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March 16, 2012

Front Porch Friday: If I’d Known Then Session 3 — How to Avoid an Ulcer

Attention all stress balls (you know who you are). As a former stress ball myself, I think today’s Front Porch Friday video will help you get rid of that knot in your neck. And that tension in your shoulders. Or even that ulcer-in-the-making. In fact, it might even help you enjoy something you haven’t had in a looong, looong time: a good night’s sleep. Enjoy and . . . you’re welcome.

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  1. joesnana says

    March 16, 2012 at 11:02 am

    Laurie, I love how you said “worrying before God” – so different from the surrender He calls us to. I confess I have “worryed” to Him often, but He sweetly brings me into His peace when I reach that point of surrender.

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  2. quiltermama says

    March 16, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    First, thank you for your service to God. Second, is being sad about a situation the same as worrying?

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    • Laurie Cole says

      March 19, 2012 at 10:02 am

      No, in fact, the Bible says, “there is a time to grieve” (Ecc. 3:4a). And, of course, the shortest verse in the Bible, “Jesus wept,” (John 11:35) reveals that Jesus Himself was sad. But I would also encourage you that there is a “time to laugh” (Ecc. 3:4b). Don’t get stuck in sadness or depression (been there done that). Do what Paul did when he was in prison (a very sad place): Rejoice. Check it out by reading Philippians — a great how-to book about how to deal with sadness and sorry circumstances. Love and prayers for you, sweet sister.

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  3. Jackey Ny says

    March 16, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    Laurie, thanks for sharing! I am definitely one to worry to God a lot. I am still learning to surrender all my worries to Him and to allow Him to take control. This was exactly what I needed to hear today. Love you!

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  4. Linda Sylvester says

    March 16, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    Thanks so much for these nuggets of truth that you’ve been sharing from your front porch, Laurie. They have really been just what I needed. I look forward to meeting you some day. If not here, then in heaven. The love of God shines through you! Please let me know if you’re ever in the NJ/Philly area. God bless!

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  5. Jane says

    March 16, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    Laurie: I agree! so often we think we are praying but we are worrying…. Thanks for the clarity! God Bless you richly! Jane

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  6. Orehia Jackson says

    March 16, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    Hi Laurie,Thanks for your tip. I am familiar with this word worry. I’ve had to give many things to the Lord, I now know this is to be the practice in every situation. Call it..(sin), confess it as sin.then cast it on him. We cant carry it. We were not ment to carry that sin call worry. I’ve learn that my days go better, I have less headaches.. and that he is always listening . That because the situation I was so concerned about…..well he answers in his own time. Sometimes better than I was praying. Sometimes the lesson was something I needed to learn from or allow my children to learn.
    Thanks for sharing with us.

    I hope to be able to attend on of your next events in Texas. God Bless

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  7. Leslie Blue Clement says

    March 16, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    Your sharing of biblical truths revealed in specific verses is so helpful. For me, when I feel myself worrying about a situation, I try to remember that God, who created me and knows every hair on my head, is worthy of my trust. I MUST take that step towards him in faith…let him do HIS job. The other thing I try to do is to put the problem in perspective. I think often Satan tries to isolate me so that my problem looks much bigger than it really is. Will this problem REALLY matter 1 year from now? Often when I measure my troubles against the troubles of others, I can clearly see how merciful God is to me. As a practical matter, keeping those verses handy on an index card to constantly guard my heart from Satan’s attacks would be something to put into practice.

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    • Laurie Cole says

      March 19, 2012 at 10:05 am

      Preach, girl! I love and agree with everything you said, Leslie! Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom about worry. Love!

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  8. Paula Knight says

    March 16, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    Hey Laurie,
    I really love your front porch fridays! I find myself looking forward to the next one each week. Lately things have been just going from one issue to another. I try not to worry, I tell myself I’m just going to turn it over to God, then I find myself awake most of the night, pains in my chest, sometime so bad I’m afraid to fall asleep. Recently I had been just flat out brokenhearted and I promised myself this time I would turn it over, cast out, but then I found myself doubting that my would even hear me?! I had just been to church a couple of days before and found this pamphet in the ladies room grabbed it up and put stuck it in my bible, then I put it on my desk. One day I was talking to my mom and I glanced down and there staring up at me this pamphet read-“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds”- Psalm 147:3. I still have moments that I can’t let go, but I am working on it. I guess I kind of knew worrying is a sin, but today you re-enforced it for me. I have never found a woman teacher that held my attention and ever talked about the things that I really wanted desparately to change in my live. I can’t wait until next friday. I love you and I tell all my friends about your bible studies.
    Paula

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    • Laurie Cole says

      March 19, 2012 at 10:09 am

      Oh, Paula, thanks for your honest, beautiful testimony. Hang on to the truth of Psalm 147:3. Claim it like it was written just for you because it was. Know of my prayers for you, beloved sister.

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  9. cindy says

    March 16, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    THANK YOU! I need this today……………

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  10. Debbie says

    March 17, 2012 at 7:28 am

    Good morning Laurie. Well. For me I’ve come a very LONG way from where I was just 10 years ago but I have to admit that the flesh side of me can take over pretty quick when it comes to my family & loved ones . But I have to say, “for me, Gods Word resonates in my heart through the songs of His Word”. As I’ve listened to & worshiped with one of our new songs, Ceilo, these past weeks I’m reminded again & again of His GREAT & “”””sustaining””” love & I’m renewed, over & over, in spirit of His promises.
    Thanks, again, for sharing & carrying God’s work in your life to us all.

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  11. Tamyka says

    March 17, 2012 at 9:34 am

    I really needed to hear this at this very moment because worrying and not completely givig things to God keeps me repeating the same plight constantly. I always get to a point where I think I have finally overcome but everytime a similar situation arises my reaction never changes. I now realize that my prayers have been filled with worries and I have never fully let go and let GOD. I have come a long way in my Faith but my journey is not close to being completed. Thanks Laurie!

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  12. Sherlyn says

    March 17, 2012 at 10:12 am

    I have truly loved the Front porch Fridays. I am glad you addressed this topic because it is something we all spiral into. There are times when we think that we have given things to God only to realize later that we still have our hands on it. I had to look at myself and how I was responding. God spoke to me to let me know that I needed to totally release whatever I was holding on to. (He can handle it) My petitions changed. Many times I just remind Him that I stand in need of some action and release it to HIM! When I cast it out, WOW! Talk about a mover and a shaker~ God’s power is so AWESOME, we are not ready for how fast he handles a situation or the abundance of the miracle.

    A couple of years ago, my baby sister gave me a book entitled “God is in the small stuff”. Sisters, believe me God is there in every aspect of life. I believe I was a little controlling and he let me know that He is truly able to do all things, if we just believe. My worry or control turns into a hymn or song to give praise to the one who can fix all things and remember that His comfort allows me to rest in Him. To my sisters, (In Christ) I able able to remind them, as myself, in all situations; all we can do is pray because no matter what ~ God is in Control. He wants to elavate our praise and our worship that others may be able to witness that GLORY! ………..AND that all we do must truly Glorify Him. I have take that from the Temple and praise him for the work he has allowed to move through you to demontrate how to Glorify God in all We Do! “The statement “You Glo Girl” remindssssssssssssss me of that constantly. Thanks Glo Girl Staff!

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  13. Kathy says

    March 17, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    This is what I needed ! Thank You so much! Front Porch Friday as been a Blessing to me! I always look forward to Friday to see what is next. Thanks and God Bless!

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  14. Terri Bonin says

    March 19, 2012 at 7:50 am

    I’m so excited I found you!!! How wonderful this is!! I was sitting here writing a blog post on the looney farm and me, and I took a break and found this vlog!! How timely because I have been worrying and trying to fix things that only He can mend. Thanks!!

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  15. peachroseluvr says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:24 am

    Hi Laurie,
    I’ve just started following your blog, one of your messages really applied to me a few weeks back. I think it was How to Avoid Being Hijacked. I had never heard anything like it and it was very helpful for my situation. Your message today applies to me too. I’m planning my wedding, and i’m not the type of girl who really is enjoying it, although I try to enjoy the little easy things…but I have been worrying about everything, and different people have been stressing me out…not including just my own stress that I cause on myself. I’m very grateful for you blog. The messages are so helpful! I have all the symptoms of worry that you mentioned, so I need to try to learn to do something about that. How do you know if you truly have given your worry over to God? How do you just let it go? That’s what I am struggling with. Once I pray about it, know it is a sin, and tell Him to take it from me…how do I avoid taking it back? Thank you, again for your weekly messages! They truly do mean a lot.
    ~Merideth

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  16. Paula Barnett says

    March 19, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    Thanks so much for speaking on the subject of “worry”! Every woman out there, myself included, needs to hear this and repent! Thanks again!!!

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  17. Teri Crowder says

    March 19, 2012 at 6:45 pm

    Ouch…Ouch…Ouch…I needed this so much Laurie! You are truly a BLESSING…Thanks for taking the time to share with us…I look forward to your front porch chats!!!

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  18. Marian says

    March 20, 2012 at 7:52 am

    A great reminder that whatever the worry, my God is bigger & more powerful! Sometimes I have to repeatedly confess a worry because it return. God is always here ready to take the worry from me. I’m so grateful that He is long suffering!

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  19. Roxie Herrman says

    March 22, 2012 at 10:14 am

    Thank you Laurie!! I praise the Lord for you and the ministry He has given you. I’m passing this on to my ladies in our Sunday School class. I’ve often misrepresented my worry for “concern” and took the spiral down into despair. You’re right! It is sin. The exhortation to “call it what it is-sin…confess the sin…cast it on the Lord.” What a great biblical tool to repent of worry, renew our minds, and save our stomachs! I want to thank you too for The Temple bible study. Our Sunday School class is on Week 8 and it has truly been a life-changing bible study. Thank you.

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  20. harriett cannon says

    March 27, 2012 at 8:51 am

    laurie, do you send out snail mail, like studies, newsletters etc. I have an e-mail that is the extent of it. thanks harriett cannon, 1207 hutton road, oakland, md 21550 e-mail hcannon@appalachiancrossroads.com

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  21. Debra Davis says

    December 31, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    Laurie, Wow! It’s as if you crept into my mind (scary thought šŸ™‚ I thought I had quit worrying myself to death to God in prayer years ago when I surrendered my life to Him but you said it so truly. It is amazing how we can fall back into those old habits. Now, I think I can know the difference between when I am worrying to Him, and when I am praying to Him. Only praying, praising, thanking, trusting in His Word gives that beautiful Peace, His Presence and Power into my situation, and especially His Promises that He will fight my battles, that He is The… no MY wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace that keeps me as the apple of His eye. Thanks sis in Jesus, I just love these studies, can’t wait to share them.

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  22. Debra says

    June 1, 2019 at 9:25 pm

    Laurie,
    I don’t know how God does this, but I was just at my wits end, and went looking for some encouragement, and here you were, with life from God’s Word.
    I will call it what it is, and confess it, and cast it all on Him, because this time it’s my baby boy, going in for brain surgery. And, it’s way too big for me to carry, so Heavy! But, if I cast it on Him, and He carries it, we’ll be OK, because He can handle this, He is God, and He is my God. love you Laurie.

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