It has been over a year since I last posted on this forum. At the time, I indicated that it was my last post, and that family obligations precluded me from continued posting. Although partially true, the real reason was that posting was beginning to leave me psychologically spent and exhausted. Life was busy with family needs and work demands. I figured I had done what I could to help, and now I could just hunker down, focus on riding out the storm, and get through all this with minimal impact.
Boy, was I wrong.
Shortly after I stopped posting, despite early and aggressive treatment with ivermectin, my wife became severely ill with COVID and nearly died. She's better now, but it took several months for full recovery.
All the domains of my life were affected - my internal world, my health, my relationships with others, both professionally and personally, and my family. Everything was turned upside down.
I had very strange, vivid dreams, and at times, horrible nightmares, and more recently, terrible headaches. Prolonged sleeplessness was profoundly clouding my judgement, and one emotion was dominant - fear. The nights were filled with confusion and anxiety, not knowing how to interpret what was happening. There was no stepping away from the storm.
Things are better now. My faith has become increasingly important, and I remember reading somewhere once that fear is the absence of God. Since then, I have put my fear aside, and I am posting this with the hope that this can contribute to an understanding for others that there is no avoiding this battle between good and evil, so you may as well engage in the fight.
As catsfive so aptly put it, if there's anything someone posting can contribute to benefit others, it is all worth it. NCSWIC. God bless.
Welcome back! I completely agree... if God is with us, then who can be against us? And we KNOW He's with us, just as surely as the sun rises in the east every day! We must also understand and take to heart Proverbs 1:7, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction." Thanks for sharing, Fren!
Thank you for your kindness and your wisdom. I cannot begin to tell you how comforting it is
Fear is not the absence of God. God is never absent. He is always here.
Fear is the result of a lack of trust in God.
The world is set up to convince us God is not with us. We are called to come out from the world and trust Him.
When we trust God we walk in Truth. Truth sets us free. Free from fear.
Yours is a more accurate description. Thank you.
Welcome back. I pray that your circumstances continue to improve. I agree with God all things are possible without Him is a different matter.
Much appreciated!
Are you and your wife vaccinated?
Absolutely not
Thank you for sharing your story. It was so clear and gives hope to weather this storm.
You're very welcome!!!
Since coming back to the Lord, the fear has subsided in my life and I can see more clearly. Jesus is amazing! Praise God! Saved by the blood of Jesus! Amen Be saved by the Gospel of Salvation, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. Trust and believe what He did for us all! Died for our SINS!
Amen
For the edifying of the Church,
Matthew 10:28 “And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”
1 John 4:18 “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”
Psalms 118:6 “The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”
Hebrews 13:6 “So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”
Proverbs 29:25 “The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.”
King James Version (KJV)
and Fear of God is the source of Wisdom
Yes
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
One of the most powerful bible verses to remember for what is happening and what is soon to come. We will be ok. We are approaching God’s hour and his Devine plan to restore our world. I believe that.
Absolutely
Glad you’re back fren. I too, have had an extremely rough year, but God is showing Himself every single day. Every single day. We’re not going through this alone. We have the most High waging the war for us and we already have the victory. Hang in there. You are amongst frens who believe
Very sorry to hear how rough your year was. We will all get through this together
Yes, we will
"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."👍👍 Frank Herbert, Dune (Dune #1)
I learned this from Dune, it became a reality in my later relationship with Jesus Christ. I never fear. I sleep pretty good. All my needs are met and always have been. Fear is the absence of faith.