Christians, please help

Don’t make any hasty decisions. I dealt with this, I even broke up with my boyfriend but got back together with him each time (thank Jesus my boyfriend is so understanding), and cried and prayed and cried. I believe if God wants you to be with him, then you will be together no matter what. Just be patient, and be content in what you are in, so long as it’s healthy ofc:)

I have dealt with this exact theme. And it presented the exact same way. And I’ve been married to my husband for 7 years and together for 8. Try not to focus too much on the voice. I know this is so hard; being raised Christian you’re encouraged to listen for the Holy Spirit. But… in al l honesty I have found I can’t tell the difference since my diagnosis. I just have to have faith and find other ways to see God speaking to me. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. It’s such a difficult one. OCD attacks what we love most.

Hi! Going through this too. Best piece of advise I can give is that listening to the Holy Spirit is extremely hard to do when you have OCD flare ups. The best thing I think is to let everything ride. Don’t try to discern if it’s the Holy Spirit and try to focus on other aspects of life like hobbies or anything to give your mind a break

i totally feel you on how overwhelming ocd can get, especially when it tangles up with your faith and relationships. it's tough, but you're not alone in this struggle. 🙏 i'm dealing with a different ocd theme, but i've found some tools that really help me manage better. one of them is the "unstuck ocd therapy tools" app. it's this new therapy app that offers ai-personalized guidance and exercises for those tough moments. my local ocd support group recommended it, and it's been a game changer for me. also, the ocd reddit has been a solid place for support and understanding from others who get it.

I’m dealing with this EXACT same thing. It’s draining

I know exactly how you feel, i have no idea anymore what is intrusive thoughts or holy spirit about what to do in situations and decisions to make and i honestly dont know what to do either

For me, the Holy Spirit feels water in my ears, and when it’s Satan, my OCD, or the inner critic, there is a discomfort or a pinching feeling. Not everyone has physical manifestations of the Holy Spirit, so simply asking Him to confirm Himself, or just seeking His presence on a routine is the best way to slowly but surely understand the difference. Some practical tips are: - God doesn’t speak in contradictions. He CAN change His mind, but He’d never contradict His word. - God doesn’t pressure you to do anything. He encourages you. “Hey, tell that girl she looks pretty today.” versus, “Tell her she’s pretty. What, you’re anxious? Well, guess that means you’re a bad person.” The enemy won’t make himself obvious but for me, there are certain tells, the main one being: “Well you SHOULD do this” versus “Hey, (my name or a nickname the Holy Spirit calls me), go do this.” God’s voice is gentle. Remember the story about Elijah. The rushing winds and the lighting and thunder. But God spoke to him in a whisper. His voice isn’t always the loudest, but there’s a sense of peace that settles in your heart. A rightness. When it’s not Him, it will feel like a square peg trying to fit into a round hole. Something just won’t work right. There’s so much more to it but it takes time, trial and error, and, most importantly, GRACE. The fact that you want the Lord to speak to you is evidence and proof that you love Him and you are trying. He sees that and He’s proud of you! Proud of you all! Keep going and don’t give up! The enemy doesn’t attack what doesn’t threaten him, so him making it harder for you to hear God IS because it threatens him. That means what you’re doing is working.