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Hi jc, I do hope you are continuing to feel better. I know that our feelings can scream at us and seem louder than anything else. We know that God is greater and that Scripture is true, yet our feelings act like bullies with a microphone. I've been struggling too lately, but God has shown me...

jc, How are you doing? You came to my mind and I want you to remember that God loves you so much that He prompts others to pray for you and to check on you. Please let us know on this site how you are. Blessings, Rebecca

I'm so glad that you have been encouraged. God is a God of hope. When the Bible says, "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit", it plainly states that God is a God of hope, not hopelessness. Believe me...

This is a "speech" I learned last year that Winston Churchill gave when people were looking to him for massive encouragement. Those words were the sum of it from my understanding. The reason they impacted me so much was because I discovered them last year when I was at the lowest of lows in my...

Thank you for the Scriptures you listed. I will take the time to read them. Yes, the thoughts do turn our attention upon ourselves and our "perfection." It's like I felt if others I know who are Christians did something, say like being rude and mean to others, I didn't question their faith or...

For so long I have battled intrusive and obsessive thoughts that would cycle around like a whirlwind. I would hear a sermon and be somewhat encouraged, yet not feel safe and secure with God and a real relationship with Him. Then, I would hear a sermon and know that I was not His child and...

I understand hearing so many different thoughts in your head. Sometimes, often times, I image myself placing my head on Jesus' lap and Him just allowing me to rest on Him. He places his scarred hand on my head and allows me to be comforted. Or, I image holding on as I would to my father and...

Thank you Ilona. I appreciate you sharing your experience. I've not been on this site in quite a while, but I read your post today and it touched me. One of the Scriptures I have written out and have felt as if God wants me to concentrate on lately is the very Scripture you said the doctor...

I will join for tomorrow since it is already too late today. Please include my son, Zachary, in your prayers also. He is only 13 and has struggled with ocd, amongst some other possible anxiety-related illnesses, since he was very young. I was diagnosed about 12 years ago, and my mother...

I understand. I can never feel as if I've prayed enough, read enough or trusted enough. There's a lot of guilt involved. I often feel that I need to go to this chapter or pray for this person, or this or that, and it really seems to be about doing rather than learning about and listening to...

Thanks again Adam for your response. Also to you Trailltrader. It is appreciated.

Thank you for your encouraging post of what God is revealing to you. When I think that God has revealed something to me, it helps me sometimes to journal it so that when I am in the valley, I can look back and remember . . . and feel hope. Hugs, Rebecca

I feel that way - if I make a wrong move that something terrible is going to happen and if I'd just listened to God, Who was just trying to warn me, then it wouldn't have happened. My husband says I have more of a heart for God than most people he knows, but I feel it's more of fear of God's...

Adam, I was rereading my post and the responses I received. I obviously forgot to say anything to you about your response to my question. Thank you for your insight and the time you took to post such a detailed response. It sounds as if you have given me some wise advice. Rebecca

Thank you again Kay Kay. I believe you have very sound advice. I just noticed that you live in Plano, TX! Our pastor is there right now receiving holistic treatment for cancer. I remember the name of your city because he said to just recall "Plain o' Texas." :) Thank you so much again...

I never feel as if I've really forgiven people or have been forgiven. I've sometimes told God that I've forgiven and am letting go, but I don't really think that I have. I feel I hold on to things. This is the same thing though about salvation too, that I don't feel that I let go and let God...

Thank you Emilie. The verses you posted in Romans 8 are some of my very favorite ones. I hold onto these a lot. Rebecca

I know that the Bible speaks of partaking of communion unworthily. I doubt my salvation so much and it is a fearful thing for me to take communion because I don't want God's judgment upon me for doing it unworthily. Is partaking of communion an issue for anyone else who feels unforgiven by...

Thank you so much for your responses. My husband doesn't struggle with our son being homeschooled. It doesn't seem to be an issue with him, just with me really. I appreciate you both taking the time to help. Rebecca

There are times when I feel it's all too much too and that God is just angry with me and tired of fooling with me "not getting it right." Our feelings can be so overwhelming can't they? One section of scripture that I hang onto is one I believe that God gave me years ago when I was really low...