The Battle Within: Overcoming Panic and Negative Thoughts - 166

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So, what makes you panic?

For the most part, I am pretty levelheaded. It takes a lot to stir me up. I’ll tell you what makes me panic. Getting into situations I can’t control makes me panic! If I am swimming and I get too far out from the shore (I’m not a very strong swimmer), I can panic if I’m not careful and worry I won’t make it back. Especially if the tide is pulling me out. I don’t do cliff diving or diving boards. I can’t control myself while I am in midflight so that makes me panic while I’m gliding through the air! I can lead small groups but put me in front of a huge crowd of people with all eyes on me for a speech, well, I’m probably going to panic! I may stumble my way through it, but it might not be pretty!

Fear grips me, panic sets in, and life can become a ball of uncontrolled anxiety.

What was happening at those moments?

What about you? What makes you panic?

Sometimes we can lose our grip on life due to panic and Satan will take advantage of it most every time.

Join us this week as we navigate this subject and talk about ways we can overcome that issue in our lives. We also find parallels in the biblical story of Elijah's descent into despair. Elijah's journey reminds us that peace can be found even in the darkest of times, through faith and the presence of God. This episode highlights not only his personal turmoil but how his story resonates with our own battles against hopelessness. In your moments of overwhelming battles, remember that you are not alone, and strength can be found through spiritual community and the reassurance of God's nearness.

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We pray you have a blessed week!

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