Really confused about something

[TRAVlS]

Ive been going through something for a little over 2 years now that I have discussed on here before. Its about the anxiety and uncomfortableness I feel around people including my family. Ive been going to my church for about 4 years now but I feel so anxious that I can't even look at any of the preachers when they are preaching a sermon. I just close my eyes and pray and listen without looking at them. You would think he would be the nervous one having to speak in front of everyone but for some reason I am.

But my real question is how do I know if this is some sort of trial like what Job went through or just a battle from the devil?

I can't seem to understand if God is trying to teach me something through a trial or if this is just an attack of the enemy that I need to overcome. My mind goes back and forth between the two scenarios and Im really confused.

[Indueseason]

It look like the Lord is trying to show you that you don't need to feel so nervous when you attend church. You need to try and involve yourself in the church, if you speak to the pastor, and explain how difficult things are, they will do what they can to help you feel more comfortable in church. The fear you feel is not from God, that's the enemy trying to keep you isolated from your brother and sisters in Christ. There is safety in numbers, and satan knows that. He is pushing all this on to you , to keep you separated and without help. Your in a spiritual battle, satan is lying to you and steal your peace, Jesus is leading His lost sheep into the fold.

I went through something a few years ago, and it left me with Post Traumatic Stress disorder, This causes me to feel nervous around people I don't know, so I do understand somewhat your situation. It's difficult to function properly when you feel like this. Yet we must still move forward, with Christ's help, to a better place. A place where you trust Him enough to go to church and speak to people.

blessings to you

[DDGresham1]

This could stem from many things. I don't know exactly what without knowing your history. However, the key to overcoming things like this is to trust God. If you trust God and feel his love for all of us, including yourself, you can overcome many things.

[Reynolds357]

Ive been going through something for a little over 2 years now that I have discussed on here before. Its about the anxiety and uncomfortableness I feel around people including my family. Ive been going to my church for about 4 years now but I feel so anxious that I can't even look at any of the preachers when they are preaching a sermon. I just close my eyes and pray and listen without looking at them. You would think he would be the nervous one having to speak in front of everyone but for some reason I am.

But my real question is how do I know if this is some sort of trial like what Job went through or just a battle from the devil?

I can't seem to understand if God is trying to teach me something through a trial or if this is just an attack of the enemy that I need to overcome. My mind goes back and forth between the two scenarios and Im really confused.

Unless God is calling you to be a hermit for some reason, the attack is of the evil one or simply a natural social anxiety disorder.

[jayne]

Travis - a lot of people suffer from feeling anxious around others. And this could be anything from a spiritual attack to something physical.

Have you seen a doctor lately and had a good all around physical including bloodwork? I'm not trying to diagnose you, because I don't have that authority. Take what I say with a grain of salt. You could be in need of competent Christians to pray and lay hands on you. Or you could be in need of getting refined sugars, excess salt, and nutrient-deficient foods out of your diet.

See someone professional - both a doctor and a real-life/face-to-face/competent Christian advisor.