Will we be Forgiven for our intrusive thoughts

I always wonder about this: will God forgive us for such thoughts? Sometimes the thoughts are so disturbing and disgusting that I question if God even exists. If He does, why would He even allow such a disgusting thought in my mind? On judgment day, will people see the intrusive thoughts we had about them? It just worries me sometimes. I have the most horrible intrusive thoughts about harming others; they make me sick. Sometimes I start to wonder if I even deserve to live because how can such thoughts pop into my mind? I know they are intrusive thoughts, but still, the whole idea of the thought coming from my mind bothers me so much. I know I don't think like that, but still, it bothers me. Sometimes I don't know how to feel. Sometimes I feel perfectly normal; other times my OCD has me on edge. Sometimes the intrusive thoughts just don't stop. Do you think we will be forgiven for these thoughts? Sometimes I wonder even if I am forgiven, could I forgive myself?

Username: hmihmi

Date posted: 26w ago

Hello. Let’s be real. Intrusive thoughts are horrible. It goes against everything you believe in - and yet it’s still there. The thing is, everyone has sins which need forgiving. And we as humans can’t “undo” our sin. We can’t outweigh it. But. That’s when Jesus came. He came to take all our guilt and shame by living a perfect life (it’s hard to imagine a life even without intrusive thoughts let alone perfect) and he took all our punishment on the cross for us. So we don’t have to be punished. So we can go to heaven. We just have to accept it. Nothing we do will change how much he loves us. Once we’re forgiven, everything - past present and future - is dealt with. God no longer sees it, all He sees is Christ’s righteousness. Self forgiveness comes with time. But Christ’s forgiveness can come immediately.

Username: elliss2elliss2

Date posted: 26w ago

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor other heavenly rulers, […] neither powers above nor power below, nor any other created thing, *nor any intrusive thought* can separate us from the love of God that came to us through the Messiah Yeshua our Lord. Rom. 8:38f. I know it is hard to grasp. You might not believe it - when I have a flare up I don’t. He knows. Our intentions. Our motifs. Our helplessness. He sees you and he suffers with you. You are NOT alone. … I often do not see the glory in this. In my intrusive thoughts. But sometimes I see it. He is there and he is faithful, even if I don’t understand what is going on. THAT is the glory only HE can provide. This is very emotional - sorry if it comes across as super emotional, also I don’t want to hit on you or anything. Just I know even people might reject us, as many on this platform report, but no matter how close those people are that disappoint us, even if your whole church community does, Jesus will not leave.

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 26w ago

Of course.They aren’t your fault or they wouldn’t bother you/make you want to do compulsions in the first place.

Username: rach511rach511

Date posted: 26w ago

God made ur brain. The nature of many peoples minds is not to be pleasant (all the mental health problems that are so common) it isnt your fault

Username: sarahhutch24

Date posted: 1y ago

OCD and Christianity

Anyone here struggle with intense, intrusive thoughts and is also a Christian? It’s been so hard to believe that God can forgive me for the thoughts that I have been dealing with specifically related to causing harm to those I love, myself and even total strangers, and as a follower of Jesus I’ve wondered so many times how on earth could I possibly have thoughts like this? It terrifies me

Username: Anonymous

Date posted: 35w ago

Religious OCD

Lately Ive been having blasphemous intrusive thoughts I wonder if God knows about my OCD and that I would never willingly think these things I'm constantly asking for forgiveness and sometimes I feel like I go searching for these thoughts just to have something to obsess over Uuuuugh!!

Religion & Spirituality OCD

Username: Cammy123

Date posted: 35w ago

Religious OCD - Blasphemous Intrusive Thoughts

Hi everyone! My main theme in religious OCD is doubting God & Jesus! It hurts me heart I love them but I’m trying to remember His love and grace! Recently I’ve been having major blasphemous intrusive thoughts! I’ve had them before throughout my OCD journey but this time it’s kinda hard to let go and they’re coming so hard! They scare me! They can be very mean and just disgusting. Cursing, denying and just thoughts I hate! I ask for forgiveness and don’t always “feel” forgiven! I love Jesus & God! These thoughts hurt so much! Sometimes they make me feel like I want them or I’m saying them on purpose! I feel like I subconsciously “check” & ruminating on them. I know this is a normal and common OCD theme but it’s like sometimes I feel like I doubt my OCD! Especially whenever I have blasphemous intrusive thoughts! Like my brain just thinks “nope it’s you not OCD”. Like it doesn’t feel like OCD but Ik OCD can make it feel “very real”. It makes me feel like God is mad at me or upset! Or He doesn’t love me as much or just can’t be “forgiven” which I know is a lie and not true! I love God so much! Ik OCD attacks on hat we love it’s just my mind will doubt I have it! Please any tips to overcome these thoughts! I feel a lot of shame, guilt, fear, anxiety and sadness for having these thoughts! I know people say “they’re just thoughts” and not bad but they feel like that. Any advice?! Has anyone else gone through this?

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