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This is a great thing you're doing, Paul. As a fellow person of faith, I'd appreciate a prayer for me as well. I'll also be praying for you and anyone else who comments on this thread. Hang in there! I know things are hard right now, but like Job, you're going to be rewarded immensely for staying strong in your hour of adversity. Your faith is being tried right now like gold in a fire, as it is written in the scripture. Think of the beauty of a precious diamond that started out as a little piece of coal in the ground. It had to endure a lot of heat and weight and pressure to get there, and that us just like each one of us. Don't think these hardships are because you've done something wrong--it's quite the opposite; Satan hates how much faith you've had in spite of everything, and he's trying to destroy you. But keep your sights set on Jesus, and the Devil will not prevail. Jesus was not tempted by the Devil in the wilderness, nor did he go 40 days without food, until *after* he was baptized. I do not think this was just a coincidence. Sometimes it is the most righteous who have to bear the greatest hardships, but as it is written, God will not suffer us to carry more than we can handle. You are all stronger than you think, and you're doing better than you think, too. You are also going to experience happiness like you've never felt it before. I know I'm certainly much happier lately than I've been in years. Medicine made a huge difference for me. Perhaps some feel it is a sign of weak faith to take medicine instead of letting God heal your mind. I used to think this, too. But everyone is blessed with gifts in this life, and for some people, I think God gives them the wisdom to create cures for human ailments. So do not think you are failing God by taking an antidepressant or getting therapy. Just remember to thank him for giving you the opportunity to find these helpful resources. Whether you're a Christian or not, I wish you the very best success in overcoming this hellish mindscape that is OCD. Much love to all, and God bless in Jesus' name! ❤
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What a wonderful gift of encouragement that God has given you! I’m praying for you Aaron, praying that God will continue to use that gift to help reach other people and encourage. Thank you brother. In Jesus name, Paul
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Okay... so I'm pretty much free from most intrusive thoughts, but I keep feeling really paranoid at night and always scared deep down and I'm fighting addictions in my life.. I would appreciate some prayers. Thank you!!
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Praying sister. Praying that God would keep you from any sort of addiction that would bind you. Praying that his wings would cover you at night to help calm your anxiety. Even though things seem so turbulent around you, being next to God is the safest place. Even in that turbulence. Take care, Paul
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@YoCD Thank you so much!!
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Please pray for me! I ha e intrusive thoughts/false urges about some nasty things I’d rather not say. I have done things I regret. All I want is forgiveness and protection. THANK YOU 🙏!
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His promise to us is that if we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all on righteousness. Jesus died for all sins, not just some that were minor sins. Shame is trying to keep you bound. Surrender yourself, your sins, and everything else to him who is good, Jesus Christ. I’m praying for you. Take care, Paul
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@YoCD Unrighteousness not on righteousness. Voice to text Error
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Thanks for taking prayer request friend! Could you pray for me: if there’s anything I’m holding onto over what’s happened that I’d let it go, for continued strength and grace to face ocd, healing over past trauma, and for meds to help me as I just started them a week ago. Thanks 🙏 God Bless!
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Praying for you! My prayer is that God will give you grace and strength for this journey! My prayer is that you would also love God‘s grace as it is greater than your OCD. Keep your eyes fixed on him who is good, Jesus Christ. A book suggestion is Hinds feet on high places by Hannah Hunnard . Take care. Paul
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@YoCD Thanks brother!
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Sorry I was late family. I fell asleep early last night and then didn’t get up and get going until late this morning. God bless
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No worries brother!
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I thought I was the only one who experience this kind of thoughts. I've been struggling intrusive blasphemous thoughs and sexual scenarios towards Jesus every minutes and seconds it so distressful to me. These thoughts inside my head also affects my church services as member of liturgical ministry during Eucharistic mass celebration. This lead me to asked myself "maybe I am bad person pretending to be a follower of Christ." Everytime I feel shame and guilt these thoughts much even getting worse. Asking myself several times "Am I going to hell? Am I mocking God? Am I experiencing a spiritual warfare or demonic attacks even I filled with the Holy Spirit? Am I committed a blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? Am I suffering from a mental disorder?" These questions made me realize that this was just my thought and I found out from the internet that these intrusive thoughts are severe symptoms of scrupulosity OCD. I'm afraid to share this with my family and friends because I'm scared to be judge. My dear brothers and sisters of Christ I respectfully ask for your advices. Please include me to your prayers. 🙏
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