Struggle to Partake of Communion

Yes, it was for me for a long time. That really is not an OCD issue for me anymore. I do try to make sure I am in right relationship with God when I partake. (And no, I don't obsess about that!!! Things are never "perfect") but by right relationship, I mean confessing any recently unconfessed known sins and not knowingly harboring ill-will towards others. Yes, I suspect communion is areal sticking point for those of us who battle OCD.

I almost hate to mention what I did above ....like confessing sins because that's something OCD can get into this and go to seed with iy! Basically, if we feel our heart is right with God and others and we are recognizing the significance of the Body and the Blood, I think we can go ahead and partake with confidence that we are not doing it unworthily. Again, we can get "hung up" and obsess about any of those aspects like well... What I didn't confess everything, what if I forgot something? Again, I think it's a heart attitude, not perfection. Does that make sense? I think also if you look at the context in which Paul was warning them, you can see there was wuite a bit going on there that was wrong.

I also think the doubting of salvation is an aspect of your OCD battle. Therefore, it occurred to me, I didn't even address that!

That is why I was almost hesitant to mention the forgiving others thing! The thing is with most issues.....OCD demands certainty and perfection. Probably very few of us forgive "perfectly and completely" if the hurt or offense was really deep. There are times I have to go back and "re-forgive" someone if that makes any sense. I think the main thing in that is that we are TRYING to forgive them. We are not intentionally and deliberately holding onto offenses. Regarding communion, I will just say this if I wait to partake of communion til I have 100% assurance of my salvation and that I have forgiven everyone perfectly, I will most likely NEVER take it. And of course, that's an option. However, I also believe that JESUS wants me to take communion however imperfect I may see myself. So I do. I really think the struggle with this is OCD driven.

BeccaLynn said:

Thank you again Kay Kay. I believe you have very sound advice. I just noticed that you live in Plano, TX! Our pastor is there right now receiving holistic treatment for cancer. I remember the name of your city because he said to just recall "Plain o' Texas."

Thank you so much again!

Rebecca

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Praying for your precious pastor~~
Yep, here in just Plaino Plano