Bad Dream/OCD Thoughts

[flowergirl67]

I have dealed with intrusive thoughts for a while now and I know that God forgives me, but for some reason I had a bad dream about accepting the mark of the beast last night. It scares me because I would never want to accept it in real life. The dream lead to intrusive thoughts about the same situation. I have repented of the dream and thoughts, but I am not sure if God will forgive me because I know that this particular sin is unforgivable. Is it possible to be forgiven for this? I think the only reason why the dream came was because I was recently praying to God to give me the strength to resist the mark and it's temptation when it comes.

 

[Danigt22]

I have dealed with intrusive thoughts for a while now and I know that God forgives me, but for some reason I had a bad dream about accepting the mark of the beast last night. It scares me because I would never want to accept it in real life. The dream lead to intrusive thoughts about the same situation. I have repented of the dream and thoughts, but I am not sure if God will forgive me because I know that this particular sin is unforgivable. Is it possible to be forgiven for this? I think the only reason why the dream came was because I was recently praying to God to give me the strength to resist the mark and it's temptation when it comes.

Your mind plays your biggest fears on your dreams, in order to prepare you just in case. From what I read in scripture everyone who has the seal of God, the holy ghost, is protected against this mark. I believe in pre trib, nevertheless even if it is post trib I dont think they could force you to wear that mark, but they will martyr us instead.

 

[lismore]

I have dealed with intrusive thoughts for a while now and I know that God forgives me, but for some reason I had a bad dream about accepting the mark of the beast last night.

Hello. It's not just taking the Mark of the Beast. It's worshipping the Beast.

Rev 13: 8 All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written in the Lamb’s book of life, the Lamb who was slain from the creation of the world.

It will be a deliberate, conscious act of worship that no-one can drift into. But all those who's names are written in the Lamb's book of life need not worry about this.

 

[Dendy]

Hey. You don't even have to pray for forgiveness sweetie. God knows you didn't mean it. You know what? - Because you fear it so much just shows what a believer you are and therefore very much SAVED! Don't worry. You're going to be ok!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[flowergirl67]

Hey. You don't even have to pray for forgiveness sweetie. God knows you didn't mean it. You know what? - Because you fear it so much just shows what a believer you are and therefore very much SAVED! Don't worry. You're going to be ok!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you so much for your kind words! They have given me so much hope!

 

[Tolworth John]

have dealed with intrusive thoughts for a while now

Have you read 25 tips for successfully treating your OCD.
It has a very helpful section on intrusive thoughts that you should discuss with your therapist.

Intrusive thoughts like OCD are not real, they are the product of an ill mind.
God knows the difference between your thoughts and intrusive thoughts and what OCD etc causes, he is not confused by them and does not judge you because of them. Any more than he judges someone bed bound for not attending church.

 

[flowergirl67]

Have you read 25 tips for successfully treating your OCD.
It has a very helpful section on intrusive thoughts that you should discuss with your therapist.

Intrusive thoughts like OCD are not real, they are the product of an ill mind.
God knows the difference between your thoughts and intrusive thoughts and what OCD etc causes, he is not confused by them and does not judge you because of them. Any more than he judges someone bed bound for not attending church.

Thank you for your response! I will definitely look into the book the you requested. I'm not sure if I actually have religious ocd but I decided to put the topic in the ocd section because I do struggle with intrusive thoughts.

 

[Dendy]

Thank you so much for your kind words! They have given me so much hope!

Bless your heart. I know exactly what you're going thru.

 

[Tolworth John]

Thank you for your response! I will definitely look into the book the you requested. I'm not sure if I actually have religious ocd but I decided to put the topic in the ocd section because I do struggle with intrusive thoughts.

Sorry should have made it clearer, it is an on line article written by a psychiatrist to help his patients.

 

[Mari17]

Thank you for your response! I will definitely look into the book the you requested. I'm not sure if I actually have religious ocd but I decided to put the topic in the ocd section because I do struggle with intrusive thoughts.

I would recommend looking into scrupulosity/religious OCD! OCD is often characterized by intrusive thoughts. Also, it's highly treatable, which is good news if you suffer from it. I'd be more than happy to share some of the resources that have helped me learn how to deal with it!

 

[Not Perfect]

I am of the opinion that it's not sinful to dream about doing sinful things. In your case, I don't think there's anything to repent about. We tend to dream about the things we think about; it's just your brain trying to process your anxieties from the day. It's not even a sin to think about the mark of the beast, so why would it be a sin to dream about it? And even if that were sinful, if God forgives you for intrusive thoughts, how much more for dreams that you can't control!

 

[flowergirl67]

I am of the opinion that it's not sinful to dream about doing sinful things. In your case, I don't think there's anything to repent about. We tend to dream about the things we think about; it's just your brain trying to process your anxieties from the day. It's not even a sin to think about the mark of the beast, so why would it be a sin to dream about it? And even if that were sinful, if God forgives you for intrusive thoughts, how much more for dreams that you can't control!

Thank you for the encouragement! I believe that the dream only appeared because I was praying and asking God to protect me from it whenever it comes. The responses to the post have definitely made me feel better!