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Hi all,

I’d like to come and reach out for wise counsel regarding something I’ve been experiencing for days now(about 3-4) and quite frankly it’s troubling me significantly.

here is what it is.My troubles regarding this are wether or not I’m somehow hiding something or being indenial in my heart towards God,basically it stemmed from me listening to a podcast about judgement day,and that everything in the heart will be revealed.So it started as a passing thought,now it’s increased to worry.It’s like a double personality situation,

My heart or at least I think it is(most likely it’s Satan accusing me) keeps saying “Admit your unbelief” or “You’re an unbeliever” and I’ve been worried that I’m somehow in-denial for not confessing that or admitting that as the truth,I can’t say that because of how troubling it is to me.

like I said in may prior posts,there are so many things in this world that scare me,and the top dog is being an unbeliever.So now it’s a matter of me fighting with myself.And to a degree worried about a condemning thought that keeps saying “You’re condemned and God will never listen to you again”

I don’t want to irritate or annoy the people who have helped me in the past,Um simply seeking wise counsel on this situation since I can’t and am completely unable to decipher it.Please no one get angry at me:(
 
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My heart or at least I think it is(most likely it’s Satan accusing me) keeps saying “Admit your unbelief” or “You’re an unbeliever” and I’ve been worried that I’m somehow in-denial for not confessing that or admitting that as the truth,I can’t say that because of how troubling it is to me

Jesus died for All your sins.
Those you know about, those you don't know about, those you have confessed to as well as those you haven't confessed to. Jesus paid for them all, every single one.

These thoughts that accuse you, treat them by just acknowledging them. Say or think, 'Yes that is right!' and move o paying them no more attention.

May I suggest that you concentrate on sermons, bible studies only from your church, where you can talk, email etc the minister and get a response.
 
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Only you can say if you're a believer or not. From your opening post it sounds like you are. All of us have doubts, but that is different from being an unbeliever.
I am a believer,my fears are that I somehow pushed a character of unbelief or wether my true self is unbelievingly and I’ve simply pushed it down and hid it or something.Thrn it makes me afraid I’m being in denial of a truth that probably isn’t even real.It’s extremely confusing
 
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I am a believer,my fears are that I somehow pushed a character of unbelief or wether my true self is unbelievingly and I’ve simply pushed it down and hid it or something.Thrn it makes me afraid I’m being in denial of a truth that probably isn’t even real.It’s extremely confusing

It's not up to you but up to God. He is your Father who loves you in Christ. Rest in Him. If God rested from His works on day 7, you should also rest from your struggle.
 
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It seems like you are a believer. Why would an unbeliever be worried about this? Also, it's ok to have doubts in our minds from time to time. God understands that. But it sounds like deep down you have faith. Why else would you be here on this forum positing about this if you weren't a believer? I'm guessing you care about God and your faith and that's why you're upset by these thoughts.

Also- I'm sorry that people on this forum were angry at you. They shouldn't be. Having dealt with so much OCD myself, I have immense compassion for anyone who suffers from it.
 
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Update:My day is slightly worse than that of the day of the prior post.
I’m worried as to wether I am following God because I Need him or want him,and the latter is significantly more than the want.And it’s scaring me,thinking that I’m falling away.
 
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Update:My day is slightly worse than that of the day of the prior post.
I’m worried as to wether I am following God because I Need him or want him,and the latter is significantly more than the want.And it’s scaring me,thinking that I’m falling away.
These kinds of questions sound very typical for OCD. It can make us feel so confused, can't it?! OCD likes to throw doubt after doubt at us, to see which ones "stick" and make our wheels start spinning. The best way to get out of that obsessive cycle is to stop listening to the OCD. What are some ways you think you could practice ignoring the OCD?
 
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