Intrusive thought:”In denial unbeliever”

[Blaise N]

Hi everyone


I’m reaching out tonight for help on a certain intrusive thought that attacked my mind while I was typing an earlier post. I included it onto that sed post but it’s been significantly worrisome.

Though I know the definition of an unbeliever is someone willingly rebelling against the Lord and doesn’t desire anything of him or desiring to obey him,etc.
And doubt is an uncertainty regarding a topic of Faith in the Lord

but this thought cut me deep to my core and didn’t cause me panic,but deeper panic,scared panic…

the thing is it rang true and scared me further,I refuse to accept being an unbeliever,that’s why I contend earnestly for faith.I enjoy my walk with the Lord in my happy moments,and utilize the usually short lengths of time I have peace with him,but this thought scares me.It’s scary to me to think “what if I’m just an in denial unbeliever”
IOW “what if deep down I’m an unbeliever but not willing to accept or admit that?”

I,from my thought,have no desire for anything in the world.And Though I experience intrusive thoughts about things against the lord,I don’t know what could cause unbelief.

could this be a lie of Satan? Or is a truth.I can’t articulate if it’s true or not;it’s scary because I don’t want it to be true

 

[SarahsKnight]

it’s scary because I don’t want it to be true

Then it isn't true, Blaise. You clearly don't want to be an unbeliever of any sort, so why would God abandon you to or predetermine that fate for you? Is He not good and just, and willingly opens the door to anyone who knocks?
Please try to stop dwelling on it. This bad thought is only persisting because it scares you. I know it is much easier said than done, but please try not to let them get to you. You have clearly already proven that you are crying out for the Lord and want nothing to do with unbelief, Darkness, or Satan. He will surely not let you go.

 

[Tolworth John]

help on a certain intrusive thought t

as point 4 of 25 tips for successfully treating your ocd says,
Always try to agree with introusive thoughts, don't talk with, argue or try to supress them.

Once you have recognised a thought as intrusive, you have half won your struggle, as you know that thought is rubbish and so have to acknowledge it and move on paying it no more attention.

What you repeatedly do is identifyintusive thoughts and believe them.