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Once again I'm sorry I keep posting so much! :) But God has been revealing things in my life over the last couple days and its changed the way I look at my fight with OCD. Like the fact that these are just thoughts. They can't harm us, they can't destroy our lives. The reason we get so depressed is because we focus on the bad so much that any person would get depressed. Secondly, that OCD and the enemy will do whatever it takes to make you think you're everything that you're not. The enemy is a liar and he can't dictate who we are and what we become. Lastly, the more we focus on the thought that is bothering us, we give birth to the notion that we're actually going to do or feel the things we're fighting. When God revealed these things to me it made my dark day become a little brighter. It doesn't mean I don't fight these thoughts, the thoughts do become darker but my God just keeps on shining brighter. I cling to the hope of Jesus. Even though I feel this cloud of shame and sorrow over my head I'm still believing it will pass and a new day is on its way. I know this is more of a rant then anything but I just wanted to share some things, because you guys have helped me through this dark time. :)
 

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Greetings,

It sounds like you've entering into a good place. I've always stood on the sidelines in this forum, but it's so nice when someone comes here to express some positivity of their difficult situation.

"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Matthew 11:29-30
Keep doing what you're doing, and you'll see that "new day"
 
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Thank you for your encouraging post of what God is revealing to you. When I think that God has revealed something to me, it helps me sometimes to journal it so that when I am in the valley, I can look back and remember . . . and feel hope.

Hugs,
Rebecca
 
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Once again I'm sorry I keep posting so much! :) But God has been revealing things in my life over the last couple days and its changed the way I look at my fight with OCD. Like the fact that these are just thoughts. They can't harm us, they can't destroy our lives. The reason we get so depressed is because we focus on the bad so much that any person would get depressed. Secondly, that OCD and the enemy will do whatever it takes to make you think you're everything that you're not. The enemy is a liar and he can't dictate who we are and what we become. Lastly, the more we focus on the thought that is bothering us, we give birth to the notion that we're actually going to do or feel the things we're fighting. When God revealed these things to me it made my dark day become a little brighter. It doesn't mean I don't fight these thoughts, the thoughts do become darker but my God just keeps on shining brighter. I cling to the hope of Jesus. Even though I feel this cloud of shame and sorrow over my head I'm still believing it will pass and a new day is on its way. I know this is more of a rant then anything but I just wanted to share some things, because you guys have helped me through this dark time. :)

Wow... This is really great. I had a similar thought to this. I am so happy you posted what God revealed to you. I will try to remember that I am not the only one going through this
 
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