I'm so scared because of my thoughts. The thoughts are so scary because they say that I'm with the stupid devil and that really scares me because I get feelings that go with it and I just want to know this answer. Do I need to worry about these feelings and thoughts or no. I love you all and may God bless you.
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What you are describing sounds like 'intrusive thought'. These can be treated by a good Cognitive Behavioual Therapist. Go to your doctor and ask for a psychological assessment and get sone CBT.
It is evidenced based and works.
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Still with you in prayer, Zack.
The previous poster's suggestion may be a good option, since what you're experiencing didn't seem to me to be spiritual based on our previous conversation. If this therapy is something that you're able to seek out, it might indeed be worth a try.
In any case, I still remain open to the possibility that it may in fact be spiritual -- as it does sound exactly like something a lying spirit would say and do. I have no clear discernment that this is the case, though (and admittedly, discernment can be more difficult when not done in person, though it's not impossible), so I personally would recommend the therapy before trying anything further spiritually.
If I feel anything to the contrary as I continue to pray for you, I'll certainly let you know.
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The previous poster's suggestion may be a good option, since what you're experiencing didn't seem to me to be spiritual based on our previous conversation. If this therapy is something that you're able to seek out, it might indeed be worth a try.
In any case, I still remain open to the possibility that it may in fact be spiritual -- as it does sound exactly like something a lying spirit would say and do. I have no clear discernment that this is the case, though (and admittedly, discernment can be more difficult when not done in person, though it's not impossible), so I personally would recommend the therapy before trying anything further spiritually.
If I feel anything to the contrary as I continue to pray for you, I'll certainly let you know.
In Christ,
Daryl
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It's definitely intrusive thoughts I believe but when they feel so real it gets scary and I really appreciate your reply and I'm going to be going to Christian counseling soon. God bless
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I really appreciate your prayers Daryl and I am going to Christian counseling soon and I will be able to tell the person what is going on. God bless
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You bet, and that's really good to hear.
If, after giving the counseling a good solid try, you don't feel that it's working for you, we can revisit the spiritual perspective once again. But I'm really hoping this will work for you and will be praying for that.
In Christ,
Daryl
If, after giving the counseling a good solid try, you don't feel that it's working for you, we can revisit the spiritual perspective once again. But I'm really hoping this will work for you and will be praying for that.
In Christ,
Daryl
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Thanks and I have a serious question for you brother. I get these thoughts of renouncing Jesus and then I get feelings that go along with it should I be worried. God bless you brotherYou bet, and that's really good to hear.
If, after giving the counseling a good solid try, you don't feel that it's working for you, we can revisit the spiritual perspective once again. But I'm really hoping this will work for you and will be praying for that.
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Daryl
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Honestly, I don't think so. You're concerned enough to seek help and to ask the question, which I think is entirely healthy and right.
If you were not concerned, logically, it would be for one of two reasons: 1) you don't care, or 2) your faith and the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18) sustain you. Clearly reason 1 is not the case, and we've been trying to get you to reason 2 until the thoughts can be made to stop or can be otherwise managed.
But I do understand the need to have this affirmed, since these thoughts have been continuing to trouble you for so long, so I thank you for asking.
In Christ,
Daryl
If you were not concerned, logically, it would be for one of two reasons: 1) you don't care, or 2) your faith and the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18) sustain you. Clearly reason 1 is not the case, and we've been trying to get you to reason 2 until the thoughts can be made to stop or can be otherwise managed.
But I do understand the need to have this affirmed, since these thoughts have been continuing to trouble you for so long, so I thank you for asking.
In Christ,
Daryl
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Thanks it means a lot to me and it's just really scary that these thoughts stay in my head and I just want to make sure that I am right with God and I don't want God and Jesus to be mad at me. God blessHonestly, I don't think so. You're concerned enough to seek help and to ask the question, which I think is entirely healthy and right.
If you were not concerned, logically, it would be for one of two reasons: 1) you don't care, or 2) your faith and the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18) sustain you. Clearly reason 1 is not the case, and we've been trying to get you to reason 2 until the thoughts can be made to stop or can be otherwise managed.
But I do understand the need to have this affirmed, since these thoughts have been continuing to trouble you for so long, so I thank you for asking.
In Christ,
Daryl
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The enemy cannot affect your relationship with God AT ALL. He can only affect how you see it, while you may feel unloved, it in NO WAY alters the very real and factual reality that God loves you! God's grace even covers your lack of embracing it. As your name states and I think you chose well there, God is good all the time and all the time God is good. Not only did Jesus not come to condemn you/the world (John 3:17), He came to take away the only thing that could condemn you (Col. 2:14). Jesus Christ fully satisfied God's wrath when He became sin and hung on our cross. There's nothing left hanging over your head. NOTHING! This goes for everything present and future, or do you not know that when God called you, that He called all of you including your OCD? Including every sin you have, will, or are going to commit? God exist outside of time and therefore you cannot catch Him off guard. It is actually IMPOSSIBLE to let God down for in order to let someone down they have to have expectations as one who doesn't have all knowledge. God has all knowledge.
While you may struggle with fear, anxiety, and doubt, know this. God doesn't. I know that may not give you much direct comfort, nor solve your struggle with OCD but God is greater than your struggle (1 John 3:20), His grace is bigger than your fear, and while you may not be confident in God's love and acceptance of you, God is confident in God's love and acceptance of you and God is unchanging! (James 1:17). Remember, the prodigal? The prodigal didn't feel loved nor accepted but at best had hoped to be as hired help, but that had no affect on the Father having compassion on him, embracing him, and even throwing a party in his honor (Luke 15:11-32).
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God bless and the post gave me so much comfort and I really thank God for speaking to me by your words and you're right and I will look at your post a whole lot. Could you please pray for me and that I will be able to pray and focus on Jesus as I pray. God bless
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Typically intrusive thoughts are the ones we find personally abhorrent (that's why we over focus on them so much).
Our brain generates automatic negative thoughts all the time and as the above poster states: the fact that these thoughts worry you means that you will not follow through on them.
A good analogy is the person who is afraid of heights worries that they will throw themselves of any high place they happen to be on. They won't but that's what they fear.
Does that make sense?
All the best.
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Thanks please pray for me I am so scared and it feels like I am going to hell because I'm not trusting in Jesus and he's probably really mad at me.
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In one of the very few times I attended Sunday school as a child, I was given a portion of a verse to memorize, and I have never forgotten it.
I offer it to you now, because you, too, can come to the Father as a child, and he will take you into his arms like the beloved son you are.
The fragment was, "Be not afraid, only believe." It's from Mark 5:36.
May you have a peaceful and restful night in His arms.
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Daryl
I offer it to you now, because you, too, can come to the Father as a child, and he will take you into his arms like the beloved son you are.
The fragment was, "Be not afraid, only believe." It's from Mark 5:36.
May you have a peaceful and restful night in His arms.
In Christ,
Daryl
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I'm afraid I don't pray (not religious) but I hope you seek help because it's a common problem that is treated every day by therapists (I'm one so I know it's treatable).
Seek professional help because it won't go away on it's own.
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Thanks for replying to me and I was wondering if you would like to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ?
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Thanks Daryl please pray that I will surrender everything to Jesus and also my mind the last couple of days has kept thinking about renouncing Jesus but I don't want to do that, am I still a child of God?
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I have seen you say that Jesus is Lord. This can only be done through the holy spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3), and Romans 10:9 confirms that you will be saved. You may relax, rejoice, and tell the lying thoughts where to go in the name of Jesus.
I can certainly pray with you that you will surrender everything to Jesus, but really, if you feel that there is something you have not surrendered to him, you can just go right ahead and do it with him in that moment. You can do this as often as you feel necessary with whatever things may be brought into your mind; you don't really need me or anyone else for that.
That said, I'm happy to offer whatever support you may need.
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Daryl
I can certainly pray with you that you will surrender everything to Jesus, but really, if you feel that there is something you have not surrendered to him, you can just go right ahead and do it with him in that moment. You can do this as often as you feel necessary with whatever things may be brought into your mind; you don't really need me or anyone else for that.
That said, I'm happy to offer whatever support you may need.
In Christ,
Daryl
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That's very kind but I actual set myself the task to read the Bible a few years ago (I skipped some of the genealogies, though) and got to the end.
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