Tomorrow morning I will be interviewed by the local TBN station, and I’m both excited and a little nervous. OK, maybe more than a little. But as I thought about what I would want to share, I was overwhelmed by God’s goodness, and how much my life has changed for the better.
Ten years ago I was suffering with debilitating anxiety, and experiencing frequent panic attacks. I had always had a tendency to be anxious, but suddenly it had become paralyzing. Before I even knew what was happening, I was having an angiogram and went into cardiac arrest for several minutes. Even after I was “back”, I was in ICU because of neurological issues. Yet five days later I walked out of the hospital with no ill affects.
After the Lord miraculously healed my heart, I wish I could tell you that the panic was gone. In actuality I continued to struggle, though never as intensely. But my God never left me. With the help of others who believed in the power of prayer, I can tell you with joy that I haven’t had a panic attack in seven years. All glory to God!!
Here’s the thing…if you’d told me back then I would be panic free, working a job that I love, and writing novels, I probably would’ve said you were crazy. When you’re drowning in a pit of despair, it’s nearly impossible to imagine life will ever be different.
Tonight I want to encourage you to believe that the Lord is working everything together for good for those who love God (Romans 8:28). I pray that you will lift your eyes to the hill, where your help comes from (Psalm 121:1).
when will you be on air? I want to watch!!
So sorry Kimberly, but I just saw this! It went well and there will be an edited version on you tube at some point. I will post my interview when it becomes available:)