I dont have access to a priest right now, so I need help here.

[Harley.]

I unfortunately, due to personal circumstances, dont have access to a church as of right now. As such, my hand is forced to turn to answers here. Hopefully some you can help!

I have OCD, have for most of my life. 90% of it focus around the spiritual world and God and stuff like that.

Recently, its been focused on God.
Ive been having tons of thoughts that "Seem" like they are from God, but idk if they are. For example
"Get right with God, your time is short" (I dont think God would talk in the third person but I honestly dont know)
Or certain responses in my mind when I pray.

The issue is that alot of them are theologically sound. However this now has me questioning every other thought I receive from my OCD, making my life hell.

I just cant believe a loving and caring God would send me messages in the same way as my OCD.

Can anyone help me?

 

[BobRyan]

God sends you messages through the Bible and through good Christian books. Also other Christians can sometimes be a channel God uses to convey a message to you.

Check out this free online booklet

Steps to Christ

 

[FutureAndAHope]

It really depends on whether you are genuinely needing to get right with God. God will always draw us away from sin. Do you feel there are any areas that you can improve in your walk with God?

I do believe that our time is short and that events may soon happen, that could bring the end of many.

But despite all of that if you really are doing well with God, the voice you heard could just be false guilt.

 

[Ligurian]

I unfortunately, due to personal circumstances, dont have access to a church as of right now.

What do you believe about God?
What did they teach you at church?
Which verses do you remember?

 

[Harley.]

What do you believe about God?
What did they teach you at church?
Which verses do you remember?

I havent been to church since I was very little. I then went atheist. I have recently come back to the faith. in other words, I dont remember anything

 

[Tigger45]

This might be an option for you > Chaplains Office

 

[Ligurian]

I havent been to church since I was very little. I then went atheist. I have recently come back to the faith. in other words, I dont remember anything

Does that mean you stopped believing there is a Creator?
Or that you don't really know what is the nature of your Creator?

 

[Joined2krist]

I think these are intrusive thoughts. They are unwanted thoughts that interphere with your daily life. Caused by anxiety and fear, It is a symptom of OCD and it is not from God. You will have to learn the truth about God through regular Bible study

 

[Tolworth John]

I just cant believe a loving and caring God would send me messages in the same way as my OCD.

As has been said God normal method of communication with us is through the bible.
Think about the army does the commander in chief go and wake up a new recruit to tell him what to do?

Get into the habit of daily reading a passage from the bible, thinking about it and praying as a result.

Get into the habit of attending the same church each week volunteer to help at that church.

Finally look up this site:-
International OCD Foundation | 25 Tips for Succeeding in Your OCD Treatment

Read it several times,share it with those who care about you and learn to apply point 4.

 

[Harley.]

Does that mean you stopped believing there is a Creator?
Or that you don't really know what is the nature of your Creator?

I believed that God wasn't real for many years, recently I had an experience that brought me back to the faith though, and I once again believe.

 

[Ligurian]

I believed that God wasn't real for many years, recently I had an experience that brought me back to the faith though, and I once again believe.

What does your faith consist of? Can you describe it?