Battling Anxiety Over Dark Forces
Hello, I’m Lila, a 22-year-old who has recently started experiencing intense anxiety surrounding the idea of dark forces and attacks. I’ve noticed that every time I try to pray, I feel overwhelmed by thoughts of fear and doubt. It’s discouraging, and I feel isolated in this struggle. I need prayer for healing from this anxiety and for strength to push through the fear. I want to be free to worship and connect with God without these interruptions. Please pray that I can reclaim my peace and find assurance in God's love.
Pastor's Response
Pastor Samuel Abara
Church Planting Director
Dear Lila, thank you for opening up about your struggles. It’s very easy for fear and anxiety to disrupt our connection with God, but I want to encourage you that you are not alone in this fight. Jesus himself offers us comfort in John 14:27, reminding us, 'Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you.' It is essential to accept this peace as a gift from Him. Additionally, 2 Timothy 1:7 assures us that 'God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.' Holding onto His word will help alleviate your worries. Let’s join in prayer: Heavenly Father, I lift Lila before You. May she feel Your love surrounding her, casting out all fear. Please grant her the peace to worship freely and reclaim her joy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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