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Distorted Image of God
I’ve had very weird sexual religious thoughts and it has had a bad effect on my image of God and who he really is.
I’ve had very weird sexual religious thoughts and it has had a bad effect on my image of God and who he really is.
I am Muslim and very reluctant to try to help. If you feel you want to share and want me to answer from my perspective, feel free to reply. Otherwise, I pray for your peace of mind and guidance.
@hanysm@gmail.com Please share your perspective. 🙏
@CC.090715 I believe that God transcends gender and is beyond the concept of sex. Here's why: Humans and other living beings need to reproduce to sustain their existence, but God is eternal and does not require reproduction for sustenance. Therefore, it is logical to conclude that God does not have a gender. Additionally, God has stated that He has no offspring, and the comparison of Jesus to Adam supports this idea. If Jesus is considered the "son" of God because he had no earthly father, then Adam, who had neither an earthly father nor mother, presents a similar case. Thus, according to God's own words, He cannot be limited by human concepts of gender or parenthood. So unless I miss understood you, any sexual thought about God you might have is false.
@hanysm@gmail.com I get the point that you’re trying to make but it’s still a little confusing!! 😖 i’m so sorry, can you try explaining a little more please so i can truly understand? 🙏
@CC.090715 What part is confusing? The logic is straightforward. Imagine a fish wondering why humans don't have gills to breathe underwater. The simple answer is that they don't need to live underwater. Similarly, why would God need sex? If the answer is to have children, then why is that necessary?
I'm so very sorry that you deal with this type of OCD, struggling in this same area as well and I know it can distort reality. But I want to let you know that Jesus is merciful and full of grace and Love and as well that he is All knowing and knows that your thoughts bother you and are unwanted. And again I struggle with this and it's hard for me to maintain. But the best thing I found in my experience is fighting the thoughts with scripture itself. If you're struggling, my recommendation would just be to try and dive into the Bible or search up specific verses that fit your situation and then compare it to the Bible to make sure it's correct. Here's a few verses to get you started off; 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV [9] But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Romans 8:37-39 ESV [37] No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. [38] For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, [39] nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Psalm 55:22 ESV [22] Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. Matthew 11:28-29 ESV [28] Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. [29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Isaiah 41:10 ESV [10] fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. I hope these help, I also just want to tell you that God loves you very much and he sent his son Jesus to die for you because he loves you so very much, and truly believe if you just take your struggles to him and tell him these things it it will help you as he is faithful and will not let the righteous be moved and that's even better because he says that he has become righteousness for us ( [30] And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, -1 Corinthians 1:30) Jesus loves you so very much and can and will get you out of this. If you ask. I will pray for you and I hope you feel better and as a very wise tomato once told me God made you special and he loves you very much!!!
@"Fear not for I am with you" -Isaiah 41:10 Thank you so much for this. But I have something to say, I’ve always been open to God about my situation. I’ve told him everything. And asked him to take this ocd away from me. But i never change. And idk if thats my fault for not being consistent with seeking him or what, but i just don’t get it. I don’t get why i’m still like this after asking him to take it out and free me. I don’t have anything against with what you told me, i’m just confused. But thank you for this 🙏
@CC.090715 Hold on, you asked Him to take it away, and He gave you access to this platform, NOCD, doctors, therapist, friends , family... and whole system to support you. I think He did His part. Don't you think?
@hanysm@gmail.com woah ur right. I never really saw it that way.. he really did give me support. I’ve been blaming God for everything but i never saw how good he has been to me to give me the support of nocd and the support from my family. Thank you for making me realize ..
@CC.090715 May God (Allah in Arabic) guide you to His straight path, my dear.
Also sorry I meant to put this in the post but just in case you don't have a Bible here's the app for it; I'm using the Bible App by YouVersion.com. Download it now for your mobile device. https://app.bible.com/FCPc/ilyCM8GCtC?add_friend_id=189833441
Try to remember those thoughts and feelings are not yours, they are OCD. It attacks what is important to you. Trying to understand these thoughts and feelings will only make them worse. Try not to react to them. Sit with the uncertainty. I know that is not an easy thing to do but the more you practice ignoring them the less power they have over you. I don't know if you are familiar with Mark DeJesus and Jaimie Eckert but I really recommend their materials. Between them and NOCD I am improving.
I get it. I was questioning about God. If there is one etc... religion is one of my ocd themes.
Questioning about God is very common with OCD as I'm sure you know. Just try to not argue with OCD about it. That's an argument you can't win.
My intrusive images were an absolute nightmare back in April. I honestly don’t even know how it got better, I had written a letter to God begging for help. Well recently idk if it’s because I’ve been stressed a lot again and ruminating on a lot of pocd related things from the past the make me worry, but the images have started again and even though they are repulsive and awful, I feel like I’m not reacting how I should. I think I just got to where I would just try to like blink it away and ignore it, but I feel so bad if I’m not feeling absolute shame and guilt. I feel like I feel too normal and sometimes I forget that if anyone knew besides people on here, I can’t imagine what people would think, but I also know it’s not who I am so I feel like I don’t worry as much as I should. Also, I can’t stop worrying about fanfiction I read when I was like 16 and 17. It really bothers me because I keep wondering did I imagine this one character my age? Why did I read this? Did I even know what aging up was then, and even if I did it’s wrong and gross anyway but if I didn’t age this character up then that’s awful. And i just can’t let go but I think it’s triggering me to have the images so idk what to do.
my ocd has really been taking its toll on me lately. i feel completely unloved by God. i use to feel it, but now i just kinda feel a hole. i talk to Him everyday, and read devotionals. i spend time with Him. i just can’t feel Him. i know a relationship with God isn’t based on feelings, but on faith. i guess my faith is running a bit low. i’m just tired and my thoughts get worse. it’s like a roller coaster.
I’m a csa survivor which made me develop hypersexuality while actually being a asexual individual. (Where I did CP and talked to groomers and sexted, ect ect) A few months ago I’ve started to heal, but the fact that I’ve seen so many private parts since I was idk, young? I imagine them everywhere, it’s really frustrating and sometimes I also get intrusive thoughts about other kids or my siblings. It’s deeply distributing but I also kind of think of it from a curious kind of aspect which I despise too. Honestly I have a hard time with any kid in underwear, my intrusive thoughts have been ALOT the last months and they’re really really overwhelming. I also easily go into overanalysing them or even trying to figure out more clearer the thoughts to “test myself”. I think, I hope. Idk it’s scary
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