Beecee87
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Help
I know this might be reassurance seeking but this is on repeat in my mind
KayitsAlexKayitsAlex
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I struggled with this too. What helped me was the acceptance of the thoughts. I know that is hard especially when they scare the shit out of you. However, this proved to be the only thing that helped it. I had a scary intrusive thought that I killed my Priest and my church. I kept telling myself that if it happened there is nothing I could do about it. If anything came of it I would turn myself in because that’s the type of person I am. It’s the doubt that really messes us up. We need to have confidence in ourselves. The more we fake it until we make it the better we are. I hope that this helps a little bit.
Selflove29Selflove29
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@Anonymous This helps tremendously!!! Thank you.
Beecee87 Beecee87
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@KayitsAlex Thank you!!!!
han ;)han ;)
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Hello! I struggled with similar thoughts. I couldn’t drink water or eat without having serious compulsions. But let me tell you this—so many people struggle with worry of possession by demons. It’s not true, ok? Don’t need to be scared of that. I see you struggle with scrupulosity. I am a Christian and what helps me is that Jesus said the enemy will not touch any that are Jesus’. Also harm ocd is common among ocd sufferers. I used to think those things too. But you just need to not rest on feelings and rest in God’s Truth. Ocd is the “what if” doubting disease. It’s hard, but Jesus helped me thru it and will help you to your good and His Glory! Don’t be scared. Everything truly will be okay. Try listening to “The voice of truth” by casting crowns. It helps me lots
Beecee87 Beecee87
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@hannahmae14 It’s definitely ruined my faith terribly
han ;)han ;)
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@Anonymous Please don’t let this defeat you. Jesus is still with you even tho you don’t see Him or FEEL Him. I thought I wasn’t saved almost 100% of the time a few months ago but Jesus let me know that Faith is leaning on Him even when it’s hard. When I struggled with scrupulosity I was literally almost not able to function in life and my dreams. But God is truly using this for your good and His Glory. Someday you’ll look back at it and see. Maybe you will be able to help people who struggle with similar things someday. “having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will,” Ephesians 1:5 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/eph.1.5.NKJV And He works all things for the good to those who love God, who are called according to His purpose. Don’t worry it will all work out.
LowellTLowellT
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I understand your struggle. I have been there. I became a Christian when I was 18. That is when I came to believe in the Lord Jesus. John chapter 1 verse 12 says: “But as many as received Him (Jesus) to the He gave them the right to become children of God even to those who believe in His name”. I am now 62 and for all those years I knew God’s forgiveness and lived in it. Two years ago my OCD skyrocketed. One area it affect was guilt and shame went skyrocketed. I “felt” really guilty. Now what changed? Was it God who is external or my “feelings”? It was my feelings. We have to be careful to not interrupt God through our OCD but interpret God through the Bible. That is what is constant not my “feelings”. The Lord Jesus says in the Gospel of Matthew chapter 11 verses 28-30: “Come to Me all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light”. He wants my burden. He wants to embrace me in my struggles. That is Who He is. He is not what my OCD try’s to portray Him. I know your struggle. I have shed tears and sweat from anxiety saying “No” to OCD. And I know you can too 👍.
Beecee87 Beecee87
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@LowellT I’m not even Christian anymore but thanks
Beecee87 Beecee87
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@LowellT How could a loving god allow us to struggle
Beecee87 Beecee87
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@LowellT I’ve prayed and prayed and nothings ever happened
LowellTLowellT
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@Anonymous I fully understand your frustration. It hurts me when I see people suffer. But not to make light of things I would ask “Who has never had a trial or struggle or who has not suffered”. I have heard it said “The same sun that melts ice hardens clay”. I personally have learned a lot about myself in my trials and with my OCD I have truly sensed and known God’s love and presence. Would I like to live without OCD? Absolutely. So what am I going to do about it. Yep. Struggle and work on my ERP. And lean ever so much more on God presence and love. I know this is a very big issue and believe me I don’t mean to make light of it. Thanks for what you mentioned.
han ;)han ;)
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No one has a perfect life and we all struggle. But Jesus might not do what we want right away but it takes time and it’s all apart of His good plan so don’t loose hope it’s all going to be okay. He has an amazing plan and know that he will NEVER leave you.
NotSoNewb82NotSoNewb82
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Do something to take your mind off it.
Beecee87 Beecee87
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@Newb82 If only it was that easy
Beecee87 Beecee87
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How could a loving God allow all of our struggles?
han ;)han ;)
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@Anonymous Jesus in Matthew said when we follow Him we will have to pick up our cross and follow Him. He said their will be tribulations and trials, especially for a Christian in a world that satan is lord over (ie. the spirit of the world). Life will be hard for all, but Jesus is our rock and firm foundation. Jesus doesn’t necessarily offer a great life on earth, He offers help thru this life and perfect Eternal Life when we die. Don’t lose heart! Itll be ok. Jesus could be using this for His glory and certainly for your good! Listen to Dont lose heart by Steven Curtis Chapman
han ;)han ;)
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@Anonymous God doesn’t want us to be in pain or struggle but it’s all apart of His plan, and His plan is always good. He has a plans for your life, and He’s always with you and He won’t leave you you should listen to For King And Country they have really good songs that help me, music is very good tool to be relaxed and not struggle as much.
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