Coping with fear

The following I read as my devotion in: "Our Daily Bread", this morning. This has got to be my favourite Bible verse!
Please read my commends following it.

Read: Psalm 31:14-24
As for me, I trust in You, O Lord. Psalm 31:14

Many people are afraid of flying. The thought of being airborne fills them with anxiety. For that reason the American Phobic Society recommends these techniques for coping with the fear of flying:

*Avoid sugar and caffeine before and during a flight.
*Lean back at takeoff; let your muscles go limp.
*Rate your anxiety on a scale from 1 to 10.
*Think positive thoughts; note how much your fear decreases.
*Breathe deeply; close your eyes; stretch your arms.
*Wear a rubber band on your wrist and snap it to break unpleasant thoughts.

These are five good suggestions. But I have a sixth that works with all kinds of fear. In fact, it's the most important of all: Put your trust in God.

That's what David did in Psalm 31. A conspiracy had arisen against him. His friends had abandoned him. His reign appeared to be over. Death seemed certain. But he made a choice and declared, "As for me, I trust in You, O Lord" (v.14).

When you're afraid, it may help to breathe deeply or snap rubber bands. But don't leave out the best way to cope with the fear of flying or any other fear. Follow David's example and put your trust in God. Dave Egner

Lord, I believe, but gloomy fears
Sometimes will cloud my sight;
I look to You with prayers and tears,
And cry for strength and light. Wreford

It has been three months since I stopped taking chemo. I have not mentioned that I am going for my tests. Last week I had bloodwork done, which includes the CEA (cancer)marker. Tuesday October the 11th I will have a CTScan done. I have to start by taking the contrast the night before, and in the morning before I go to the hospital. So I get to drink some delicious stuff three times. I'll be glowing in the dark!!!

Next Thursday the 13th we will be going to the oncologist, Dr Harris, for results. I have been very honest with people since I was diagnosed with cancer. I do not believe in complaining, have been very positive. But......I have to admit that I needed to read this devotion today! Hey, I am only human. I really do not want to hear bad news. Then again, knowing myself, I would except it with grace!!

So, since my blog is "callforprayer", this is exactly what I am doing right now. I have been plagued with negative thoughts by the enemy, and have been feeling tired as well (could be the reason!)

Please remember me, and my family in prayer. I really do not want to solve this with "rubber bands", haha.

I will keep you updated, love Trudy