Calling other people god... HELP

[SeekingGloryOnThisJourney]

My intrusive mind back at it again.
My mind is calling people “god” even though they ain’t.
At first it was easy to brush up because I know I worship the only God.
But then it happened more and more.
Now I don’t know if this is idolatry or just my mind again.
Advice? Help

 

[F.E.A.R.]

Those are not your thoughts. This isn't a mental illness. You should talk to a priest. Pray the Jesus Prayer since that's what burns the demons. Just as iron cannot be grabbed or even approached when it is red-hot, the same thing happens with the soul of him who says prayer with the fervor of Christ. The demons do not approach it, and how could they? For if they draw near it, they will be burned by the divine fire which the divine name contains. Do not stop praying the Jesus Prayer, continuously pray the Jesus Prayer "Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner". Also again, I will say, talk to your priest about this. It will be hard to pray the Jesus Prayer at start, but once you get used to it, it becomes the easiest prayer and you won't be able to let it go.

Jesus Prayer
The Jesus Prayer - GOARCH
Saying the Jesus Prayer

 

[splish- splash]

So when you have these intrusive thoughts, do you pray about them right away? I tend to ignore bad thoughts now and I don't even bother praying about them right away, because at one point I was finding that, soon after praying another one would pop up then i'd pray and it would happen again until, It left me feeling worn out. Its Jesus that you need to fix your eyes upon.

 

[ReesePiece23]

The more you try to wrestle with a thought the deeper it'll sink its teeth.

Acknowledge it, but offer no judgement. Just let it trickle downstream like a lolly stick.

 

[bèlla]

Acknowledge it, but offer no judgement. Just let it trickle downstream like a lolly stick.

You need to write a book. Your witticisms are good.

~Bella

 

[ReesePiece23]

You need to write a book. Your witticisms are good.

~Bella

The trick with that is to insert subliminal messaging into a lighthearted storyline - not only will the message go in better, but it'll be enjoyed more. Let's face it, NO one wants to read self help books, they're boring and sanctimonious.

I think something like that would work better as a collaboration too. I mean, ONE experience is one thing. Ten to twelve experiences is something else.

Yeah, some things just work better as a team effort. In my opinion.

*Cough* I'll be sending out a project or two THIS year - so watch this space. They're only manifestations of my inner entertainer though, one is a complete nonsense book, actually. It's designed intentionally to confuse people.

 

[bèlla]

*Cough* I'll be sending out a project or two THIS year - so watch this space. They're only manifestations of my inner entertainer though, one is a complete nonsense book, actually. It's designed intentionally to confuse people.

Looking forward to it. Good luck!

~Bella

 

[SeekingGloryOnThisJourney]

The trick with that is to insert subliminal messaging into a lighthearted storyline - not only will the message go in better, but it'll be enjoyed more. Let's face it, NO one wants to read self help books, they're boring and sanctimonious.

I think something like that would work better as a collaboration too. I mean, ONE experience is one thing. Ten to twelve experiences is something else.

Yeah, some things just work better as a team effort. In my opinion.

*Cough* I'll be sending out a project or two THIS year - so watch this space. They're only manifestations of my inner entertainer though, one is a complete nonsense book, actually. It's designed intentionally to confuse people.

Nice! Yea, I don’t really like self-help books. I have yet to find a good one.
The only self help Book I like is the Bible

 

[SeekingGloryOnThisJourney]

Those are not your thoughts. This isn't a mental illness. You should talk to a priest. Pray the Jesus Prayer since that's what burns the demons. Just as iron cannot be grabbed or even approached when it is red-hot, the same thing happens with the soul of him who says prayer with the fervor of Christ. The demons do not approach it, and how could they? For if they draw near it, they will be burned by the divine fire which the divine name contains. Do not stop praying the Jesus Prayer, continuously pray the Jesus Prayer "Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner". Also again, I will say, talk to your priest about this. It will be hard to pray the Jesus Prayer at start, but once you get used to it, it becomes the easiest prayer and you won't be able to let it go.

Jesus Prayer
The Jesus Prayer - GOARCH
Saying the Jesus Prayer

Thank you, I’ll try to do this everyday

 

[SeekingGloryOnThisJourney]

So when you have these intrusive thoughts, do you pray about them right away? I tend to ignore bad thoughts now and I don't even bother praying about them right away, because at one point I was finding that, soon after praying another one would pop up then i'd pray and it would happen again until, It left me feeling worn out. Its Jesus that you need to fix your eyes upon.

That is my goal but I wonder what’s truly in my heart

 

[ReesePiece23]

Nice! Yea, I don’t really like self-help books. I have yet to find a good one.
The only self help Book I like is the Bible

Better yet, a children's Bible. I think the more simple something is, the stronger the message will be received.

 

[SeekingGloryOnThisJourney]

Better yet, a children's Bible. I think the more simple something is, the stronger the message will be received.

Very true.
As a child, being raised Catholic, I had a story Bible that helped me understand.
Though I departed from my Faith for 8 years, but being a “true Christian”, it sparks a new meaning