Whyyy????

Hello! Talk to Him about your feelings! The Bible shares prayers of people who are strong and confident, and also those who feel weak, broken, and anxious. Cast your cares on Him because He cares for you (1 Pet 5:7), and when He says He forgives you, believe that He’s telling the truth. I’d say if it feels exhausting, repetitive, and overwhelming, it’s probably your OCD so ignore it. If it’s the Spirit correcting you, that usually happens when you feel closer to God and it feels more positive and empowering. God’s work on us feels more like this: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (Gal 5:22-23). That’s not how I feel in my OCD spirals, so I know it’s not Him (or I should know). Read the Psalms and you’ll know you’re not the only one who feels like you do at times, but it reminds you that God is always there. Peace be with you!

You know God is love. That’s all I know-that love is real. Love wants you to be free of all the burden you’ve been carrying. God wants you to know you’re loved no matter what. My best friend’s dad had religious OCD and all the people who love him wanted him to be free. We’re loved, and that’s all we can really know is true. Sending you blessings

I understand that it feels exhausting.

I think some people sometimes use exaggeration when describing religious matters, but God is forgiving and merciful. Try to start your journey of treatment and recovery from OCD, because otherwise religion can feel exhausting, even though it is not meant to be that way.

2 Timothy 1:7 God loves you. OCD doesn’t. Recognize the difference. Pursue Him, know you’re not perfect; do your best; repent; and keep up the faith. Your life will take off when you go after Him. We aren’t called to worry - it’s the opposite actually. Talk to the Lord; ask Him to steady your mind and give you peace and guidance. Then, dust off the junk of the past and rock on with God at the helm! Prayed for you! God loves you, and so do I!