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I have been doubting my salvation for a while, and recently it has been on my mind a lot. I try not to think about it, and my anxiety is under control, but I don't really know how to kill the doubt. I feel like God is working on me giving Him control and hopefully my medication will kick in soon, but do you have any tips to stop doubting it? I've got the anxiety under control, it's just an annoyance and I feel like it is hindering me from trusting God as much as I should be.
 
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I know the feeling brother, it can be terrifying at times. For me, I try to welcome the unpleasant thoughts and let them come without fighting them. I'll just repeat a disturbing thought in my head, for instance: "oh well, I just guess I'm going to hell then!" or "I guess I never had saving faith to begin with". Those are just a few examples. The more I try to convince myself that they aren't true, the worse it gets. I know it's terrifying, you think to yourself "how could I repeat that to myself?" But God understands, and knows that by welcoming the thoughts, you are telling your brain that they aren't threatening. Also, I have been reading the book of Hebrews lately, specifically ch. 8-10. It has helped me a lot when the doubts come and reminds me that we have a great High Priest who is continually interceding for us, The Lord Jesus Christ!
 
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Trust in Jesus as a Person, do not trust only on His atonement and work, trust in His character and love of who He is. During the day spend some time thinking about who God truly is: His holiness, justice, love, mercy, the works of His hands: creation, life, light. Looking to God in Christ will always strengthen faith.
 
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Well said SoldierOfSoul, Amen! My church is currently going through a series on the book of Colossians, we are almost finished chapter 1. Meditating on Christ, specifically his preeminence and attributes, as discussed in Colossians 1, has helped me a lot. I'm praying for you both! You are dearly loved as fellow bondservants of The Lord! Bless you all!
 
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