"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
When I am suffering from illnesses and anxiety/depression, these songs help calming my heart and reminding me that I am not alone. God is always with me.
May they bring you clam.
When I am severely anxious or having a panic attack, I try my best to mindfully focus on memorizing or reciting/singing lyrics to help keeping my mind on God. Below are some lyrics that help grounding me down.
I hope this will help you, too.
"Be still my soul the Lord is on thy side
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain
Leave to thy God to order and provide
In every change He faithful will remain
Be still my soul thy best, thy heavenly friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end" (Be Still My Soul)
"Rain came and wind blew
But my house was built on You
I'm safe with You
I'm gonna make it through" (Firm Foundation)
"Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in his wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of his glory and grace" (Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus)
During dark and difficult times, I hang on to and meditate on these bible verses.
May God's Words lead you through challenging times.
"My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise renews my life." Psalms 119:50
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;" Proverbs 3:5
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me." John 14:1
"Stay awake, stand firm in your faith, be brave, be strong. Everything should be done in love." 1 Corinthians 16:13-14."
"This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24
No matter how sick or anxious I am, I commit myself to have daily alone time with God by reading and meditating on bible verses, devotional materials, and bible study. I take notes, and I quietly reflect and review what I read.
In the beginning, it was difficult to concentrate and be grounded, but slowly I can feel the peace from God.
May God fill your heart with peace.
Every Day in His Presence: 365 Devotions by Dr. Charles Stanley
God stays close to my heart with these bible verses that I treasure.
May God fill your heart with love and wisdom.
"Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. " Psalms 23:6
" Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
"The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust Him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with Joy." Psalms 28:7
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." Psalms 46:1
"For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose." Philippians 2:13
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Ephesians 4:32
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, I will give you rest." Mathew 11:28
"I am the light of the world, whoever follow me will never walk in darkness, but have the light of life." John 8:12
"Do you not know? Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:28-31
" Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7
"Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life." Psalm 143:8
"Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him." Psalm 37:7