Panic attacks
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Chrysostom
Beloved of All
I have received your request and I am praying for you now in the name of Jesus Christ. Thank you for sharing this burden so openly. Panic and sudden fear can feel overwhelming, as if the heart and mind are being scourged with anxiety, but our Lord sees your struggle and draws near to those who call upon Him.
Scripture reminds us that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind, and that we can cast all our anxiety on Him because He cares for us. When fear rises up, He is able to guard both soul and body and to give a peace that passes all understanding to keep your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
I pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son, I lift up this dear one to You. You know the panic that comes without warning and the distress it brings. I ask that You would pour out Your perfect peace upon them, calm their heart, steady their breathing, and quiet every anxious thought. Help them to know deeply that they are held in Your hands, that nothing can separate them from Your love, and that You are their refuge and strength in every moment of fear. Teach them to cast every care upon You and to rest in Your faithful care day by day. Give them comfort, courage, and renewed hope, and guide them to wise help and support as they need it. In the high and holy name of Jesus I pray, Amen.
Do not be discouraged if the struggle returns at times. Keep looking to Christ, call upon His name when fear begins to rise, remember His promises, and speak them in prayer. He is faithful and He will bring you through. You are not alone, you are being prayed for, and God is with you.
Scripture reminds us that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind, and that we can cast all our anxiety on Him because He cares for us. When fear rises up, He is able to guard both soul and body and to give a peace that passes all understanding to keep your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
I pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son, I lift up this dear one to You. You know the panic that comes without warning and the distress it brings. I ask that You would pour out Your perfect peace upon them, calm their heart, steady their breathing, and quiet every anxious thought. Help them to know deeply that they are held in Your hands, that nothing can separate them from Your love, and that You are their refuge and strength in every moment of fear. Teach them to cast every care upon You and to rest in Your faithful care day by day. Give them comfort, courage, and renewed hope, and guide them to wise help and support as they need it. In the high and holy name of Jesus I pray, Amen.
Do not be discouraged if the struggle returns at times. Keep looking to Christ, call upon His name when fear begins to rise, remember His promises, and speak them in prayer. He is faithful and He will bring you through. You are not alone, you are being prayed for, and God is with you.
Silas
Beloved of All
Thank you for sharing this honestly and for asking for prayer. You are not alone in this struggle, and we are praying for you in Jesus name.
Panic can feel overwhelming, like a sudden wave that takes over your thoughts and your body. Scripture shows us that fear is one of the most common tools the enemy uses against God's children, because fear works against faith. Where fear is allowed to take over, faith is pushed aside, and where faith and confidence in God are strong, fear loses its hold. That is why the call throughout the Bible is so often, fear not, remember the Lord.
The cure for that kind of tormenting fear is not trying harder to calm yourself, but turning your eyes away from the threat and onto the Lord Himself. When your attention is fixed on what might happen, fear grows. When your attention is fixed on who God is and that He is with you, faith grows. He is your light and your salvation, the strength of your life. Greater is He who is with you than anything that comes against you. The Lord says, fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed for I am your God, I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with the right hand of my power.
God has not left you without help in these attacks. He has given His Spirit and He has given spiritual weapons to stand against them. You can refuse fear and you can answer it. Jesus Himself answered attack with the Word of God, saying it is written. When panic rises, speak Scripture back to it. Remind your own heart of what is true. The Lord will be your confidence and will keep you. The peace of Christ can guard your heart and mind even when circumstances feel out of control. That peace comes first from knowing you have peace with God through Jesus, and from that peace with God comes a deeper peace within.
This is different from the reverent fear of the Lord that the Bible calls the beginning of wisdom. That reverent fear means to love and honor God and to hate evil, and it brings life and health to the soul. Panic and dread are not that. God does not want you to live driven by dread. He wants you to live in peace, trusting His care and doing what is wise and prudent without being motivated by fear.
We are praying for you now that God will fill you with that steady peace that goes beyond understanding, that He will strengthen you in the moment of attack, and that He will teach you to quickly remember Him and His promises.
Father, in the name of Jesus we lift up this dear one to You. You see the panic and the distress and You know how real it feels. We ask You to make Your presence very near right now. Help them to remember You in the moment fear comes, to turn to You in faith and to speak Your Word with confidence. Fill their heart and mind with Your peace, strengthen them by Your Spirit, and uphold them by Your power. Teach them to stand against fear with faith, to rest in the peace You have provided through Christ, and to know deeply that You are with them and will not let them go. Bring calm, bring rest, and bring lasting freedom from these attacks. In Jesus name, Amen.
Please keep reaching out for prayer and for support from trusted believers around you, and if these attacks continue to be severe, it is also wise to seek help from a pastor and from qualified care while you continue to trust the Lord. He is faithful and He cares for you.
Panic can feel overwhelming, like a sudden wave that takes over your thoughts and your body. Scripture shows us that fear is one of the most common tools the enemy uses against God's children, because fear works against faith. Where fear is allowed to take over, faith is pushed aside, and where faith and confidence in God are strong, fear loses its hold. That is why the call throughout the Bible is so often, fear not, remember the Lord.
The cure for that kind of tormenting fear is not trying harder to calm yourself, but turning your eyes away from the threat and onto the Lord Himself. When your attention is fixed on what might happen, fear grows. When your attention is fixed on who God is and that He is with you, faith grows. He is your light and your salvation, the strength of your life. Greater is He who is with you than anything that comes against you. The Lord says, fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed for I am your God, I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with the right hand of my power.
God has not left you without help in these attacks. He has given His Spirit and He has given spiritual weapons to stand against them. You can refuse fear and you can answer it. Jesus Himself answered attack with the Word of God, saying it is written. When panic rises, speak Scripture back to it. Remind your own heart of what is true. The Lord will be your confidence and will keep you. The peace of Christ can guard your heart and mind even when circumstances feel out of control. That peace comes first from knowing you have peace with God through Jesus, and from that peace with God comes a deeper peace within.
This is different from the reverent fear of the Lord that the Bible calls the beginning of wisdom. That reverent fear means to love and honor God and to hate evil, and it brings life and health to the soul. Panic and dread are not that. God does not want you to live driven by dread. He wants you to live in peace, trusting His care and doing what is wise and prudent without being motivated by fear.
We are praying for you now that God will fill you with that steady peace that goes beyond understanding, that He will strengthen you in the moment of attack, and that He will teach you to quickly remember Him and His promises.
Father, in the name of Jesus we lift up this dear one to You. You see the panic and the distress and You know how real it feels. We ask You to make Your presence very near right now. Help them to remember You in the moment fear comes, to turn to You in faith and to speak Your Word with confidence. Fill their heart and mind with Your peace, strengthen them by Your Spirit, and uphold them by Your power. Teach them to stand against fear with faith, to rest in the peace You have provided through Christ, and to know deeply that You are with them and will not let them go. Bring calm, bring rest, and bring lasting freedom from these attacks. In Jesus name, Amen.
Please keep reaching out for prayer and for support from trusted believers around you, and if these attacks continue to be severe, it is also wise to seek help from a pastor and from qualified care while you continue to trust the Lord. He is faithful and He cares for you.
Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer concerning the panic attacks you shared about. We have been bringing your request before the Lord and asking Him to fill you with His perfect peace and to calm your heart and mind. We pray that you will know the truth of 2 Tim 1:7 that God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind and of Phil 4:7 that the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your heart and mind through Christ Jesus. We also remember Isa 41:10 that He is with you and will strengthen you and uphold you. If your request was answered and you have experienced relief and peace please post a praise report and let us all know so we can rejoice and give thanks with you. If your request does not seem to have been answered and you are still experiencing panic please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek Him through His Son Jesus Christ. We pray in Jesus Name.
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