Does anyone ever

[babegirl111]

Does anyone ever just sometimes feel void in their spiritual life. Like I feel like I have dealt with OCD for so many years. I'm off meds now and have been for over 2 years. I have just learned to except my illness and not let it get me down or depressed but sometimes I just feel so void, like I'm so far away from God..I'm not sure, I defiitely dont have a I dont care personality nor am I rebellious so why do I feel this way sometimes?

 

[steve_bakr]

Babegirl,

First, I think your OCD and depression need to be treated with psychiatry and meds, IMO.

Secondly, it is not necessarily unusual for you to have a spiritual dry spell, especially if you suffer from mental illness. There are things that you can do, like make sure you have a prayer life, read the Scriptures, and be active in a Church.

Once you've done all these things, it may just be that your illness is a cross you must bear for the sake of your Lord. Dedicate your suffering to the Lord--ie., meditate on the suffering the Lord went through on the cross and use that to gain strength and encouragement.

But definitely use psychiatry and meds to treat your illness.

God Bless you,
Steve

 

[tripletiger1200]

Yes, I often wish that I could have a normal relationship with God. I am not in a period of spiritual dryness now, but I was for a few months that ended a while ago. Forcing myself to read the bible and stuff didn't help, but I finally found peace when I stopped fighting so hard and asked the Lord to help me. I didn't draw away from Him, but I also accepted that I was in a pit that I couldn't dig my way out of, and thankfully He helped me. Are you asking God to help you and to help you to feel Him more in your life?

 

[kaykay9.0]

Yes, I think the OCD contributes to this.

 

[flower123]

steve-bakr i totally agree with you, good point