Does this happen to anyone who has OCD?

So I have 3 heart’s desires, and I shared one of them on this app, and that was to marry within my culture. I’m afraid God has said no to my desire to marry within my culture and it’s bothering me so much. It’s not just feelings at this point, it’s gone beyond that. It’s at the point now where people have told me to open up when I don’t want to at all, and voices that came during prayer where they have told me to open up and/or that God told me that he has something better and it’s bothering me so much. I even got a thought one time during prayer where I feared that God told me he won’t give me what I want, but rather what I need. It’s causing so much anxiety and it seems there is proof that God said no to my desire to marry within my culture and it bothers me so much. There have also been people, and a priest, that said that if I only wanna marry within my culture I’m limiting myself and I’m not accepting Gods will for my life which is the reason why I have so much anxiety. Another person said that the devil is using my desires against God and His will for my life. And these voices during prayer really spook me and don’t give me peace at all. I know it’s a lot, but it’s just a lot to get off of my chest. One time I was telling God how much it means to me to marry within my culture and to do that and I got a voice in my head saying that God has something better for me, and I don’t want that and I got all messed up from it and told my brother that God was talking to me again. I’m afraid that it was the Lord that was talking to me then and that he’s telling me I won’t marry within my culture. Does this All seem like OCD or God gently communicating with me?

circles.-

Date posted: Yesterday

The devil is a liar. He will tell you things that aren’t true. The worst part? He shows up in the form of “I”. He doesn’t say you, he says I. He talks in the first-person perspective. “Do not be anxious for anything. But everything in prayer and supplication and thanksgiving.” God is with you! He has plans to prosper you and give you meaning! Stay strong and focus on Christ.

anthonycaronna

Date posted: Yesterday

@circles.- But how do I know if it’s not God though that’s doing this because I have massive anxiety due to it. Like I said they came up during prayer and it’s bothering me so much. It’s these voices in my head that come even during prayer that make it seem that God said no

circles.-

Date posted: Yesterday

@anthonycaronna God says in the bible, “my sheep will know my voice.” You’ll know if it’s him. If you’re questioning it, it’s probably not him.

anthonycaronna

Date posted: Yesterday

@circles.- Yes that does make sense, but it seems so much for sure that it is and it’s not giving me like peace about it. He “tells” me that I won’t marry within my culture or achieve any of my heart’s desires and it breaks my heart completely. It seems so strongly that it’s him and I’m ignoring the “no”. Like it’s not even a matter of question it’s more of the fact that I am ignoring him and his will

circles.-

Date posted: Yesterday

@anthonycaronna You can tell it’s not him because it causes you distress. He will give you comfort and rest. He will not stress you with his word. A good word brings a man’s heart joy and peace.

anthonycaronna

Date posted: Yesterday

@circles.- So what should I do with what some people said that I’m ignoring Gods will then?

circles.-

Date posted: Yesterday

If you feel convicted, not condemned, convicted. Then maybe change what you’re doing. Stop worrying alone. Worry with God. He already has everything taken care of. Live your life. Be you, and God will take care of the rest.

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