Andrew,

Donna has offered some mighty fine advice.  There was a time in my own life I had to do something similar outside the church because God had not yet led me to someone who understood the Christian part of what I was facing.  In short, the Lord told me to put myself first before anyone else until the answers came that I so desperately needed.  They started coming shortly after I went to a doctor.  Once the anxiety is instituted, the Enemy can easily amplify the stress and fear associated with the fear.  I got medical help first and almost immediately, the Lord Led me to a total stranger who knew how to pray.  Your own well being and safety is paramount.  Everyone hear is praying for you and your situation but we unfortunately are too far away to physically
 help you in person.  Read Donna’s message again, I left it below in this message, because it is all sound advice.  Just consider what she said and let the Lord led you in what to do next.  By the way, Andrew, no one is bored on this list with your messages nor are we tired of hearing about what you are facing so don’t ever let the Enemy lie to you by saying we don’t really care about you and your situation.  We most certainly do but some of us have faced the very things you are facing right now and we care very much about you personally.  Just posting about all this on this list is your first step to wellness and freedom in Christ Jesus.

Phil.

 



> On Jul 24, 2015, at 5:31 PM, Donna Bell <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> Hello Andrew,
> I totally agree with what Phil mentioned about music.  I am very
> concerned about your physical symptoms. At this point you may need to
> prayerfully consier checking into a hospital.  I am pretty sure that
> if you call 911 and mention chest pains and shortness of breath
> they'll come and get you.  I'm not a doctor, but constant anxiety is
> really bad for you.
> Talking with social workers at the hospital might help you find more
> info about services in Canada.
> The reason I mentioned Phil's email at the beginning of this book is
> that your situation has to be faced on multiple fronts.
> First: get your physical/ mental health evaluated,and get somewhere
> you feel safe.
> Second:  you need to fight the spiritual issues with your spiritual weaponry.
> Praise stills the enemy, and the avenger.  Do you have an audio Bible?
> It wouldn't hurt to play it in the background throughout your day,
> and especially while you are sleeping.
> I would alternate playing scripture outloud with worship music.
> Third:  Most important you need to declare God's place as Lord of your
> situation.  Your head knows He's Lord but your thoughts and feelings
> need some help getting into line with what you know  to be true.
> I've read articles where scientists say that you believe the words
> that come out of your own mouth more than anyone else. So use that and
> sing with the music, and when God highlights a passage of scripture,
> stop  the recording, and repeat. If you need to re say it with either
> "I" or Andrew in the passage.
> For Example:  John 3:16 in part; "For God so loved" Andrew that he
> sent His only begotten son, that Andrew believing in Him should not
> perish, but have everlasting life"
> John 14:1 I will not let my heart be troubled, neither will I let it
> be afraid...
> I hope this helps, and I'm sorry for writing so long.
> Do you have a way to look for hotlines in Canada?
> Donna