God is sovereign and I know He allowed my husband and me to have Covid. He had a plan and a purpose. I prayed and thanked God for giving us Covid and that I believed it was His will. I admit it was a stretch for me to thank Him for Covid, but I knew I was to thank Him for all things. The Bible says in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;” and Ephesians 5:20 “Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;” There is a song by Lynda Randle “God on the Mountain”. One of the verses says “You talk of faith, when you’re up on the mountain; But talk comes so easy, when life’s at its best; Now it’s down in the valleys, of trials and temptations; That’s where your faith, is really put to the test.”

Anxiety, Christian Life, Faith, Illness, Loneliness, Peace of God, Trials, Trusting GodAmy SappFebruary 1, 2021Comfort, Covid, Faith, Fear, Care, Love, Memorize, Meditate

Fret Not - Misty Humble

2020 has been quite a year! We have seen fear quickly spread across the whole world causing churches, businesses , and schools to shut their doors. Cancellations of weddings, graduations, parties, vacations, family gatherings, funerals, and sporting events have become the “new normal.” Mandates, masks, gloves, sanitizing, and social distancing are overwhelming. Then throw into the mix savage fires, deadly hurricanes, mass rioting, and destruction of cities, statues, properties, and lives. Racial tension has soared. Political differences have been magnified. National dissension and unrest has accelerated. Fear and terror have swept the nation with a vengeance.

Anxiety, Christian Life, God's Will, Life Changes, Love of God, Trials, Trusting GodAmy SappDecember 21, 2020Fret, Fretting, 2020, World, Fear, Tragedy, Cancellations, unrest

ARE YOU SAFE? DO YOU FEEL SAFE? - Elaine Kaighen

Several years ago, my husband preached a message concerning “the name of the LORD”. He explained that the phrase, “the name of” was a way of saying “the character of”, or what that person is known for. It was not simply using that person’s name, but rather knowing that person’s character. This was eye-opening for me, and it transformed my life enabling me to repent of living a life filled with WORRY.

Anxiety, Children, Christian Life, God's Will, Life Changes, Peace of God, Trusting GodAmy SappAugust 10, 2020Safe, Shelter, Children, Trust, Safety

Faint Not! - Virginia Harris

With the spreading of the coronavirus, it appears that there is trouble on every side. You may have lost a job or temporarily laid off. You or a family member may be sick with this virus or have some other health concern. You may have unexpectedly become a home school mom and feel unprepared or unqualified. At this point, your life may be only mildly inconvenienced, but you are desperately missing your church family, the privilege of assembling together, and are feeling spiritually weak. Though we may feel troubled on every side, God's Word says that we don't need to be distressed.

Anxiety, Faith, Illness, Life Changes, Trusting God, TrialsAmy SappApril 6, 2020Worry, Fret, Fear, Trouble, Corona Virus, Sick, Challenges

There is Hope in Mental Illness - Jennifer Skaw

In order of prevalence, the five most common mental illnesses are

Anxiety Disorders: 48 million people annually
Major Depressive Disorder: 17.7 million people annually
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: 9 million people annually
Bipolar Disorder: 7 million people annually
Borderline Personality Disorder: 3.5 million people annually

Let It Snow, Let It Snow! - Amy Dice

I love the snow! I know, I know, some might think I'm crazy, but I just love seeing the gentle falling flakes cover the world with a beautiful soft white blanket. There's just something calming and quiet about falling snow that bids me to "be still and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10)

Anxiety, Christian Life, God's Will, Life Changes, Love of God, Peace of God, Trusting GodAmy SappJanuary 13, 2020Be Still, Calming, Snow, Bible, Peace, Love

He Sees YOU- Laurie Billings

He doesn't get mad because we are human, weak and fallible. He sees our weaknesses and loves us despite it. What I've learned is He actually shows Himself so much more during those moments with such a tender love. I had a night where I was crying and literally having some chest pains as I thought about our situation. I guess you could call it anxiety. This is something that I had never experienced before. It was scary. More than that I was pretty broken and feeling hopeless.

Anxiety, Peace of God, Trusting GodTiffany MooreApril 18, 2019Laurie Billings, anxiety, loneliness, patience

You Can Do It Too!- Bonita Epley

Everybody gets discouraged at times. Everybody feels overwhelmed at times. Everybody feels trapped at times.
Everybody feels stressed at times. You see, you aren't the only one.

Anxiety, Christian Life, Peace of GodTiffany MooreApril 15, 2019depression, anxiety, Walk with God