank you all.
God bless you. Amen.

 

[robertmidwest]

Praying for you to find peace.

 

[lovejesus3]

May God heal you and cast out the fear within you, and grant you courage to rest in him. Abide in Jesus–pray often and read the word of God daily (it is spiritual food) and a weapon against the enemy. Matthew 4:4:“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God”

One of Satan’s biggest weapons is fear, he loves to attack our mind. However, if you stay grounded in prayer and scripture, Satan will flee. Satan is the father of lies. Fear is a liar because it comes from the father of lies (Satan). " Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you."-James 4:7

St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

We all deal with fear, repeat this prayer and meditate on scripture. I find the book of Psalms very calming. The book of Psalms is my go to book when I am feeling anxious or afraid. I have my own testimony, when I was terrified of doing something that was good for me (and which would later result in my blessing), Satan tried to attack my mind with lies. Satan tried to convince me that if I followed God’s plan (which was good for me) I would be in a worse state. Satan interrupted my sleep with these terrifying thoughts… making me think of all the consequences that would come from doing the right thing. He tried to discourage me by telling me lies and making it seem like if I followed my sister’s advice (God spoke to me through her) I would only make matters worse. I read the book of Psalms continuously for comfort until i felt the anxiety leave me. I did not let Satan win. I trusted the Lord and kept seeking him, although, things were not changing. I kept seeking him in scripture. Satan tries to keep us away from God’s will for our lives by telling us lies. Remember Satan only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. When you feel discouraged meditate on Jeremiah 29:11…

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.-Jeremiah 29:11

 

[Katie777]

Hail Mary,
Full of grace,
The Lord is with Thee.
Blessed art Thou amongst women,
and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb
Jesus
Holy Mary,
Mother of God
Pray for us sinners
Now and at the hour of death
Amen

 

[Katherine438]

Prayers that your mind may find peace.

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.

Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

 

[Katie777]

Remember,
O most gracious Virgin Mary that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, Implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.
To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in Thy mercy hear and answer me, Amen.