Thanks for posting this, Salvation! I have been dealing with anxiety for the last few months. Especially the “what ifs” in life and always worrying about the future instead of taking it day to day. Opening the Bible and reading scripture (and praying) have helped tremendously!
Thanks for your testimony.
My point is that when you get into industrial-grade anxiety and mental agitation (clinically significant symptomatology) the prayers and scripture reading aren't necessarily going to result in a cessation or even subjective easing of symptoms, any more than they will necessarily cure cancer or a broken arm. In fact, just try making it through a prayer in the middle of a panic attack -- can't be done.
But by all means continue with the prayers and readings -- I do when I can. But also be aware it isn't always God's will that your suffering be alleviated. In some cases it might amount to your own cross to bear. I do believe that in most instances God doesn't subject us to more suffering than we can bear.