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- 6y ago
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- 6y ago
Hi there! I definitely have experienced and still experience something similar to this. I used to have to pray and say “please forgive me for cussing” whenever I listened to song with curse words. I have stopped listening to a lot of music with curse words or inappropriate lyrics but unfortunately, sometimes I still do listen to certain songs even if I don’t like the words just because I like the rhythm . I still know I shouldn’t be listening to certain things because they don’t glorify God as well. I love music and have found some great artists/ Christian bands! Here’s a list if you’re interested: -casting crowns -elevation worship -Kim walker smith -NF -hillsong -Jesus culture p.s. there’s a Christian Rap station on Pandora if you’re interested ? You are SO loved by God! God already has the victory and loves us despite our flaws, nothing can separate us from Him. He is merciful and completely forgiving?
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- 6y ago
Yo! It’s not weird at all. God loves you, OCD and all, and even if you “slip up” (which, listening to music isn’t, but still), he will forgive you, because he is merciful and amazing! I personally like to listen to classical music, but since you’re into hip hop and rap maybe you can start listening to Christian artists like Marilyn said? Anyways good luck and I’ll keep you in my prayers
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- 6y ago
It’s not silly. I totally understand. Just try listening to a minute or so of a song and just listen to it. While you listen to it you can do calming breaths or just keep repeating to yourself, This is ok, this does not make me a bad person, this is just the OCD telling me this, etc. As you get more comfortable increase the listening time. I know it sucks and it’s gonna feel really scary but it will be okay
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- 6y ago
Thank you so much for replying!! I really appreciate it. Going to try!?
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- 6y ago
Thanks do much guys. I don’t want to have to listen to Christian music, it gives me more anxiety. I’m glad it makes you happy but when I listen to Christian music it just reminds me more and more of how much I have a problem with my religious ocd and the anxiety around it. Thanks so much guys. Wish my faith brought me a good feeling and safety like it does for others :(
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- 17w ago
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