I have generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). I take Celexa for it because GAD is a brain chemistry issue for me, and this SSRI works very well. Unfortunately, my provider didn’t automatically refill the prescription because he wanted to see me first for a follow-up. Which I don’t mind, except that I badly need a bridge refill and am currently sitting here going through withdrawal while waiting for them to answer my message. SUPER not fun. And even if I only go a few more days with the medication fully out of my system, it may take another four to six weeks after restarting it before I feel like myself again.…

Emotional blocks can turn into spiritual strongholds--but spiritual strongholds are huge opportunities for deep spiritual growth.

How many times has this happened? You feel scattered and distracted. You try to pray but nothing changes. You’ve entered overloaded, anxiety-provoking, crazy-making territory. It’s not surprising. When you’re anxious, your brain doesn’t know (or care) if you’re in real danger or not. It will still prioritize detecting threats over clear thinking, which leads to brain fog and the inability to concentrate. Everything not related to the immediate problem crashes and burns. Like focused prayer. But God is good, and there is a way. You can stay calm and centered and open to God’s leading even in the middle of the fire. It works just as surely as breathing because…