Questions for those who doubt salvation

[kcon]

Hey this thread describes exactly what I am going through right now. As one goes through it, it seems like a incredibly lonely road. And because there are some who don't understand and many who do not know how to minister to people like us, it makes it that much harder.

I am in Christian counseling myself and also on medication. To the OP, I know exactly how you feel.

 

[gracealone]

Hi OP,
Even old people, I'm 50, struggle with OCD thoughts like you do. I too grew up in a solid Christian family and recieved Christ at the tender age of 5. I didn't have one of those awesome turning from horrible sin experiences.. I just had simple child like faith.
It sounds like you might be what's referred to as a pure obsessional. That's me too. I don't have compulsions just those awful haunting, disturbing and sickening thoughts that pop up and then refuse to leave. Don't you just love waking up in the morning stretching and then... Wham!! the brain says " Now what was that thing you were upset about? Oh yes.. I remember.. time to get back at it again." And the more you argue with the thought the stronger it gets.
I believe that for a Christian the OCD thoughts that cause us to doubt our salvation are the most painful of all. Because like you said, apart from Christ, life is meaningless. I also think it's hard because for the Christian Christ is always in our thoughts. So these type of OCD thoughts aren't something we can easily shift our attention from.
Several of my children have been afflicted with OCD also. It definately runs in families. When the other members say it's good to see a Doctor and get therapy they are telling you the truth. You can get help and you can get better. This problem can return also.. during times of extreme or prolonged stress.
I'll be praying for you buddy. I really will.... promise.
So glad you found this forum. It is the beginning of an answer to your prayers for help.
Isn't God soooo Good!!

 

[seajoy]

Listen to Gracealone.....I think she's really my twin sister...but I was born six years late! Wow, is she like me!

Anyway...she's hit the nail on the head.

 

[Ruukasu]

Hey go here

sw-mins.org

I read a lot in their teachings section on spiritual warefare.

Check it out.

I will pray for you an all other people on this forum