How Im wired and it's royally frustrating

[Ernie]

Ive suffered from pretty bad anxiety a lot of my life. When I am in a bad place with anxiety all I think about is my relationship with the Lord, reading the Bible, focusing on it, etc...im sure because of fear/anxiety. When my anxiety is at bay, I am naturally more carefree and jovial which in turn makes my walk not as much as a serious focus in my mind, even though I try to constantly remind myself. I think it's normal to be more carefree in times of not having worry, but its just really frustrated me that I can't always be the focused unless I'm having worry. My mom used to say going round and round the mountain. Hope this makes sense as an input is appreciated.

 

[Bob]

Ive suffered from pretty bad anxiety a lot of my life. When I am in a bad place with anxiety all I think about is my relationship with the Lord, reading the Bible, focusing on it, etc...im sure because of fear/anxiety. When my anxiety is at bay, I am naturally more carefree and jovial which in turn makes my walk not as much as a serious focus in my mind, even though I try to constantly remind myself. I think it's normal to be more carefree in times of not having worry, but its just really frustrated me that I can't always be the focused unless I'm having worry. My mom used to say going round and round the mountain. Hope this makes sense as an input is appreciated.

Thanks for reaching out.

It sounds like you are focused solely on yourself and your personal concerns. Good Christians turn their attention to helping others, which turns out to cure many personal anxieties.

Do you have family or friends you can assist? Are there charitable organizations to volunteer for? If you attend a church, does it have mission projects?

In the mean time, count your blessings and ask God to guide you.

Peace.

 

[Ernie]

Thanks for reaching out.

It sounds like you are focused solely on yourself and your personal concerns. Good Christians turn their attention to helping others, which turns out to cure many personal anxieties.

Do you have family or friends you can assist? Are there charitable organizations to volunteer for? If you attend a church, does it have mission projects?

In the mean time, count your blessings and ask God to guide you.

Peace.

You are right, I am very selfish in my worries.

 

[GRACE ambassador]

Precious friend, @Ernie, I will pray for you.

Please Be Very Richly Encouraged, Edified, And Comforted In:

God's GRACE Word for our infirmities
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Overcoming Depression Biblically And Naturally (Part I)
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Overcoming Depression Biblically And Naturally (Part II)

Amen.

 

[Windmill Charge]

Ive suffered from pretty bad anxiety a lot of my life.

Be honest with yourself and with God. What have you got to be anxious about?
Start following opendoors and learn about the problems of Christians in islamic countries and start praying intelligently for them.

Do you really trust in Jesus? Do you trust him to care for you?
Instead of worrying about your problems try praying , again intelligently about them.
What do you want God to do about your anxieties?
Have you medication that God has provided for you and do you take it?
Is there someone at your church you could talk to about your worries?

 

[quietthinker]

Ive suffered from pretty bad anxiety a lot of my life. When I am in a bad place with anxiety all I think about is my relationship with the Lord, reading the Bible, focusing on it, etc...im sure because of fear/anxiety. When my anxiety is at bay, I am naturally more carefree and jovial which in turn makes my walk not as much as a serious focus in my mind, even though I try to constantly remind myself. I think it's normal to be more carefree in times of not having worry, but its just really frustrated me that I can't always be the focused unless I'm having worry. My mom used to say going round and round the mountain. Hope this makes sense as an input is appreciated.

I don't have any advice for you Ernie but I do have some good news. Check out the link below

229 The Shocking Truth About What God Does With Your Sin

This third part of the Mantra addresses what the Bible says about what God does with out sins. It is shocking to realize that God understands we did not choose to be born here on this planet with its mess of a situation. When we understand what is really going on and have the courage to believe...

www.rediscoveringgod.ca

 

[ShineTheLight]

Ive suffered from pretty bad anxiety a lot of my life. When I am in a bad place with anxiety all I think about is my relationship with the Lord, reading the Bible, focusing on it, etc...im sure because of fear/anxiety. When my anxiety is at bay, I am naturally more carefree and jovial which in turn makes my walk not as much as a serious focus in my mind, even though I try to constantly remind myself. I think it's normal to be more carefree in times of not having worry, but its just really frustrated me that I can't always be the focused unless I'm having worry. My mom used to say going round and round the mountain. Hope this makes sense as an input is appreciated.

I find that it helps when you have something you can watch or listen to.

I play you this.