Anxiety Posts

Peace that Prevails

I love the word prevail, especially when paired with peace. Knowing I can experience inner calm, even when chronic pain triggers anxiety, settles my soul.

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God’s peace is resplendent with beauty … untouched by circumstances and unscathed by chaos.

Life is Rarely Red: Triaging Daily Life

While my feelings often jump quickly to red, the truth is that life is rarely red. Sometimes yellow is more accurate (like being on time for a medical appointment). I’ve discovered that life is meant to be lived in the green zone.

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Triaging Daily Life

In the Fog: Finding God When You Can’t See Much Else

Concentration became close to impossible. I would list the things I wanted to accomplish in my head, but often even the essentials slipped through my fingers. As morning became evening, I would remember all that I had not done. It wasn’t that I lost interest; I really did want to... Where was God?

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"Father God, when all around us and inside us seems foggy and grey, help us to remember that You are our source of light and life." Karin Fendick

A Stable Place on the Emotional Roller Coaster

I used to think the phrase “chronic pain” pertained primarily to physical symptoms — aching joints, relentless fatigue, involuntary movements, difficulty with everyday tasks, and more. Yet in the three years since my pain journey began, I’ve found myself riding an emotional roller coaster I didn’t see coming.

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"The emotional roller coaster of chronic pain can derail our sense of well-being. God promises to carry us through, no matter our ups and downs." Lee Ann Zanon

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