My name is Donna and I’m 47 years old. Living with panic disorder and agoraphobia has been hard for me, but I know that God is with me, holding my hand, every step of the way.
I was always nervous and insecure as a child. I’m a victim of abuse from a older sibling. I was abandoned by my father at an early age and even though he comes in and out of my life, I still lack the kind of security that lies deep within each person. God has filled that insecurity up within my soul. There are times when I go out of His will and feel that insecure feeling again, but thanks to God sending Jesus to die on the cross for my sins, I can go to Him and ask His forgiveness and feel His love inside my heart.
I asked Jesus into my heart in 1974, but was what people call a “roller coaster” Christian. Sometimes I would read my bible, then, even years would go by and I would think that I could do that another time. But, the Lord always brought me back to Himself and planted my feet on solid ground. He forgave me of my sins and made me feel secure again. I had let the cares and worries of this world and of my affliction of panic disorder and agoraphobia almost rule my life sometimes. I became housebound for a few years. I’m not housebound now, but I still have to have my sister as my “safe person” when I go out. I feel that God is healing me of this affliction but in His time. Some people are healed instantly, while others have a resistant spirit and need more time to come to an understanding of how God works in our lives. I’m one of those people. But, God never gives up. He say’s that nothing can pluck us out of His hand.
Our comforter, the Holy Spirit, makes the insecurity go away from me and keeps me safe. “The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in My name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.” John 14:26 KJV
It seems in this world today that people are so lost and do not want to be found, but for those who care enough about their lives and eternity, I encourage you to ask Jesus into your heart, to forgive you of your past sins and then go and live a life worthy to be called a child of God. Ask yourself, where will I spend eternity? “The trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.” 1 Corinthians 15:52 KJV
Blessings to all,
Donna Summerlin
Keep your cool! 🙂
Smile!
God is good! 😛
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