Share Your Story with Others to Bring them Comfort.
When They are Troubled, We Will be Able to Give them The-Same Comfort God has Given Us.
By Christy Boulware
2 Corinthians 1:4-6 KJV
[4] who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
[5] For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
[6] And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer:
or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.
Share Your Story with Others to Bring them Comfort.
I remember the moment I felt called to share my anxiety journey like it was yesterday.
It was warm and sunny on Mother’s Day weekend in 2011—my family was outside enjoying a barbecue.
I was dealing with anxiety considerably well and was in a great spot—body, soul, and spirit.
Then suddenly, I felt a strong prompting while lounging on my chair on the driveway:
It’s time to write about your experience with panic and anxiety.
Initially, I laughed it off.
Who would want to hear all about my panic attacks? Nobody cares about that.
I was obedient and posted my story on a blog. Laying myself bare, I didn’t hold back.
But I was shocked by the responses.
One by one, I was receiving feedback. Overwhelmingly, the reactions were, “Me too.”
I needed to process; what did they mean, me too?
Was I not the only one who struggled with panic attacks?
How could this be, and why was no one talking about their struggles?
Share Your Story with Others to Bring them Comfort.
Let’s pause to read a scripture: “He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others.
When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.
For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ.
Even when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for your comfort and salvation!” (2 Cor. 1:4–6 NLT)
Second Corinthians 1 directly confirms what I heard on that beautiful sunny day on the driveway.
Sharing my story means I get to share the comfort God has given me. We should spread comfort like confetti.
Talking openly about my pain and the comfort I have received from God is like pressing a pay-it-forward button.
The person on the other side receives comfort for their pain, comfort that could ultimately lead to salvation.
Have you thought about sharing your anxiety story and how God has helped you?
Share Your Story with Others to Bring them Comfort.
Deal with Anxiety!
Galatians 6:2 KJV
[2] Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
What you focus on grows.
If all you do is sit around and think about your fears, you will become more anxious and depressed.
Another step you can take to avoid anxiety flare-ups is to help others deal with fear.
Most people think they must be worry-free and exempt from panic attacks before they can help someone dealing with anxiety.
That could not be further from the truth.
Your struggle with anxiety is what qualifies you to help.
There is nothing worse than asking for help with anxiety from someone who doesn’t understand it.
You are more equipped to help others if you struggle with anxiety because you will likely have a greater sense of empathy.
Interestingly, helping others can improve mental health, lower stress, increase happiness, and boost confidence.
Share Your Story with Others to Bring them Comfort.
Scripture also backs helping others.
What if you are the person God will use to help someone overcome anxiety and walk in a more surrendered life?
If you are bold and brave with how anxiety has impacted your life, it might cause a ripple effect of healing in their life.
Sharing is caring, and it feels great to do it!
Also Read: Be Still, and Know That I Am God – Diademng (thediademng.org)
If You would like to Comfort others through your stories, please write to thediadem@hotmail.com testimonies@thediademng.org
Share Your Story with Others to Bring them Comfort.
Sharing is caring, and it feels great to do it! Sharing my story means I get to share the comfort God has given me. We should spread comfort like confetti.
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