Forgiveness from OCD...

[startrekfan1]

Hey there again yall,

Just wanted to ask possibly the biggest question of them all.

Does God forgive those who suffer from OCD? Does God forgive all of the actions or behaviors that could come from OCD? (ex. blasphemy against the holy spirit, worshiping satan, asking for favors from satan, praying to satan, etc.)?

Thanks to everyone involved in this forum and I hope that I can help others as well.

 

[Neck Ministries Witness]

I went through something very similar. Contact Neck Ministries (search for them through Google, located in PA) for help. They helped me.

 

[gracealone]

The unwanted/intrusive thoughts that are symptomatic of OCD are not chosen sinful behaviors they are nightmarish trespassers. The person with OCD doesn't want them or like them. They are uncontrolled events.
God supports and encourages his children in all their afflictions - OCD is not the exception. John Bunyan actually preached sermons with the blasphemous thoughts of his OCD floating around in his head. So the issue with OCD isn't forgiveness... the issue is... will we believe God when He says that "His grace is sufficient for us and that His strength is made perfect in our weaknesses" or will we think that our affliction is the exception? I thank God that his servant John Bunyan believed in that Grace.
Praying for you!
Mitzi

 

[AirForceTeacher]

Abraham's great statement of faith "How can the God of everything not do what is right?" No rational person punishes someone for something outside their control.

 

[the.Sheepdog]

Abraham's great statement of faith "How can the God of everything not do what is right?" No rational person punishes someone for something outside their control.

DING DING DING DING! Folks we have a winner!

 

[gracealone]

Abraham's great statement of faith "How can the God of everything not do what is right?" No rational person punishes someone for something outside their control.

YES!! Exactly! Thanks for this post!
Mitzi

 

[AirForceTeacher]

YES!! Exactly! Thanks for this post!
Mitzi

I don't deal with OCD, but I have my own issues with dealing with natural tendencies, and knowing that God knows who I am, and where I am, and WHY I am, yet still loves me is the only way to maintain my faith.