Anyone here struggle with intense, intrusive thoughts and is also a Christian? It’s been so hard to believe that God can forgive me for the thoughts that I have been dealing with specifically related to causing harm to those I love, myself and even total strangers, and as a follower of Jesus I’ve wondered so many times how on earth could I possibly have thoughts like this? It terrifies me
I’m not sure if this helps, but when I was struggling with my intrusive thoughts when I was a teenage, my grandma showed me this verse in the Bible and I felt the most immense peace from it. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. She explained to me that God knows our hearts, he knows who we are and can discern what’s in our hearts versus our thoughts. I hope this helps, friend.
Yes I am a Christian and suffering from Harm/Suicidal OCD. I feel awful for the thoughts especially because God has been so good to me. But Prayer and Bible reading really do help. We underestimate the power they hold. And finding your identity in Christ, knowing that he loves us unconditionally- no matter what OCD tries to tell us.
I am a christian and I am struggling through OCD as well. I am most thankful that we have a God and advocate for us in Heaven who is there to encourage us and help us every step of the way. Now to be clear, it doesn't always feel like that, and we have our mess-ups, and things are terrifying, but that is why I hold on to hope and faith. My faith is in my savior, not in myself. Thank you for posting because it helps me see I am not alone too.
yes, i am catholic and i struggle with this with thoughts related to morality and sexual orientation (i don’t believe being LGBTQ+ identifying is immoral or wrong) and i was convinced i was going to Hell for my thoughts
yes I am Christian and I struggle so much. It's really messing with my faith. I have dealt with every single theme (besides one lol don't know why. Ill probs get it later) and it's torture. One of the worst for me though has been hocd. People keep saying stuff that keeps me ruminating. I believe in biblical marriage and while i think others are free to believe whatever they want about marriage, I feel so alone in my struggle. I feel like the only reason I'm.not gay is because of my biblical beliegfs and Christian upbringing. I feel like no one else gets it. With all of my other themes everyone agreed that harm is wrong, p*dopheloa is wrong, incest is wrong but most people don't think that about gay marriage which is their right but I just wish they would stop saying things to me like "you are only straight bc your a Christian" or "stop being so hateful and just be gay". When in actuality I don't hate gay people at all. I love everyone regardless of what they choose to do or believe but I have personal beliefs and people get mad about them. I just don't want to struggle with hocd anymore. I wish I could have an old theme that I had.
@Anxiousaddie whyd someone sad face this? I didn't even know u could do that 😅 must be new
@Anxiousaddie I believe you, I know it’s hard, I know OCD sometimes can get so messy that make us “believe” things we don’t :,( I’m catholic but I struggle a lot when I’m going to pray bc it turned in a time to be a compulsion and a routine that I can’t move on on my day if I don’t do it. I’m catholic but at the same time I believe in energies… I’ve meditate and one phrase helped me a lot and it’s that “if you’re maditating, and a though appears, don’t ignore it but also don’t give it attention, let it “exist” in your mind until it goes… I know it’s hard but has helped me, I’ve validate myself telling me “OCD don’t define me but I have it, there’s nothing wrong with that, can’t control intrusive thoughts” idk if it helps or wanted it
You might want to check out Justin Hughes website. He is a Christian and an OCD specialist. He has been on a few podcasts as well. His insight has helped me a lot as a Christian in my struggle with harm ocd. Praying for you.
@ekoepke1 Yes! His posts are great!
I have been there. still here. But i will encourage you not to feel like that. he forgives even the worst sins he stil forgives. he love us i believe
Does anyone have spiritual ocd dealing with blasphemous thoughts as a Christian
Hi everyone! My main theme in religious OCD is doubting God & Jesus! It hurts me heart I love them but I’m trying to remember His love and grace! Recently I’ve been having major blasphemous intrusive thoughts! I’ve had them before throughout my OCD journey but this time it’s kinda hard to let go and they’re coming so hard! They scare me! They can be very mean and just disgusting. Cursing, denying and just thoughts I hate! I ask for forgiveness and don’t always “feel” forgiven! I love Jesus & God! These thoughts hurt so much! Sometimes they make me feel like I want them or I’m saying them on purpose! I feel like I subconsciously “check” & ruminating on them. I know this is a normal and common OCD theme but it’s like sometimes I feel like I doubt my OCD! Especially whenever I have blasphemous intrusive thoughts! Like my brain just thinks “nope it’s you not OCD”. Like it doesn’t feel like OCD but Ik OCD can make it feel “very real”. It makes me feel like God is mad at me or upset! Or He doesn’t love me as much or just can’t be “forgiven” which I know is a lie and not true! I love God so much! Ik OCD attacks on hat we love it’s just my mind will doubt I have it! Please any tips to overcome these thoughts! I feel a lot of shame, guilt, fear, anxiety and sadness for having these thoughts! I know people say “they’re just thoughts” and not bad but they feel like that. Any advice?! Has anyone else gone through this?
Hi guys, I’m a follower of Christ and I definitely have a lot of religious OCD I’m always thinking I’m committing the unforgivable sin, and always thinking that God can never forgive me. And there’s so many people that have their own idea of what they think the unforgivable sin is so it makes me have even more anxiety and honestly I really need help because it’s been a few years now that I’ve been battling this and I just want to live comfortably in my faith
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