Hi, Tina -
I'm a "'fraidy cat", too! I have suffered from panic disorder for most of my life, especially bad in the '80s and '90s. However, when I was saved in 1996, I found that faith you're speaking of - and my friends have "prayed me through" a lot of appointments! My anxiety is far, far better than it used to be and I can handle most regular appointments and minor tests. But when I had to have a colonoscopy this year, I asked a friend to take me because I knew she would be praying for me. My church prayed for me, too, for the test results and for the anxiety. Then, when I had to have a hysterectomy for endometrial cancer a couple of months ago, my friends came through again. They just bathe me in prayer and encourage me. Christ is my Rock and Redeemer and I know that He's with me in all things - even when I'm scared. When I submit to whatever it is I'm afraid of, the Lord blesses me with peace and I come out of the situation feeling victorious and stronger than before. I've just been building on each experience and developing more and more faith - He's never let me down! That's not to say I enjoy the experiences or that I even look forward to them - but now I know that "I can do all things through Christ Who is my Strength." Before dental appointments and surgery, I spend extra time in Scriptures that encourage me about God's presence - and sometimes I write them out on little cards and take them right into the treatment / operating room with me until they put me to sleep! I've found my doctors, even the ones who don't share my faith, are very sympathetic and willing to allow me these little courtesies. I hope and pray that this might encourage you to make and keep the appointments you need to make - I believe God will bless your step of faith and strengthen you. He wants you healthy - mind, body and spirit!
Blessings,
Kaybee C
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