I want to study about faith some more. I believe a major stronghold in my life has been broken in anxiety thanks to the amazing power of God. But now it is learning with every anxious thought to give it to God, while renewing my mind daily.
The Bible talks about protecting our minds and what we put in it. I have stopped watching CSI and Criminal minds, and video games (well video games for a time until I can figure out what helps and hurts me).
And also meditating on the Word of God.
And that if we have faith as the grain of a mustard seed, we can move mountains.
But where does things like medicine fall in? I have taken Zoloft many years, and when I have tried to go off, I have gotten even more depressed and anxious. I don't mind taken medicine. Even diabetics take medicine and people take Tylenol for headaches and everything. Because of a fallen world, we are effected physically, mentally, and spiritually.
But I truly have been awakened by the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and think I believe if I go off my medicine and renew my mind daily...I can be free once and for all.
I have just seen multiple times in the New Testament that Jesus told people that their faith had made them whole.
I guess my questions are how do faith and wisdom go together? If I just stop medicine cold turkey in Jesus name and believe, can I really do that and not spiral backwards?
Or because of a fallen world, is medicine a blessing from God that helps me with my anxiety?
I know no one are doctors here. Well maybe, I don't know. Lol. But I am timid in this decision. Because I am feeling lead to, but don't know if I can be as bold as like Moses parting the Red Sea. I haven't seen anything like that this day and age...
The Bible talks about protecting our minds and what we put in it. I have stopped watching CSI and Criminal minds, and video games (well video games for a time until I can figure out what helps and hurts me).
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
Philippians 4:8 NKJV
And also meditating on the Word of God.
Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.
Psalms 119:11
And that if we have faith as the grain of a mustard seed, we can move mountains.
So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.
Matthew 17:20 NKJV
But where does things like medicine fall in? I have taken Zoloft many years, and when I have tried to go off, I have gotten even more depressed and anxious. I don't mind taken medicine. Even diabetics take medicine and people take Tylenol for headaches and everything. Because of a fallen world, we are effected physically, mentally, and spiritually.
But I truly have been awakened by the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and think I believe if I go off my medicine and renew my mind daily...I can be free once and for all.
I have just seen multiple times in the New Testament that Jesus told people that their faith had made them whole.
I guess my questions are how do faith and wisdom go together? If I just stop medicine cold turkey in Jesus name and believe, can I really do that and not spiral backwards?
Or because of a fallen world, is medicine a blessing from God that helps me with my anxiety?
I know no one are doctors here. Well maybe, I don't know. Lol. But I am timid in this decision. Because I am feeling lead to, but don't know if I can be as bold as like Moses parting the Red Sea. I haven't seen anything like that this day and age...