November 23
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So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you. – Deuteronomy 31:6(NLT)
DON’T PANIC
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you encounter situations that are challenging
Don’t panic, instead, keep on asking God and praying
Fear not, for the Lord knows your need before you ask
If you are in trouble, he is there, so hold on fast.
Be strong and courageous! He won’t abandon you
He is there even if you don’t see, stay true
Don’t give in to panic for it opens door to sin
Be still and know that he is there to let you win.
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Seven years ago, I was diagnosed with (PTSD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Prior to that, I was told I had asthma and emphysema. My trauma doctor told me that those illnesses were actually not real, instead, he linked it to panic attacks. I had no idea that many years prior to that, I would be rushed to emergency but they couldn’t find out what was really wrong with me. It would come and go and was very hard to deal with when I get triggered.
The bible tells us not to panic whatever the situation is because God is in control and he will never fail or abandon us. He knows everything we are going through.
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PRAYER
Lord, help me to always choose to rest and trust in you.
REFLECTION
How can panic indicate little faith? What is the source of panic?
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