Lonley

[Karabear10]

I feel so lonely today. I feel like I have no one to talk to about these ocd problems. I just want these doubts and fears to stop. I should be happy but instead I'm a anxious mess. My thoughts are so bad today. I don't know if this has to do with hormones, stress, or just pure ocd but I am having fun such a hard time. I want comfort and I know God is the true One I need it from but im even struggling to pray because of these doubtful thoughts. Anyone who can give advice, i would appreciate it.

 

[Trusting in Him]

In genesis, God tells us that it is not good for man to dwell alone. We all need friendship with other people and loneliness is how we get to recognise this need. There is nothing unnatural about this need and you don't need to have anything wrong with you to feel the need. Many churches have drop in centres, where anyone can pop in a meet others.

Please don't beat youself up about this, the modern world which we live in does not help with this problem and loneliness is one on the great problems of today's communities. Large cities can be full of some many people and yet they can be the loneliest places on earth. Do not think that it's just you, or that this means that there is something necessarily wrong with you.

Some of us find it easier to make friends than others. It's just how things are. Finding places where we naturally and easily come into contact with other people, can make it a lot easier and less stressful. Some of us are just naturally a bit shy and there's nothing wrong with this. Find the right places to spend time and other people may want to come along and get to know you, even when you find it difficult to make the first move.

 

[Brother-Mike]

I feel so lonely today. I feel like I have no one to talk to about these ocd problems. I just want these doubts and fears to stop. I should be happy but instead I'm a anxious mess. My thoughts are so bad today. I don't know if this has to do with hormones, stress, or just pure ocd but I am having fun such a hard time. I want comfort and I know God is the true One I need it from but im even struggling to pray because of these doubtful thoughts. Anyone who can give advice, i would appreciate it.

How's today Karabear10? Any better?

 

[Karabear10]

Not very much. Struggling to read my Bible.

 

[Brother-Mike]

Not very much. Struggling to read my Bible.

Oh... if you don't mind me asking - how so?
Which translation do you use?

Also, have you encountered The Bible Project yet? They're a Youtube channel that does TONS of excellent and short overview videos, very useful if you're starting on a new book or want to get something of a fresh, energetic perspective on many biblical topics.

 

[Karabear10]

I read the HCSB. I really like the Bible Project. My struggle is not with understanding but with bad thoughts while reading. Like doubtful thoughts.

 

[Tolworth John]

My struggle is not with understanding but with bad thoughts while reading. Like doubtful thoughts.

There is nothing wrong with having doubts or questions about the bible, Christianity or ones faith, just so long as one looks for the answers. Christianity is a rational faith based on historical facts, so it stands up to examination.

However if after finding answers to doubts etc one still keeps getting thoughts that question what has been shown to be correct, you may be experiencing ' intrusive thoughts', these do not respond to arguement, debate, or to being ignored, but are dealt with by just acknowledging themand moving on.

 

[Karabear10]

thanks for the advice