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I need help. I don't know if what I did was a terrible sin. I have confessed to God but I'm scared.

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Now this is going to sound crazy, because really it is. When I was praying before bed roughly a week ago, I said something blasphemous. My religious OCD kicked in and now I have been repeating the phrase "I worship God" over and over in my head. Around 15 minutes ago, while repeating this phrase, I ACCIDENTALLY didn't say God, but the bad guy, if you know what I'm saying. I have been a christian my whole life, and was baptized last december. I need help, because, while I did confess, I'm scared that what I accidentally said in my head will damn me forever.

I've been having panic attacks because of this and I need help.
 
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Now this is going to sound crazy, because really it is. When I was praying before bed roughly a week ago, I said something blasphemous. My religious OCD kicked in and now I have been repeating the phrase "I worship God" over and over in my head. Around 15 minutes ago, while repeating this phrase, I ACCIDENTALLY didn't say God, but the bad guy, if you know what I'm saying. I have been a christian my whole life, and was baptized last december. I need help, because, while I did confess, I'm scared that what I accidentally said in my head will damn me forever.

I've been having panic attacks because of this and I need help.

Then tell God you are sorry, as 1john1:9 says He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purified from all unrighteousness.

Then thank him for forgiving you.
 
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Now this is going to sound crazy, because really it is. When I was praying before bed roughly a week ago, I said something blasphemous. My religious OCD kicked in and now I have been repeating the phrase "I worship God" over and over in my head. Around 15 minutes ago, while repeating this phrase, I ACCIDENTALLY didn't say God, but the bad guy, if you know what I'm saying. I have been a christian my whole life, and was baptized last december. I need help, because, while I did confess, I'm scared that what I accidentally said in my head will damn me forever.

I've been having panic attacks because of this and I need help.
Isaac, God knows it was a mistake and u didn't mean to hurt Him. He also knows that u have religious OCD. I don't think He's upset. Continue to pray. You are still very much loved by Him.
 
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Isaac, God knows it was a mistake and u didn't mean to hurt Him. He also knows that u have religious OCD. I don't think He's upset. Continue to pray. You are still very much loved by Him.
@Hopeful37 Continuing in prayer is indeed the believer's vital breath. "Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving." (Colossians 4.2)
 
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Then tell God you are sorry, as 1john1:9 says He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purified from all unrighteousness.

Then thank him for forgiving you.

as a fellow OCD/scrupulosity sufferer i can tell you it doesnt sound crazy. it sounds relateable.
 
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Isaac----I have been walking with God for 23 years and have had the same thing happen a few times in those 23 years. God assures us that he is concerned about taking us from Glory to Glory. He knows when we our condition is frail and when we are strong, but no matter what he continues to nudge you forward. If you have asked for forgiveness, he has erased the mistake. He is interested in all the things he still wants to do with you and through you. It's a love that was committed to us while we were still sinners....
 
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