Scared of not being saved

[Scared but trusting God]

I am terrified that I’m not saved. I don’t think I’ve been grieving sin. I recognize that certain mindsets and habits I have are bad and certain things I say and do are sins. I want to repent from my sins. I hate sin, atleast I hope I do. I saw this quote saying that the difference between a true Christian and a fake one is grieving over sin which I’m scared I haven’t been doing because I’ve been so focused on my OCD thoughts it’s hard to know what’s real and what’s not at this point. When I do or say something bad, I recognize it for what it is and I don’t dwell on it. Instead, I move on. I’m scared that I’m doing something wrong. I haven’t been confessing out loud. I do want to grieve my sin and repent. I want to follow Jesus. I’m scared that I’m not however and my OCD makes this so complicated.

 

[Sabertooth]

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[Tolworth John]

I do want to grieve my sin and repent. I want to follow Jesus. I’m scared that I’m not however and my OCD makes this so complicated.

non christians, unsaved people are not worried about ' sin ', for them it is eating an extra cream cake.
Only Christians worry about sin.

Please follow this link:-
International OCD Foundation | 25 Tips for Succeeding in Your OCD Treatment

Read it several times and share it with your parrents, close friends, pastor, councellor etc etc so they know how to help you.

Please pay attention to point 4, which tells you to just say, ' that is right ' to any accussing thoughs you have.

If I may suggest rather than worrying about your sins, that you concentrate on praising and thanking Jesus for forgiving you All your sins.

 

[Sabertooth]

non christians, unsaved people are not worried about ' sin ', for them it is eating an extra cream cake.
Only Christians worry about sin.

That is superb reasoning, but IMX no amount of reasoning seems to fix this problem.

 

[Maria Billingsley]

I am terrified that I’m not saved. I don’t think I’ve been grieving sin. I recognize that certain mindsets and habits I have are bad and certain things I say and do are sins. I want to repent from my sins. I hate sin, atleast I hope I do. I saw this quote saying that the difference between a true Christian and a fake one is grieving over sin which I’m scared I haven’t been doing because I’ve been so focused on my OCD thoughts it’s hard to know what’s real and what’s not at this point. When I do or say something bad, I recognize it for what it is and I don’t dwell on it. Instead, I move on. I’m scared that I’m doing something wrong. I haven’t been confessing out loud. I do want to grieve my sin and repent. I want to follow Jesus. I’m scared that I’m not however and my OCD makes this so complicated.

Welcome to CF.
There is no fear in love and God is love. Rest in His love for you and pray that He fill you with His Holy Spirit daily.
Blessings

 

[Tolworth John]

That is superb reasoning, but IMX no amount of reasoning seems to fix this problem.

Thank you.

One can only offer advice in an attempt to help ocd worriers help themselves, or to gain a measure of peace.

 

[Blade]

I am terrified that I’m not saved. I don’t think I’ve been grieving sin. I recognize that certain mindsets and habits I have are bad and certain things I say and do are sins. I want to repent from my sins. I hate sin, atleast I hope I do. I saw this quote saying that the difference between a true Christian and a fake one is grieving over sin which I’m scared I haven’t been doing because I’ve been so focused on my OCD thoughts it’s hard to know what’s real and what’s not at this point. When I do or say something bad, I recognize it for what it is and I don’t dwell on it. Instead, I move on. I’m scared that I’m doing something wrong. I haven’t been confessing out loud. I do want to grieve my sin and repent. I want to follow Jesus. I’m scared that I’m not however and my OCD makes this so complicated.

Hi for me.. and I have like others had moments just like this..what do you do? You take Jesus at His word. He said He never came to condemn you. See we need to know our enemy. That enemy come only to steal kill and destroy. He uses fear, worry, doubt <---God NEVER EVER uses those. So any thought that seemed to just pop in your head out of no where that causes you to fear worry doubt.. its never from God. God said He has not given us the spirit of fear. You as its written have the joy of the lord, your strong in the lord in the power of His might. You have the peace of God.. you put on the whole armor of God. Do you see? Yeah its ALL HIM!

So know He never will cause you to doubt. What I do when fear comes? In that fear I say NO its written God has not given me the spirit of fear but of power love and a SOUND mind. Sad?.. praise GOD in sadness.. I praise Him.. and say the joy of the lord is my strength. See we all fall.. we repent we keep going. When there was no internet at all I remember in collage on the radio the preacher said "I don't think any one has sinned as much as me. Just get up dust off and keep going". Jesus LOVES YOU. He is not like man.. He LOVES YOU. He is FOR YOU never against you. You are right now no matter how you feel or said or done.. are IN the Fathers hands. He is NOT EVER going to let you go. He wants to hold you love you more then you do Him.

It is also written what Christ HAS started in YOU He IS going to finish. If I offended forgive me

 

[Mari17]

I am terrified that I’m not saved. I don’t think I’ve been grieving sin. I recognize that certain mindsets and habits I have are bad and certain things I say and do are sins. I want to repent from my sins. I hate sin, atleast I hope I do. I saw this quote saying that the difference between a true Christian and a fake one is grieving over sin which I’m scared I haven’t been doing because I’ve been so focused on my OCD thoughts it’s hard to know what’s real and what’s not at this point. When I do or say something bad, I recognize it for what it is and I don’t dwell on it. Instead, I move on. I’m scared that I’m doing something wrong. I haven’t been confessing out loud. I do want to grieve my sin and repent. I want to follow Jesus. I’m scared that I’m not however and my OCD makes this so complicated.

This is actually a common kind of fear for Christians with OCD. What kind of support are you currently receiving? Have you talked about this with a therapist, or with a trusted family member or spiritual advisor?