I think God is talking to me but I have OCD so I cant tell, im so stressed, how do I tell?

[Harley.]

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[SeventhFisherofMen]

This is something I've dealt with a lot in the past 5+ years. Just be careful, ask Jesus to clarify what is from Him and what isn't, and don't listen to voices that contradict scripture or tell you to do things all the time.

For me I've found The Holy Spirit will talk in key moments that are important but never a constant string of words always to the point where I'm not making any decisions for myself or have any time for my own thoughts.

My best advice is to be careful, and remember even if what you are hearing is true much like how the girl was proclaiming that Paul was a man of God or Jesus was said to be the son of man by demon possessed people, just because something is said that is true does not always make the source of the voice trustworthy or someone you should follow.

The Holy Spirit does talk to us, but the enemy is an imitator, so be vigilant, don't stress little lamb and do not be frightened, consider yourself blessed that you can be aware of The Holy Spirit, just keep your armor on and be vigilant, do not be quick to believe what you hear and pray for peace of mind. The Holy Spirit will never overwhelm or bombard

 

[Blade]

You never have to question it. What did Christ aka God say? My sheep know/hear my voice. You know that you know that you know. If it is of God it will always go inline with His word will always have peace.

 

[SavedByGrace3]

You can sometimes tell by what the voice is telling you to do. If the voice is telling you to do something you know is wrong, ignore it. If fact rebuke it in the name of Jesus. If the voice is telling you something that is just contrary to what your heart is saying... again, view it with much caution. If the voice is reassuring you and comforting you... then that is a sure sign the Holy Spirit is talking to you. He is the comforter and an advocate. He confirms your faith and helps you. He is the Helper!

 

[Harley.]

This is something I've dealt with a lot in the past 5+ years. Just be careful, ask Jesus to clarify what is from Him and what isn't, and don't listen to voices that contradict scripture or tell you to do things all the time.

For me I've found The Holy Spirit will talk in key moments that are important but never a constant string of words always to the point where I'm not making any decisions for myself or have any time for my own thoughts.

My best advice is to be careful, and remember even if what you are hearing is true much like how the girl was proclaiming that Paul was a man of God or Jesus was said to be the son of man by demon possessed people, just because something is said that is true does not always make the source of the voice trustworthy or someone you should follow.

The Holy Spirit does talk to us, but the enemy is an imitator, so be vigilant, don't stress little lamb and do not be frightened, consider yourself blessed that you can be aware of The Holy Spirit, just keep your armor on and be vigilant, do not be quick to believe what you hear and pray for peace of mind. The Holy Spirit will never overwhelm or bombard

I still dont know how to tell. I have prayed for clarity and understanding. I have prayed and cried out and nothing.

Now this doesn't crush my faith, I know God is real. But these thoughts are saying all we do in heaven is sing forever, and I don't want that. I want to sing for God yes, but I want to explore and create as well. And these thoughts are saying thats not it at all.

 

[SeventhFisherofMen]

I still dont know how to tell. I have prayed for clarity and understanding. I have prayed and cried out and nothing.

Now this doesn't crush my faith, I know God is real. But these thoughts are saying all we do in heaven is sing forever, and I don't want that. I want to sing for God yes, but I want to explore and create as well. And these thoughts are saying thats not it at all.

That's not true that you only sing in heaven, so ignore that there is so much to do in heaven fly even jobs read learn play talk sing build and life is just better

 

[Maria Billingsley]

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[Harley.]

That's not true that you only sing in heaven, so ignore that there is so much to do in heaven fly even jobs read learn play talk sing build and life is just better

May I ask for scriptures for this if its not too much to ask.

 

[studentinprayer]

But these thoughts are saying all we do in heaven is sing forever, and I don't want that. I want to sing for God yes, but I want to explore and create as well. And these thoughts are saying that's not it at all.

Sorry what is not it at all? You don't think you can explore or create? Are you creatively blocked?

All I desire in eternity is to be able to write and produce music for God alongside other talented musicians. This thought almost brings me to tears, and has in the past as I have asked for it in prayer. But whenever I think about it, Ill get a sharp stab of pain, or I will feel like I need to cough. Like a sharp tickle in my throat. This scares me because it almost feels like God is telling me to let go of this dream as it wont happen. I can't tell if this is OCd or not. I really dont know if it is, since its controlling physical sensations, which I don't think OCD can do.

It sounds like fear/OCD, but let's explore. Why do you feel you might be called to let go of this dream?

For example I suddenly one morning just as I was waking up got a very clear and specific thought telling me that what I am doing now will not be preserved in heaven. And This really scared me. And makes me not motivated in my work cause it makes everything seem worthless.

So what do you think will happen if all you are doing is temporal, fleeting and mortal? I see much value in temporary things. Perhaps it's reading about all your work with music production, but I'm reminded of this short by your comment:

I hear about these Christians who are talking about how they can't wait to be at the feet of Christ in praise and worship forever and ever. And I just can't get excited about that!

...I have no issue submitting to Jesus as Lord. But forever? Thats it? Thats all we do? No, I just can't look forward to that.

I have heard it said from those that study scriptures on the topic of Angels, there is a whole class of angel that exists to sings songs of praise to God in the heavens. If that were true, and sorry you'd have to verify that as I am vague on details. Why create man for that purpose? Would it not be an odd design?

I love Earth, I dont want to be a spirit, I long for a worldwide community where we still create, and invent and things like that, but with out sin. I love life, and yet "Life" and "Eternal Life" seem to be different. Life is what we have now with variety and differences. Eternal life is...eternal praise...? But why? Thats not life. And as hard as I try to look forward to it, I find myself clinging to this earth, not for the sin, not for the suffering, but for the freedom. The freedom for imagination and creativity (Im sounding like a third grade teacher now), but its true. Why would I desire anything else? Thats what I WAS MADE FOR. To have "dominion over the earth" to be able to create and explore. To desire anything else would be to go against what God created me to be.

To clarify, you have heard it said in eternal life you shall praise God forever, yet, instead of 'praising' God in all you do you claim you create from your imagination works of beauty? What would praise God more than that? You have said you love this Earth and fear Eternal Life becuase this earth despite it suffering\sin allows freedom. Who creates freedom on the earth but God?

If you have dominion. It seems to me you are called to bless it with your gifts and manage it as to the best of your abilities. In that you praise God in all you do. Eternity begins now.

 

[SeventhFisherofMen]

May I ask for scriptures for this if its not too much to ask.

Mark 12:25, Philippians 3:20-21

We will be like the angels in Heaven AND conformed to Christ's body, so we will also be like Jesus. Jesus ascended into Heaven in front of the disciples and we know that angels fly, so to limit us in Heaven is not good, that alone proves we will fly.

John 5:17 "In his defense Jesus said to them, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.”

Jesus admits that He is always working and so is the Heavenly Father, even to this day Jesus is in Heaven and so is The Heavenly Father, and they are always working so we will have work to do in Heaven as well, not as a slave labor or to pay for rent but to serve in the Kingdom.

Trust me these are just verses, if you look up testimonies of people who have had near death experiences they describe what Heaven is like and you will get to see a lot of what Heaven is like. It is not floating around and just singing, but just to let you know singing and music in Heaven is something you have never experienced. If you like Lord of The Rings vocal songs that sound like angels this much more and I will have my own way to play music like this wherever I am, it will be amazing and our songs in Church pale and are nothing in comparison to music in Heaven.