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1)I was thinking about something if it meant something and some seconds later a friend used the word "signs" in his sentence.
2) I was think about that coincidence and some seconds later the youtube video I was watching used the word "signs".
3) Some time after coincidence 2, I was watching a tv series episode and the protagonist used the word "signs".
4) the same episode had the word sign again. but in the greek subtitles. they translated the word "way" with the greek word "sign" please I need help! is that all coincidence?

I was so confused that kept asking in reddit and another forum for reassurance due to ocd problems and confusion. many coincidences happened telling me that a maybe request made by my ocd came true. it is not visible. its something bad and wanted to know if it happened so I asked God for signs. I was so confused that I saw a new reply. a thought came to me telling that what I will read will be the truth to my problem. if these are signs or coincidences. I changed my mind saying what I will read will be a coincidence.(instinct) most people say good stuff like that all these are just coincidences. the problem is that the reply was saying the opposite. that these are not coincidences. they are signs! so I feel depressed anxious. what should I do? a therapist cant help me. I need a miracle or a sign from God. Wisdom! I need help and prayers. please please please please please.
 
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I pray that the Lord provides you with peace in your mind and keeps you focused on his Word. The Devil can provide false signs as well and so we should focus on the Word and not on signs. I have had a similar issue at times and it's best to focus on what the word says. Any "signs" are going to confirm what is already in the bible, or at least not contradict it. That's one test you can use.

Maybe another question is why are you looking for signs in general? To actively seek out signs I believe is equivalent to divination and is an issue. But with OCD it can be difficult not to do and that I understand. It's important to keep in mind what your tendencies are so if you have OCD and think you see signs you should keep in mind that you have this problem and inclination that may be affecting your judgment. That can be very difficult to do but it may be necessary for you.
 
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Kostilaks, I'm praying for your peace of mind.

I'll also suggest, try putting what you are witnessing in context. There are many people looking at/listening to the same things you are. And they are having different interpretations. What u take away from a video is often subjective, not specifically intended to give you a personalized message (?) The people creating the posts and videos, are giving their independent, personal thoughts. They're not being controlled by you, no ?.. Do u have a healthy way to work out your worries (?) Exercise, music etc (?)
 
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Kostilaks said:
I feel depressed anxious. what should I do? a therapist cant help me. I need a miracle or a sign from God.
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Your problem is two things, an OCD obcession with signs and a refusal to accept that God is not speaking to you through random events, posters, odd words said in conversation or on tv.

Have you talked to your therapist?

Have you talked to your doctor?

If therapy cannot help you then you need medication.
 
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