Religious ocd sexual thoughts

This is gonna sound really weird and this is a disturbing post for me to make I’m 20, waiting till marriage. I’m a Christian but I have very bad sexual intrusive thoughts. this sounds so weird but I was thinking about the Holy Spirit like the Holy Spirit is love, peace, patience, joy, and stuff like that. My mind said that I wanted to have sex with an orange I know that’s a very weird thought but for some reason, I thought that would be cool but I know that’s very weird but in my mind, my brain said that orange is the fruit of the spirit and my brain said that I was thinking sexually about the Holy Spirit, but I don’t wanna have sex with the holy Spirit. That’s terrible I hate the thought. I don’t wanna have sex with the fruit of the spirit that’s terrible and I hate that thought now I’m scared what if I really wanted to do that to the Holy Spirit or to the fruit of the spirit? I just need some advice and I’m really freaking out anything you guys say would really help I am a Christian so please don’t go against my religious values and beliefs.

kho

Date posted: 2d

I think the fact that you are so concerned about this indicates how much your faith matters to you and this is exactly what OCD thrives on -- YOU do not want these thoughts, and you cannot control what thoughts come ... the OCD is taking something that means a lot to you, and trying to make you feel guilty about this. But God loves you soooo much, and He truly knows the desires of your heart -- God knows how much these thoughts scare you, but He is not offended by them and sees right past them because He knows that you are not in control over them❤️. I pray that you will feel the peace of God close to you right now, and rest in the comfort that no matter what the thoughts say, God is always right there with you and no thought could ever make Him leave you! Praying for you ❤️

Tulip1234

Date posted: 2d

@kho Thank you for praying

julianofnorwich

Date posted: 2d

This sounds like a typical ocd intrusive thought. I would say to this thought "Oh yeah suuure I wanna do that thing, why not, even the whole fruit stand!" really sarcastically and comically. That would teach your brain this thought is not a threat.

Tulip1234

Date posted: 2d

@julianofnorwich But what if I wanted to do that to the holy sprit

julianofnorwich

Date posted: 2d

@Tulip1234 I don't think you actually want to do it because for one thing the Holy Spirit is not a sexual being like humans. Nor is the fruit of the spirit. Even if you wanted to do it, it would be impossible or a nonsense thing. I would just say to the thought "suuure!" Or "maybe maybe not". I don't believe God judges these thoughts because they are just like spam messages hitting your inbox.

RecoverySprout

Date posted: 2d

I have similar stuff, not religiously but when it comes to sexual intrusive thoughts, what you just described is exactly how I process them in an attempt to get rid of the thoughts.

TravelingFoo...

Date posted: 2d

I deal with similar thought patterns. Remind yourself that God loves you even though your mind does lots of things you don’t want it to and that God sees you as more than the thoughts you have. Even if you did truly want the things your mind tells you you want, if you are a follower of Jesus, He knows you, He sees you, and He chose you. Even in the midst of those thoughts, He is still choosing you and still loving you. I’m praying for you as you continue to learn how to battle against these thought spirals!! Maybe try to find a particular Bible verse that reminds you of how He sees you, write it on a few stick notes, and put them around your house, car, work, etc. so that you will see it often and your thoughts will be diverted to Him.

Anonymous

Date posted: 10w

Religious OCD, ashamed of my thoughts

I am a christian guy who grew up in a christian community and family. For as long as i remember, ive had horrible thoughts about all kinds of things that i dont know where to begin. Due to my extreme thoughts, i feel as if i am unworthy of practicing my religioin, such as praying, reading, meditating, etc. I feel ashamed when i go to church, as if i dont belong there because i feel like i am secretely evil, and that God knows i am evil and i am committing blasphemy by going there, and refusing to "repent", from my thoughts. But then again, my thoughts are just thoughts, sure. So whats the problem? - The problem is that in my faith, i have been taught that we must control our thoughts, so they do not get power over us to make us commit sin. Such as "If you think lustfully about a woman, you have already committed adultery with her in your heart". This verse has killed my self esteem, due to the constant unwanted sexual and disturbing thoughts. It makes me feel like a monster, who secretely just wants to abuse and be horrible to people, even though i know very well i do not want this. Sometimes i think horrible things about the people i love very much, such as my girlfriend. It feels so wrong and evil, even though i know it isnt my true will.

Tulip1234

Date posted: 17d

Religious OCD

I keep having disgusting sexual and intrusive thoughts about God Jesus, Holy Spirit I feel hopeless and like there’s nothing left for me. What if this is who I am and how I think I can’t even pray without having thoughts or images.

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