Welcome to Victory Garden.
My name is Jan.
I designed this site to give God the Glory
for what He has done for me.
I am a Christian, wife, mother, and grandmother
who dealt with Panic Disorder for over twenty years.
My husband and family have been my greatest support
through my struggle with PD.
My focus here is on Jesus and His love.
Only through faith, prayer and scriptures
have I been able to come this far coping with PD.
Fear is a major part of panic disorder.
FEAR: FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL.
If you have ever experienced a panic attack,
you felt like you were having a heart attack
or you thought you were going to die!
2 TIM. 1:7 God did not give us a spirit of fear
but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
PSALM 34:4 I prayed to the Lord, He answered me,
He delivered me from my fears.
Jesus delivered me from my fears and He will do that for you too.
1 JOHN 4:4b Greater is He that is in me
than he that is in the world.
JOHN 10:10 The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy,
I have come in order that you might have life--
life in all its fullness.
We often walk around defeated
and don't recognize the true enemy in our lives.
We can WALK IN FREEDOM!
If you are dealing with Panic Disorder
and need someone to talk to who completely understands,
write to me. I would love to hear from you.

The message here applies to everyone.
Life can be hard,
but with God comes His strength, His courage, and His peace.
He loves us unconditionally.
People let us down,
but He will never leave us nor forsake us.
Praise the Lord!

Serenity of Nature
~ Margaret Lousie Mints ~

I walked along a garden path
And felt God's presence there,
And noticed how even the largest trees
Lift leafy arms in prayer.
God seems so near when soft winds sing
Their message through the trees,
And there is peace beyond compare
For blessings such as these.

The lacy ferns so delicate,
Swaying in the gentle breeze,
And the coralbells and poppies
Growing underneath the trees
Are samples of God's handiwork . . .
A tranquil, hushed retreat.
And the beauty of each thing He made
Brings refreshment deep and sweet.

May there be for everyone
A spot where they can share,
The beauties of creation
Forgetting worldly cares.
A quietness so peaceful
And a heart so filled with love,
That they may have serenity
And peace from God above.

A FRIEND CALLED JESUS

I have a friend called Jesus On Him I do depend, He walks with me and talks to me His mercy never ends. Along my life's long journey There has been sorrow and many trials, But Jesus never left me alone He went the extra miles.

Whenever I would fail to stand, He carried me on through, all the fiery trials, the lonely nights He said "Child I love you."

Sometimes it's been hard not to see Him face to face, But somehow I know he's there He's in every place.

In brightness of the sunshine, In the whisper of a dove, All God's creation Speak of His magnificent love.

So if you feel discouraged If you feel all alone, Even with people around you He will satisfy your soul.

Money will not do it Self-glory or self-made fame, He's the one who can complete your life, HE alone can make that claim. I tried this old worlds system with its evil and its sin, It took me further than I wanted to go I won't go there again.

Jesus is my helper, He is my strength and shield, He gave His life to save me My life I freely yield.

If you want joy and you need peace just talk to Him today, He will come into your heart and take your fears away. He will stay with you until the end He'll never leave your side He'll comfort you, He'll walk with you, On Him you can depend.

I have a friend called Jesus His praises will I sing, He'll be your friend also, dear friend, if your heart to Him you'll bring.

By Teresa Martin

YOUR GARDEN

Your mind is like a garden:
Whatever you plant will grow.
Your thoughts are seeds you're planting:
They produce, each after it's kind.

And you, just like a gardener,
Can choose which seeds you'll plant.
And by the choice of seeds you sow,
You choose the harvest you will reap.

So don't plant seeds of lack or fear,
Disease, discord, or doubt.
Plant, instead, the seeds you want;
Then things you want will sprout.

This gift of choice is given to all,
And not to just a few.
The harvest, friend, is in your hands:
The crop depends on you.

So take this power which you've been given,
And use it every day,
To gain from life the good you want,
For you have found the way.

GARDENING GOD'S WAY

Squash gossip
Squash criticism
Squash indifference

Purity
Patience
Perseverance

Let us be kind
Let us be faithful
Let us be obedient
Let us love one another

Turn up for meetings
Turn up for service
Turn up to help one another