Call Upon the Lord for Help

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EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, I share an excerpt from Step One of my new book, Living Perfectly Loved, where I vulnerably share my story of hitting rock bottom with anxiety and fear. It was in humbling myself and calling upon the Lord for help, that I received the help I needed to break free from the grip of anxiety and fear. 

It’s hard to admit we have a problem we’re not strong enough to fix on our own, but after hearing my story and learning that from humility comes wisdom (Proverbs 11:2 NIV), I believe you will be inspired to take that step in faith, too. 

CONNECT WITH KELLY: I’m your host, Kelly Ann Snyder, a Christian writer, speaker, and teacher. Grateful to God for rescuing me from the grip of anxiety and fear, I created this podcast, started a blog, launched a small group for women at my church, and wrote my first book titled, Living Perfectly Loved, to encourage, equip, and inspire Christian women to live free from fear and full of joy, secure in God’s perfect love. I enjoy fresh flowers, nature walks, decorating my home, sipping tea, and studying God's Word.

Visit my website at kellyannsnyder.com to learn more about me and Living Perfectly Loved Ministries, including information that can help you take the next step forward in your faith journey.

By signing up for my email list today, you’ll get blog and podcast episodes sent directly to your inbox, and be given the opportunity to learn about other Living Perfectly Loved Ministries offerings made available only to my subscribers. Here’s a link to a free resource I created for signing up: 40 Anxiety-Reducing Self-Care Tips for the Weary

You can also purchase my new book on Amazon today: Living Perfectly Loved: A Christian’s 12-Step Journey to Freedom from the Grip of Anxiety and Fear

Find me on my Facebook Page @kellyannsnyderauthor and on my Facebook profile @kellyannsnyderofficial, as well as on my Instagram account @kellyannsnyderofficial. I look forward to connecting with you soon!

DISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. This podcast is not a substitute for consultation with a licensed practitioner. Please consult with your physician or healthcare specialist regarding the suggestions and recommendations made in this podcast. The podcast host makes no guarantees concerning the level of success you may experience by following the advice and strategies she has offered, and you accept the risk that results will differ for each individual. The use of this podcast implies your acceptance of this disclaimer.

For additional help or resources, I recommend you consider reaching out to a professional Christian counselor or a pastor at a church for guidance in your next steps. 

Episode Transcript

Kelly Ann Snyder (00:02):
I'm Kelly Ann Snyder.
Welcome to Living PerfectlyLoved, the podcast created to
encourage, equip, and inspireyou to live free from fear and
full of joy, secure in God'sperfect love.
If you're longing to stand firmin Christ amidst the storms of
life with a faith deeply rootedin God's perfect love, stop

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anxiety and fear from stealingyour joy and controlling your
life, shine brightly and lovefearlessly, confident in who God
uniquely created and called youto be, then this faith-inspiring
podcast, full of practical helpand spiritual tools, is for you.
You're listening to Season One,Episode two Call upon the Lord

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for help.
brought to you by LivingPerfectly Loved Ministries and
my new book living PerfectlyLoved: A Christian's 12-Step
Journey to Freedom from the Gripof Anxiety and Fear.
For all recommended resources,products, and freebies discussed
in this episode, please see thenotes for this episode.

(01:08):
I'm happy to announce that ineach episode this season, I will
be sharing an excerpt from mybook containing each of the 12
steps the Lord used to deliverme from the grip of anxiety and
fear.
In this way, you'll be getting asneak peek into my book, Living
Perfectly Loved.
I'm so glad you've decided tojoin me.
Subscribe to my email list [e-mail] and you will

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be kept in the loop with allbook and ministry-related
announcements I make, and beeligible to receive all free
resources I create and sharewith my subscribers.
Visit my website atkellyandsnyder.com to learn more
about Living Perfectly LovedMinistries, including direct
links to purchase my book andinformation that can help you

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take the next step forward inyour faith journey.
If you haven't yet listened tomy podcast trailer, I'd like to
invite you to do so afterlistening to this episode.
All right.
Let's get started! The followingis an excerpt from step one of
my book.
Living perfectly loved titledcall upon the Lord for help.

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Alone.
I sat in the darkness of mybedroom, bearing a happiness.
I could not shake.
anxiety, tightly grip, my chest,and a dark cloud of depression
loomed over me.
I know I can't give up.
I told myself.
But I can't keep going.
Rocky myself on the tatteredcarpet on my bedroom floor with

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tears streaming down my face.
I was utterly desperate forescape from the prison of my
mind.
The pain gouge so deep, it feltalmost more physical than
emotional.
I had reached my breaking pointand in my tormented state, I
cried out into the darkness.
I just can't do this anymore.

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I want to die.
These thoughts came to me at mydarkest time.
When I couldn't see a way out ofthe prison of anxiety and fear I
was in.
Perhaps you felt this way too.
You've kept in it.
but you found it's not enough tofree you from the grip, anxiety
and fear have on you.
Believe me.

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I know the feelings offrustration.
Anguish and hopelessness, likecome from struggling with
anxiety and fear for so long.
I know the tears you've criedbecause I've cried them too.
I have felt the consistent tightgrip on my chest.
That makes it hard to breathefreely.
And I've nearly collapsed fromcomplete exhaustion.

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At the effort it takes to keepfighting anxiety day after day.
I've experienced stabbing painin the pit of my stomach and the
digestive upset that followswhenever my theory is triggered.
I know the torment anddebilitating pain that living
with anxiety and fear causes.
Emotionally, spiritually andphysically.

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However I can also say becauseof how the Lord has since
rescued me.
I know the peace healing andfreedom that is found in knowing
and relying on God's unfailing.
Perfect love.
And living in full surrender tohis plans and purposes for my
life.
This is how I can.

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We can now say.
To you with confidence.
That God.
has made a way for you toovercome anxiety and fear.
Hand in hand with him.
The question is.
Are you ready to take a hold ofGod's hand now and begin your
journey out of living in feartoward living perfectly loved.
The Bible says in Psalms 1 21verses one through two.

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I lived at my eyes to themountains.
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, themaker of heaven and earth.
Jesus was with me when I couldnot find my way out of the
darkness.
In my darkest hour, when Icalled upon his name, Jesus came
to my rescue.

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His light broke through.
My savior was right therefighting for me, his light
shining within me and all aroundme.
Commanding the darkness to flee.
Jesus is with you now, too.
He will lead you out of thedarkness of living in fear.
And into the light of livingperfectly loved in relationship

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with him.
It will take time.
But by calling upon the Lord forhelp.
You can begin the process withhim.
Let's pray.
Heavenly father, thank you forsending your son Jesus, so that
we do not have to live indarkness, but can live to enjoy
the light of life.
I pray for the one listeningright now, who wants to begin

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her journey out of the darknessand into the light of your love.
Please take a hold of her hand.
And remind her not to be afraid.
Help her to be humble and acceptthe help you offer in whatever
form it comes.
Draw her closer to you.
Show her your deliverance.

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Guide her in your truth andrestore the joy of her salvation
to her.
All our hope is in you.
In Jesus' name?
I pray.
Amen.
Thanks for listening to thisepisode of the Living Perfectly
Loved podcast.
While it's true that God is loveand we are perfectly loved by

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Him, we all struggle at times tolive like this true.
While we should strive to growin Christ likeness, we can rest
in knowing God loves us becauseof who He is, not because of who
we are or anything we could everdo for Him.
In Jesus Christ, we are enough!Remember, you don't have to be

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perfect to live perfectly loved.
You have always been and willalways be a completely forgiven,
fully accepted, deeply loved,daughter the King.
Beautiful friend, His grace isfor you.
Please subscribe to my podcastnow and stay tuned for another
episode of Living PerfectlyLoved.

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May the Lord bless you and keepyou.
May He shine His face on you andbe gracious to you.
May He turn His face toward youand give you peace, in Jesus'
name.