Pray for My Mind

Msb23 said:

I've been struggling with horrible intrusive thoughts for a long time but its gotten much worse lately. I've also suffered from depression and OCD for a long time. Please pray for healing from mental illness and to have these horrible thoughts stop constantly entering my mind.

Click to expand...

Ok, this is not advice forum, but still... as a first thing, get your sleep in order. Wake up every day in the same time, no matter what time you go to sleep (but try it to be regular, too).

Irregular sleep is the most frequent cause of various mental problems.

Msb23 said:

I've been struggling with horrible intrusive thoughts for a long time but its gotten much worse lately. I've also suffered from depression and OCD for a long time. Please pray for healing from mental illness and to have these horrible thoughts stop constantly entering my mind.

Click to expand...

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. New King James Version

Dear Lord, I thank you for the blood the Christ which has the power to cleanse us from every illness and dark spiritual forces. Lord, I submit this member in to your mighty hands. Lord, please remove all the intrusive thoughts that have been stealing his joy and peace. Lord, I pray the power of cross over this member's life. Please renew his body and mind and refresh his soul with your living waters. Lord, let the Truth of your kingdom reign in this member's life and break every chain. Lord, you alone have the victory and all glory belongs to you. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Msb23, receive healing in the name of Jesus.

(I need to thank God for sweet sleep Pro 3:24)

Like disciple clint posted and GospelS prayer is based on Scripture. What's some of your favorites?

These help me -

-Yahweh loves you with an everlasting love (John 3:16-17, Jer 31)

-“The spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.” Job 33:4

-"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Psa 46:1

-We build up our spirits with His Word John 6:63, Psa 145

praying for you, too.

I have personally found that the best way to get rid of intrusive thoughts is to replace them with Bible verses.

We are told in the Bible that the word of the Lord is a hammer that breaks the rock.

There are so many great scripture songs, and scripture promises, videos on YouTube. Jumpstart2, Integrity music, and Sons of Korah are some good sources.

How often does the Lord want his word to be in your mouth? Literally as much as possible. Joshua was told not to let the word depart from his mouth. In Psalm 1 we are told that the blessed person meditates on the word of the Lord day and night.

We are also told that the word of the Lord is living and active. It has power, such great power. I pray that you will use it.

Msb23 said:

Thanks for mentioning this, I didn't know this. I've had issues with sleep for almost all my life. Usually I can sleep for only about 6 hours, then try to take a nap in the afternoon.

Click to expand...

Msb23, have you ever considered you are suffering from depression? I have had clinical depression for 40 years, controlled by medicine. We make bad decisions while depressed. I have yo-yoed in and out of my relationship with Christ. One thing that comforts me is that I have not stopped believing everything the Spirit has taught me. We only become reprobate through unbelief. There are good prescription meds for sleep disorders too. Praying for you.

Hey Msb23, working in my sleep hygiene was a real answer to prayer in my anxiety journey. It's a slow fix, but it sure does make a difference.
Consider also a Christian therapist. I like one of the suggestions to replace the thoughts with memorized verses, but there are some very specific treatments out there for intrusive thoughts and you would be well served to seek these out from a pro.