Godly Decisions vs. OCD

[parad0xical]

Does anyone face the problem where their need to stay within Gods will, or following Gods will is taken too far?

What I mean is, sometimes I find myself completely indecisive about things others wouldn't feel too phased about?
e.g. "should I ask her out?" Is the only one to spring to mind atm. Now, this would be normal. But labouring for 3-4 weeks, with the same question ("should I? Is it in Gods will?")?

Or, sometimes I may be on a train, and be convinced that God doesn't want me to sit over here, but over there. Or I may have the urge to turn down a certain street when travelling through town.

I know that sometimes these are a legit calling of the spirit. But most often than not they aren't.

Do you guys experience this? How do you discern weather it's OCD or the Spirit?

thanks,
-th3o.

 

[goldenviolet]

exsperiance, practice, and practical application of balance from God's word. consult a doctor; but know dear brother, we all go through this; both as young adults and as christians learning what God has for us.
i think the most important thing to do for yourself everyday, is understand your spiritual armor. especially the great compassion of God's amazing words, to show us life's management skills. i pucture this because our thinking is searching lies from truth, right from wrong, encouraging from discouraging.... we are so incedibly hard on ourselfs at times. measuring every little thing we do... oi. what a job. lol. God takes pleasure in you for just being His. we all are so stubborn at learning spiritual things. the Lord will teach you. it takes time. and since we never stop learning and growing: lower your exspectations just enough to remember He's incharge of changing our bad habits and flaws. we can't figure it out without His amazing compassion to paciently teach us: all while He is holding our Salvation out to us as a gift. xo dee

The Armor of God Ephesians 6:10-18

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

 

[BigV]

personally, I don't believe that God chooses which seat we should choose on the plane, bus, etc... or which lane we should drive on when we drive our car, etc...

But, God does want us to be holy no matter where go or no matter where we happen to sit.

When it comes to relationships, I don't believe that God has one person chosen for you. God leaves it up to us. Yes, there are guidelines where God tells us what kind of woman a man should look for (like believers should not be unequally yoked with unbelievers, etc...).

So, don't worry, if you ask the 'wrong' godly girl on date, God won't be upset, as long as in your dating you act like a man of God.

And if you don't act like a man of God, it does not matter which girl you go out, God will be upset.

Hope this helps.
In Christ,
V