I am a worrier ever since I can remember. I have terrible anxiety and it's killing me. I have prayed to God so much the past few months because I am suffering so badly from anxiety and depression. What I am worried about is a very sinful matter, yet it is all over the news. I feel like everywhere I go it's there! I am right now in a mortal sin because I haven't gone to Mass on Sunday for awhile and I feel like that is why I'm having these thoughts. I am planning to go to Reconciliation to share my thoughts, but I'm afraid the priest will give me the wrong answer and scare me. I am crying right now from how bad it is! I started having these thoughts around last year, but I have had anxiety ever since second grade. My parents are taking me to a doctor, but I don't know if it will help with these thoughts. I can't sleep at all anymore, and right now I can't fall asleep. These thoughts didn't start because I felt it, they started because I was worried I will feel it.I have never had these thoughts when I was very little and all of a sudden they just appeared. I think they came when I saw a YouTuber who was in this sin and I think it scared me! I DO NOT want to fall into this sin. The people who fall into the sin say if you are worrying about it then it is true and that makes me more worried!!! They don't think the sin is wrong though, they think it is completely right?! I just want the pain to go away. I know Jesus told us not to worry about anything, but it's so hard not to! There are so many people falling in this sin, so I think what if that is the same for me? How do I know it isn't the same? It drives me crazy and I had even had some suicidal thoughts. It wasn't severe and I wasn't planning on it, it was just if it did happen what would I do? And I know this is out of topic, but I need to ask this question. Last year I had a dream about Heaven and I need to know what it means! My dream was that it was the end of the world. The sky was red and black and all of these monsters were coming towards me. These monsters were like modern monsters, like Godzilla and zombies. Then I closed my eyes and just started praying. When I opened my eyes I saw that I was somewhere else with an old lady. I told her this must be Heaven. The one thing that stuck out the most about it was Heaven's clouds were pink but like layered! If I saw those clouds again, I would be admired bought them. Then I said well if this is Heaven then where are the golden gates? And in a very far distance I saw a bright gold light. The ground was like a field so I said well let's walk to them and then my dream ended. It was short yet memorable. If you have any idea what it means please let me know , I am just curious! Thank You so much and may God bless you!
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My whole life is worry and I'm in a situation where I need God to help me also...I have made a commitment to marry a girl over seas but my anxiety is keeping me from acting on God's gift to me. I know how you feel!
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I've never understood the Catholic belief in "mortal sin" and confessing to priests. None of this was laid down by Jesus or his apostles, and there's no basis for it in Scripture. In fact, Paul clearly and overtly states that we are saved by God's grace alone, "so that no man may boast". Paul says nothing about attending Mass or confessing to priests in order to attain God's grace. It's a free gift, and can never be earned or deserved. Now, I'm not trying to insult or start fights with Catholics, but if the Catholic doctrine (specifically Catholic doctrine unsupported and/or contradicted by Scripture) is causing you this much pain and anxiety, then you might want to consider Protestantism.
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Hi, Nickoala. Like you, I'm a worrier and I know how certain things can trigger fear and anxiety. It looks like the Mass is triggering a lot of problems for you. I just want to let you know, Nickoala, that the Lord Jesus loves you. In fact, He loves you so much he died for you and is now interceding for you in heaven. Don't let some religious practice, which is not taught by the Bible, bother you like this. The sacrifice of Christ is a once-for-all sacrifice. It does not need to be re-offered weekly.
Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. Hebrews 7:27
Just receive his once-for-all sacrifice for yourself and know that all your sins have been wiped away. Why get yourself all anxious about nothing?
Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. Hebrews 7:27
Just receive his once-for-all sacrifice for yourself and know that all your sins have been wiped away. Why get yourself all anxious about nothing?
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This comment is not appropriate.
Someone who is fit and well may consider changing churches but someone who is struggling can't possibly do such a thing.
If you can't be more supportive, then perhaps just keep quiet.
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Hi Nickoala
It sounds as if your anxiety is getting the better of you, and leading you to have compulsive thoughts of some kind. I am not an expert but I think you would do well to talk to your doctor, and then go to see your priest for some reassurance.
When thoughts are involitional like this they are not sinful, because they are not chosen. Anything you think as a result of being unwell cannot be held against you, and as far as I am aware you would not need to confess those thoughts to a priest. You may still confide in your priest, however, so that he can help you. But see your doctor first; that is important. The priest will be able to help you more if you have already seen your doctor.
As for your dream, this will, like all dreams, fall into one of two categories;either it is a wish or else it is a fear. If you did not feel afraid during your dream or afterwards then it shows you have a genuine desire for heaven, and that is all good. The reason you did not see the gates was that you were already through them.
I wish you well.
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With all due respect, you know how you feel. I know it is difficult for you, but that does not mean it is the same.
You do not know how the OP feels.
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Open your Bible and spend sometime with God today. Pray for acceptance of your current circumstances and ask God to teach you to do His Will!
Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.
John 4:34
Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.
John 4:34
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What do you mean by that? This is exactly the time and place! The poor guy is worried sick that he's lost his salvation simply because he's missed church a few times. In turn, I pointed out that salvation is not dependent upon church attendance. If this isn't the time or place, I'd like to know what is.
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