I didn't know if I should put this in the spirituality folder or the book folder, but it is a book recommendation, so here goes...

I bought a book yesterday called, "The Secret Power Of Speaking God's Word."

There is an introduction which breifly explains the importance of speaking out loud the promises found in scripture.
The other 95% of the book is a compilation of ready made confessions based on scripture that you can read aloud.
This seems to line up with the basic ideas behind chapter three of the Midwest Program.

The confession topics are arranged in alphabetical order beginning with Anger, and ending with Worship.

Here is a sample from the Anxiety and Worry section:
"I am strong, courageaous and firm, I fear not and am not in terror, for it is the Lord my God Who goes with me, He will not fail me or forsake me."
Deuteronomy 31:6

A sample from the Depression section:
"Why are you down in the dumps, dear soul? Why are you crying the blues? I fix my eyes on God and soon I'll be praising again. He puts a smile on my face. He's my God."
Psalm 42:5 (The Message)

Another sample from the Health and Healing section:
"The Lord forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases."
Psalm 103:3

There are 243 pages of these confessions.
I think that it would do wonders for those of us who have been so negative in the past to begin to speak forth these truths.

thank you so much for posting this. It is 2:00 am and I can not sleep because of fear. I think all kinds of things, and have all kinds of symptoms. My symptom tonight is thinking my heart rate is slow. Anyway I am going to purchase this book tomorrow.

For anyone struggling with anxiety and particularly DP as its primary symptom, I highly recommend "Unraveling" by Janine Baker. It's a great book by a woman who has been all through
this nonsense and came out the other side - OKAY.
It's kind of like my new Bible..

Hang in there, Bookie....

I know how you feel, and how hard it is.

I would also suggest any book by Dr. Claire Weekes.....

She goes into great detail about the various symptoms of anxiety, and explains why it will not hurt you!
Her books are the best that I have found on the subject of anxiety.

Thanks Willow,
I appreciate the recommendation.
Joe

My pleasure, Joe!

Good recommendation !

Thiefonthecross

Just wanted to let you know that I ordered this Joyce Meyer book today. I love her! She is so practical, and I really enjoyed seeing her when she was in the Buffalo area. What an exciting conference!

Anyway, this idea of confessing the truth in God's word has been my plan of attack of late for any stress/anxiety in my life, and I appreciate hearing about this book so that I can add it to my arsenal!

Take care - Margareta