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Hi @mattkl817 - I have read of your anxiety issues and the replies of others with similar issues. I would like to suggest another path of assistance. I know the peace of God that I have. You can have it too. If you have a Bible look up these verses. No, I will write them out here. John 3:16 says "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son (Jesus) that whoever believes in Him shall not die but have everlasting life." Knowing God brings peace. Another scripture, Jesus said in John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives." (He brings peace that passes understanding.) " Do not let your heart be troubled and do not be afraid." Paul, a follower of God, in the New Testament offers a blessing from God in Romans 1:7b "Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ." Another scripture in Romans 14:33 says "For God is not a God of disorder but of peace." There are many other verses of peace.
I am 88 years old. I have had my share of difficulties in this world, as we all do. When I am concerned about something, I talk to God (pray) and He gives me peace. (I do not worry, that helps no one.) I sincerely hope this brings comfort to you. Em1954
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This is in reply to Em1954. I know the Bible verses of which you speak. I have anxiety still. I know the more you love God, the more Satan tries to pull you away. He and his demons (minions?) are everywhere and after Christians. I know that when a person is saved, the Bible says your Father forgives your sins as far as the East is from the West. I thought I would live a life for Jesus after being saved. However, I keep sinning and then Satan says: "you are not saved or you would you wouldn't do those things". I just don't have the peace I had as a child when I accepted Jesus Christ as my savior. I know the devil is alive and well, always after people. "Be sober-minded, be watchful, your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1Peter 5:8 Satan goes for the stragglers, the hurting people. Anyway, the point I am trying to make is this: I pray for the peace I once have (you have it now). I pray my name is written in the Book of the Lamb. I have not lived as God wanted me to all these years. I'm into the what ifs. What if I had done this, done that, instead of ____ ____??? I pray for the peace that passes all understanding. May God bless everyone who suffers from anxiety. Yes, reading my Bible is what I do each morning. My husband is reading his for the sixth time at the moment. He was baptized just a few years ago. He does not have anxiety. He had a wonderful life. His parents were Christians, lived a wonderful life. He says he is ready to go to Heaven any time. This is fantastic. I have belonged to a Bible study group for several years and I love those women as if they were my sisters. We actually are, I know. They don't understand my anxiety. I pray we all have peace.
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Hi @em1954, I see that this is your first post on Mayo Clinic Connect. Thus I offer a gentle reminder that Connect is an inclusive and welcoming community where members can share health experiences. While some members may find comfort and healing in prayer and religion, it is important to note that some may not or may hold different faith beliefs. Thus our Community Guidelines state https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/about-connect/tab/community-guidelines/
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Em, do you also live with depression and/or anxiety?