I ask God over and over about something, hoping to hear back from Him with a word or picture. I will ask and ask and ask again. For example, I will pray- 'Jesus what does it mean to rest in you?' Then I will wait a few seconds, and ask again up to 8-10 times, changing the words in hope that works better. I get more and more upset and distressed as the time goes on. I feel it is my fault that I can't hear anything back, that I must not be close enough to God and not spending enough time with Him. I don't have an answer to my own post or question.. I just hope perhaps someone might be able to see the wood from the trees in my post and help me? ? Thank you NOCD community?

Connie101

Date posted: 5y

Honey I think he's already showing you. You see, to have rest in the lord is to be still and allowing him to move. You're kinda doing the opposite. Imagine making a cake For someone. Like a surprise birthday cake. As you're Measuring the ingredients they keep asking you is it done yet over and over again. That what we do to God. I've done that many times. The best thing is to allow god to come to you but be Prepared For your blessings. Like Watch sermons, Praise Him and thank Him in Advance. Also anytime you're feeling anxiety come up just speak the words peace be still and watch him move. Works dont make god love us more he loves us because of the Purity in our hearts. The things people can't see all the time.( also because we are the apple of his eye). I can tell just by this message you have a pure heart.

Connie101

Date posted: 5y

Also a great song to listen is Thy Will by Hillary Scott

ButterflyStar

Date posted: 5y

@Connie101 Thank you very much Connie. Yes one of my big compulsions is to ask God about everything... I ask Him about everything honestly. Its the one place I want to find comfort but because of OCD it isn't helpful and perpetuates the fuel of OCD. Because all I want to do is keep asking Him and making sure I'm doing the 'right' thing.. Be still and know that I am God. This has been my verse that is so direct to me.. Thank you Connie

Yayfortherapy

Date posted: 5y

I feel the exact same way. I have learned that I can still love God and continue being a Christian even if He doesn’t “answer me.” To combat the OCD, I’ll say, “I have no way of knowing for sure why God isn’t answering me. I’ll keep being a Christian without knowing.” That’s been super helpful. I’ve been battling this for about three years now. Hang in there, Jesus loves you so much and He sees your pain.

ButterflyStar

Date posted: 5y

Thank you soooo much!!! I feel like you know what I'm talking about!!! May the Lord use you to help others through your pain and overcoming. Just as you are helping me. Thank you!

💚💙 Stykr ❤💛

Date posted: 5y

I'm trying to use something like that too for a different compulsion.

lms2000

Date posted: 5y

i feel the same way:( i’m not sure if i have religious ocd, but i feel a lot of distance from God and i don’t know why. i’ll do the same thing where i try to pray and ask questions but i never hear anything. it’s really rough

Kayleen44

Date posted: 5y

And God’s always there for you and never leaves you alone.

💚💙 Stykr ❤💛

Date posted: 5y

Hey since you guys are christians. Can you help me with. I'm afraid of law of attraction if I ruminate on a thought or image it will come true. Is this true? Im scaredi think it is.

Connie101

Date posted: 5y

Like speaking things into existence?

ButterflyStar

Date posted: 5y

Hello Shanny, Law of attraction is a false teaching and simply not true. I understand how alarming and distressing this could be. That if 'I think I will be sick or ill, then I will indeed be ill' or 'if I think about my partner cheating it will make that happen'. This is not true and unfortunately many people believe it because it has become a popular doctrine. One step at a time is really important ❤️ Can I ask, are you with a therapist at the minute? One who is focused with CBT and ERP to help with the recovery of your obsessions and compulsions? That's a great place to start ? Also, this app has therapists too! I've never used them but if I would if I didn't already have a great therapist. ❤️❤️

💚💙 Stykr ❤💛

Date posted: 5y

@Connie101 No thinking into existence

💚💙 Stykr ❤💛

Date posted: 5y

@ButterflyStar I have one but ran into financial issues but im picking myself up. I could try CBT

💚💙 Stykr ❤💛

Date posted: 5y

@ButterflyStar Idk if its false but some former Christians used and said it worka but something behind isn't good. Idk i need tobheal then ill look more into it

ButterflyStar

Date posted: 5y

@shanny Don't go by what even other Christians say, seek for yourself. The Truth will set you free. That's the truth of Jesus Christ. I don't want it to seem I'm just talking about what I believe, but I am genuinely concerned for you and I know Jesus loves you. Look into it yourself. Seek Him with all your heart and you will find Him ♥️?

ButterflyStar

Date posted: 5y

@shanny Shanny here is a video ? https://youtu.be/a9MsX41Qo0A Watch this.

💚💙 Stykr ❤💛

Date posted: 5y

I hear you :(

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