Terrified

[bowties]

Hi. I'm not a Christian (I think I'm a non-religious theist) but I keep being terrified of the Devil. I have a severe obsessive-compulsive disorder and a psychotic disorder. So... I suppose it's my psychosis that keeps being scared of the Devil.

Recently I've been asking God for signs. Yesterday I was feeling very scared and prayed to God that if I was in any danger, He wouldn't let me get up from bed today before 8am. I woke up to the alarm clock but... fell asleep again and woke up five past eight. I am so so scared right now. Is this a sign from God? Am I in danger? Is the Devil going to hurt me? I'm so scared please someone help me.

I asked God again that I wouldn't get up tomorrow before eight either if I really am in danger and I'm also scared that I'm angering God by always asking for signs.

Could this, instead of a sign, be just God telling me not to ask for signs? Could I not be in danger after all?

 

[JackRT]

As one who suffers from OCD you are the perfect target for religious guilting which is exactly why the devil, demons, aliens, hellfire are such effective tools. I speak as one who experienced somewhat the same in my youth. They called it scrupulosity then. I slowly came to realize that there was just my imperfect human nature and God's compassion and forgiveness. I no longer take seriously all those religious guilting tools. I do hope you seek out medical help and/or a trustworthy spiritual counselor.

 

[ToBeLoved]

You do need to seek out a professional. They can help with some of the things that your brain is missing because of the OCD and some medication can compensate for that.

There is also a Mental Illness (I'm not sure what it is called) but a special forum for these types of issues. It can be better to put your questions there and get responses from others who experience what you experience. I would recommend that.

 

[chapmic]

The best way to conquer the devil or fear in general is to develop a relationship with Jesus. Jesus has conquered death and the Devil, if you seek him and want to learn from him he will comfort you every time you turn to him for Strength. You are right to pray, and you will have less fear when you strengthen your bond with Jesus. Through the Holy Spirit you can feel his love for you, seek him and fear no more. Praying for you and God bless!

 

[aiki]

Hi. I'm not a Christian (I think I'm a non-religious theist) but I keep being terrified of the Devil. I have a severe obsessive-compulsive disorder and a psychotic disorder. So... I suppose it's my psychosis that keeps being scared of the Devil.

Recently I've been asking God for signs. Yesterday I was feeling very scared and prayed to God that if I was in any danger, He wouldn't let me get up from bed today before 8am. I woke up to the alarm clock but... fell asleep again and woke up five past eight. I am so so scared right now. Is this a sign from God? Am I in danger? Is the Devil going to hurt me? I'm so scared please someone help me.

I asked God again that I wouldn't get up tomorrow before eight either if I really am in danger and I'm also scared that I'm angering God by always asking for signs.

Could this, instead of a sign, be just God telling me not to ask for signs? Could I not be in danger after all?

You were not made to live apart from God. He made you to know Him and to live in joyful fellowship with Him. When you don't, you live out of balance, contrary to the fundamental purpose for your existence. And when you are living out of balance, outside of the purpose for which God made you, the World, your own fleshly lusts, and the devil work upon you powerfully. The only way to change this is to follow the command of Scripture:

Romans 10:9-13
9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
11 For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame."
12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him.
13 For "whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."

God doesn't play games with us. His answer to your fears isn't to fulfill your superstitious requests for signs but to command you to repent of your sins and your life lived without Him, and to receive the salvation He offers to you in Jesus Christ. The real danger you face isn't the devil but a holy God who will judge your sin. You need to get right with Him; and when you do, the fears you have of the devil will be resolved.

Selah.

 

[chandraclaws]

God loved you enough to suffer and die for you so you can have abundant and eternal life with Him beginning now. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. You can safely surrender your life into His arms, and feel the warmth of His love and protection from all fear and darkness.

 

[seashale76]

Being terrified is not the way to go. Pay attention to post #2 because he hit the nail on the head, so to speak. Fear is not from God. The Church is a hospital for sinners and Christ is the Great Physician. Do not be taken in by anything or anyone that tells you otherwise.

 

[ToBeLoved]

Keep praying and ask others to pray for you.

There is a prayer requests subforum here and many people on it pray for others. Pray for yourself. Some people have a big problem praying for themselves but it depends on the context. if you are trying to get over something in your life that is a stronghold, it is perfectly fine and God encourages us to pray for ourselves.

Ask anyone who is willing to pray forr you, God answers prayer.

 

[longwait]

If you are an atheist how come you are praying to God?

 

[ToBeLoved]

If you are an atheist how come you are praying to God?

We should not question anyone praying to God. That is not our place.

 

[longwait]

I was not questioning the person because he/she prays to God. Atheist means one who does not believe in God. So that makes me wonder if the person is athetist as he/she mentioned it.

 

[bowties]

Thank you so much all for the replies.

If you are an atheist how come you are praying to God?

I'm not an atheist. I'm a theist, which means I believe in God.

 

[ToBeLoved]

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[JackRT]

The word "atheist" simply means 'not a theist'. If one is not a theist, there are many other ways to believe in God --- deism, pantheism, polytheism, henotheism, panentheism, etc,etc

 

[The-Doctor]

I'm with rt jack on this one...by the way rt jack love the quotes.

 

[believeume]

Hi. I'm not a Christian (I think I'm a non-religious theist) but I keep being terrified of the Devil. I have a severe obsessive-compulsive disorder and a psychotic disorder. So... I suppose it's my psychosis that keeps being scared of the Devil.

Recently I've been asking God for signs. Yesterday I was feeling very scared and prayed to God that if I was in any danger, He wouldn't let me get up from bed today before 8am. I woke up to the alarm clock but... fell asleep again and woke up five past eight. I am so so scared right now. Is this a sign from God? Am I in danger? Is the Devil going to hurt me? I'm so scared please someone help me.

I asked God again that I wouldn't get up tomorrow before eight either if I really am in danger and I'm also scared that I'm angering God by always asking for signs.

Could this, instead of a sign, be just God telling me not to ask for signs? Could I not be in danger after all?

Whatever you do don't watch final destination.

 

[believeume]

If you are an atheist how come you are praying to God?

Repression?

 

[believeume]

Thank you so much all for the replies.



I'm not an atheist. I'm a theist, which means I believe in God.

Not their God you don't.

 

[ToBeLoved]

Hi. I'm not a Christian (I think I'm a non-religious theist) but I keep being terrified of the Devil. I have a severe obsessive-compulsive disorder and a psychotic disorder. So... I suppose it's my psychosis that keeps being scared of the Devil.

Recently I've been asking God for signs. Yesterday I was feeling very scared and prayed to God that if I was in any danger, He wouldn't let me get up from bed today before 8am. I woke up to the alarm clock but... fell asleep again and woke up five past eight. I am so so scared right now. Is this a sign from God? Am I in danger? Is the Devil going to hurt me? I'm so scared please someone help me.

I asked God again that I wouldn't get up tomorrow before eight either if I really am in danger and I'm also scared that I'm angering God by always asking for signs.

Could this, instead of a sign, be just God telling me not to ask for signs? Could I not be in danger after all?

God is more powerful than Satan. I would be praying for His protection not him having you wake up at a certain time.

Also, with your mental illness this is probably somewhat common. Don't be afraid. Turn to God and ask Him to be your Lord and Savior. That He forgives your sins and makes you one of His Children.

I'll pray with you.

"Dear Father, please help @bowties in this time of great need because they feel very fearful. Help them to learn how much You love them and that they would turn to you in their time of need. Casting that problem upon You, because Your Word tells us that You care for us. Please give them peace and tranquility in this very troubled time. Protect them from Satan and demons and sheltering them from all negative entities. I pray that @bowties see's your never changing love and realizes that great love helps overcome great fear. They do not have to carry this burden alone. There is none greater than You, Lord. In Jesus name we pray. Amen"

I hope this makes you feel better. Turn to God, He is a great listener and should be your best friend. God will never leave you. Cry to Him and laugh with Him. Share your life with Him and be at peace.