tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post7751514541150906088..comments2023-10-21T07:52:07.859-04:00Comments on Overcoming With God: Anxiety and Faith by Carrie Fancett PagelsCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-39897324721087891042012-07-23T18:48:16.209-04:002012-07-23T18:48:16.209-04:00TEDDY chose Snow Angel as her book and it has been...TEDDY chose Snow Angel as her book and it has been ordered for her! CONGRATS again, Teddy!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-85903909150137580692012-07-23T11:30:46.565-04:002012-07-23T11:30:46.565-04:00Thanks, HELEN, and I'll try to copy these to a...Thanks, HELEN, and I'll try to copy these to a file. So glad JAMIE's interview blessed you, too! Praise God his mercies are new every day!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-27859877281543268642012-07-22T22:28:37.136-04:002012-07-22T22:28:37.136-04:00CARRIE - yes, you may certainly repost my comments...CARRIE - yes, you may certainly repost my comments on another post :) I firmly believe that it's so much better to share our experiences so we can help, uplift and encourage and pray for one another.<br /><br />I didn't see Jamie's interview until after this post. But when I read it I was like, "Wow, that's how I felt!" Every morning I used to wake up and think, "Great. Another day." Praise God I'm past that phase now! And the more people pester you with, "What on earth is wrong with you?" the worse you feel.<br /><br />JUDY - praise God for you sister's progress! What a terrible time that must have been for her, and for you. God Bless!Helen Wakefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17535593906695027046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-34293806632710158462012-07-22T22:24:45.780-04:002012-07-22T22:24:45.780-04:00Praise the Lord for how He brought you to Himself!...Praise the Lord for how He brought you to Himself! I know it must have been SO hard, but thank you for sharing. God is so glorious to use even the "worst things" for good.<br />bskaggs(at)zoominternet(dot)netTeddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287620349465201592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-29896294151913020362012-07-22T20:59:44.140-04:002012-07-22T20:59:44.140-04:00JUDY,I love it when we all follow God's leadin...JUDY,I love it when we all follow God's leading. YES, some of those meds require a slow slow process to wean off of. Wow, glad she's okay now. God is so good! Blessings!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-23142876688183302322012-07-22T20:48:16.891-04:002012-07-22T20:48:16.891-04:00Thanks Diana for your prayers. I really appreciat...Thanks Diana for your prayers. I really appreciate your kindness.<br /><br />Carrie,I felt lead to come to your blog to read what you had written. I didn't come to win a book, that wasn't why I left a comment. I forgot to add I wasn't entering. <br /><br />It is amazing what panic and anxiety attacks can do. Can you believe there was a period of 15 years where my sister never left her home? Praise God she has come along way. Just recently she weaned herself off of her meds. What a mistake she made. She didn't know that the one med she was taking was highly addictive and she should have taken 2+ years to get off of it. She really had me worried with what was going on with her body. I was scared for her. The withdrawal her body was going through oh my...she could have died from some of the complications she was experiencing. Prayers were answered and her doctor has gotten her back on the right track. Who would have known that these drugs were so dangerous?<br /><br />Thank you again for posting what God leads you to post. One never knows when a life will be touched. Life is full of hurts...but God is our ultimate healer!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662361293867445784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-42748640236060351892012-07-22T18:13:40.164-04:002012-07-22T18:13:40.164-04:00JUDY, you are welcome, and I am so glad DIANA and ...JUDY, you are welcome, and I am so glad DIANA and I could could encourage some folks this weekend! I was telling my hubby that one reason I post on Saturdays (which is the day no no looks at blogs) is because I figure whoever God needs to come read my posts will be there. And oftentimes the other members of the quartet and I just encourage each other--and that might be all we need to do. Blessings!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-50067188741163967562012-07-22T16:47:04.682-04:002012-07-22T16:47:04.682-04:00CONGRATS to TEDDY for winning her choice of any on...CONGRATS to TEDDY for winning her choice of any one of Jamie's books!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-9124100353505189922012-07-22T16:45:07.526-04:002012-07-22T16:45:07.526-04:00Thank you, JUDY. Praying for you and your sister. ...Thank you, JUDY. Praying for you and your sister. We are overcomers daily through Him who loves us!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-32866649735807003032012-07-22T15:00:45.196-04:002012-07-22T15:00:45.196-04:00Beautiful prayer Diana. My Sister suffers from pa...Beautiful prayer Diana. My Sister suffers from panic attacks, anxiety, closed in spaces (like elevators), etc. She is on medication and has been for a lot of years. She has been through a lot in her adult life and some of this I'm sure stems from our childhood days. May I add that I am so proud of her. The pain that children suffer at the hands of grown adults just amazes me and still angers me. What right do they have?<br /><br />I don't suffer the way my sister does. Mine manifested itself in other behaviors. Both of us have come along way....it is by the Grace of God that we made it through these difficult times. <br /><br />Thank you for your post Carrie.<br /><br />Blessings!<br />JudyJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662361293867445784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-29547541245271980462012-07-22T13:23:00.685-04:002012-07-22T13:23:00.685-04:00TEDDY is our new weekly winner per random. org, si...TEDDY is our new weekly winner per random. org, since I did not have PAT COWAN's email addy. TEDDY, if you are an international winner you can pick ANY of JAMIE's books in email format. Otherwise you can pick in your choice of format and your choice of book. CONGRATS!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-51719724719815260372012-07-22T12:47:54.090-04:002012-07-22T12:47:54.090-04:00Wow, I am humbled that God would use this post to ...Wow, I am humbled that God would use this post to minister to the needs of others. HELEN and BARB, please know that all of us here at OTT-WGH are fighting the good fight for the Lord every day. And we pray for our readers. The effectual prayer of the saints availeth much! Now I want to know if we can repost your comments for a future post, to minister to others. And I want to thank JAMIE for sharing about her experiences and MARYLU, too. I asked JAMIE to really pray about using this topic as a platform for her ministry to other women. And I am so appreciative that our DIANA is speaking out. Let's join hands and come against the enemy today. Blessings!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-6322532014892233342012-07-22T08:34:05.168-04:002012-07-22T08:34:05.168-04:00You're so welcome, BARB...and HELEN, that pray...You're so welcome, BARB...and HELEN, that prayer covers you, sweetie, and those "little" anxieties and panic attacks are gonna fall by the wayside in Jesus name.<br /><br />MaryLu, I'm so honored that the Spirit of the Lord would deal with me to share that prayer on CARRIE'S post, and that you would read it aloud and agree with me for the touch that you need.<br /><br />CARRIE, I don't mean to take your spot here, I just have such compassion for these ladies, having been there and done that! And still battling but OVERCOMING!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-38299164488061824202012-07-22T02:25:49.937-04:002012-07-22T02:25:49.937-04:00Thank you so much Carrie for this post! I've h...Thank you so much Carrie for this post! I've had two periods in my life where I've been crippled by panic attacks for several months. I live with the shadow of it returning every day. But I'm praying that now I'm more aware of my triggers, that my increased vigilance enables me to keep it at bay. I've decided I'd rather live with regular, very minor anxieties and recognise them as warnings, then go blissfully unaware for years only to be pulverised by overwhelming panic attacks again.<br /><br />Thank you to everyone here for sharing their experiences, it's always comforting when we know we're not the only ones suffering!<br /><br />And thank you DIANA for that wonderful prayer.<br /><br />Prayers and blessings to you all!Helen Wakefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17535593906695027046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-49859087124478703892012-07-22T00:27:35.098-04:002012-07-22T00:27:35.098-04:00There are very concrete examples I could name in m...There are very concrete examples I could name in my family as well as myself who have suffered from anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, addictions, physical and emotional abuse, and negativism. These emotions are real. Frighteningly real. I appreciate what each of you has shared and I plan to copy this entire article and your shared comments and keep it in my notebook. Dianne, your prayer is so beautiful and thank you for expressing it. I feel so much more normal now that I know other women I look up to and respect are overcomers just as I am. It isn't easy to admit the shame we have felt and the guilt that goes with it. The best part is realizing that we have nothing to be guilty about. Thank you dear ladies. I love you.<br /><br />Friend in Christ,<br />Barb Shelton<br />barbjan10 at tx dot rr dot comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14882288703593261021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-40654354081793914462012-07-21T22:05:12.172-04:002012-07-21T22:05:12.172-04:00That does sound like you two, lol! Amen to what y...That does sound like you two, lol! Amen to what you said! Give that box the old heave ho with a pirate's mighty arm, ML! Many blessings. <br /><br />God touch all of us tonight and may we lay our burdens at Your capable feet. In Jesus's name, amenCarrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-71670056483163210922012-07-21T22:01:13.948-04:002012-07-21T22:01:13.948-04:00Fun loving, great sense of humor, creative, a perf...Fun loving, great sense of humor, creative, a perfectionist and highly sensitive. That's me! Amazing how much that fits. <br />Thank you for that marvelous prayer, Diana. I read it out loud and add my Amen to it. I honestly believe that the closer we get to Jesus.. the less fear we have. Its just that often times the enemy tries his darndest to keep us from spending time with God and from growing in Him. <br /><br />I'm visualizing my cares all stuffed in a box and I'm leaving it at the throne. Thank you, Carrie. <br /><br />Ingrid, I'm lifting up a prayer for your SIL right now. :-)MaryLu Tyndallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03627854450199870544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-38510540043090047802012-07-21T21:25:11.647-04:002012-07-21T21:25:11.647-04:00INGRID, I hope your SIL found the post and our dia...INGRID, I hope your SIL found the post and our dialogue helpful. DIANA has sent me some AMAZING prayers! One of them, when she prayed for double blessings, another person prayed the same, and another as if a Holy Spirit chain prayer had happened without us knowing. And I WAS BLESSED double!!! That was so cool!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-57571086678527556632012-07-21T21:15:42.764-04:002012-07-21T21:15:42.764-04:00INGRID, you are welcome, dear. This prayer is for ...INGRID, you are welcome, dear. This prayer is for your sis-in-law as well. :) And thank you for sharing CARRIE'S post with her.Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-43476671498651593122012-07-21T20:51:44.329-04:002012-07-21T20:51:44.329-04:00Thank you for the great Post about Anxiety/Panic a...Thank you for the great Post about Anxiety/Panic attacks, my Sister in Law suffers from them. I will let her read this Post because I think she can learn from it. <br />Also Diana, thank you for the Prayer.<br />God Bless you all<br />IngridAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893053917609496114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-57635296783562799652012-07-21T20:41:48.345-04:002012-07-21T20:41:48.345-04:00I am doing that right now, CARRIE. It works, b/c I...I am doing that right now, CARRIE. It works, b/c I've done it before! Joyce Meyer once said that sometimes it takes awhile of doing all the right things to bring all the right results!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-47150770205123217182012-07-21T20:24:56.496-04:002012-07-21T20:24:56.496-04:00AMEN, Sister DIANA! And all of you who are great ...AMEN, Sister DIANA! And all of you who are great visualizers do this--picture all your cares wrapped up in a big heavy box and heave it into God's arms. He's fully capable of taking care of any and all of your burdens. And mine!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-76718956151974130282012-07-21T20:17:54.279-04:002012-07-21T20:17:54.279-04:00I just feel led by the Holy Spirit to pray right n...I just feel led by the Holy Spirit to pray right now if that's ok.<br /><br />Heavenly Father, we know that there are people reading this post that may never leave a comment, but are suffering with fear, anxiety, or panic attacks. We also know that it's Your will that we not live in fear of anyone or anything, or have irrational fears. Lord, I bind any foul spirit of fear that the enemy has tried to plague my friends here with, and command it to leave and never return! I loose that peace that passeth all understanding to rest and abide in each one from this day forth, in Jesus mighty name. No more unfounded fears, anxieties, or worries, but we cast all our cares on you for You care for us. Thank you, Lord, for CARRIE, MARYLU, and JAMIE, and continue to bless the works of their hands. And we thank you for the answers now, in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-27374625724749126402012-07-21T20:08:30.349-04:002012-07-21T20:08:30.349-04:00DIANA, thanks so much for sharing! You are such a...DIANA, thanks so much for sharing! You are such a blessing! One point you make is about facing the fears. Feel the fear and face it and deal with it anyway if it is something real, like abuse. Process it instead of repressing. Big hugs!<br /><br />MARYLU, a chicken? Cool! LOL!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-54028799011826628262012-07-21T19:57:27.499-04:002012-07-21T19:57:27.499-04:00I think my panic attacks (besides having blonde ha...I think my panic attacks (besides having blonde hair and blue eyes:)), is more of a PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) thing in my case, resulting from years of child abuse. I started having them in my 20s and I asked the doctor, "Why now, when the abuse has ended?" He said when I was going through the abuse I had to be strong to cope, but it stays in the subconscious mind, and stress as an adult will usually cause the panic attack prone person to start having them. In dreams at night, my mind would replay some of the abuse, b/c I would avoid thinking about it during the day and I would awaken with a full on panic atttack.<br /><br />MaryLu, I watched a program on tv about people that have panic attacks, and it said that alot of them are fun loving, have a great sense of humor, tend to be creative, but are usually perfectionists, and can be sensitive. So that describes me to a "T". <br /><br />Perfect love casts out fear, and God has not given us the spirit of fear but of power, love, and of a sound mind! Two scriptures to stand on!<br /><br />Thanks, CARRIE, for featuring this post, and MaryLu thanks for sharing! We love you and have all been through so much we would never judge you for what you have chosen to share here with us, and appreciate you so much for doing so.Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.com