Please Help

[ocd]

I have very severe anxiety. What do I do?

I hate to vomit, and just recently "something" out of nothing told me that I am going to get sick soon, even thoug I havent eaten anything that might be contagious.

I have an extreme anxiety about getting hurt, getting sick, hurting others, do something bad etc. and I have recurring thoughts that just pop up out of nowhere from nothing and gives me messages and threatenings to NOT do a certain thing I might enjoy. Its like I find something I enjoy much and then suddenly this "something" tells me that I'm gonna stop this or [insert something bad]. It is never the same when it occours, it is always a new thing. I can be happy about something and enjoy it, and then suddenly out of nowhere I am told to stop it.

Other times I am getting messages about the near future. About what would happen. I have actually experienced this a lot and that it did happen. Like sometimes I get this "something" to tell me that the next card I pick up might be [insert card name], and it is. Or that I am going to pick up a certain number and I do.

It is really scarring me.

I feel like I am being taken as a prisoner of some super natural force, that tells me to not do certain things and to avoid certain things, that I enjoy. And at the same time also shows me the future.

This "something" also like to bet about things. Something like:

"Now if you dont go take a look now at your screen on that particular page, I kill your dad. OK now, the next letter on the screen you see will be an A. If it is an A I kill your mom, if it isnt I become passive."

If it is an A It begins to want to make me make some agreements about something that it points out of what I may not do, of which will be my last change. If I do it, like playing a certain game, it will kill my parrents, make me sick or something.

 

[Faithful Son]

I apologize for assuming you were unsaved, please accept my apology I did not take the time to read your profile.

 

[Coconut]

Hello ocd, welcome to Talk Jesus. When you are feeling anxious, you only need call upon His name. There is power in the name of Jesus to overcome every thought and every reality that makes you afraid. I know OCD is a very difficult disease to cope with, but Gods power is greater than all our sicknesses and all our fears, glory to God! If you feel like you need someone to pray with you personally, send an IM to any one of the moderators, or just post a request in the prayer room. I pray the Holy Spirit sends you peace and comfort right now, in Jesus name, amen.


1Pe 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

 

[Chad]

Please meditate on these Scripture verses

John 9:1-3

Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind

1 As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" 3 Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.

1 John 4:4

Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

Ephesians 6:10-18

The Whole Armor of God

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.

16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

 

[talei-v]

hi ocd,
I agree with what everyone has said above.

Whenever you have recurring bad thoughts, you can rebuke them by saying the name over Jesus over and over again untill they are gone. You should let your church, christian friends or family know as they can pray for you and be of immediate help. Don't be afraid to tell them because fear only comes from the devil, he wants to isolate you by not telling anyone so that no one will help. Don't let the devil deceive you with these thoughts and keep you captive, let the saving grace of Jesus set you Free. Be consistent in your daily prayers and read the word, asking for the blood of Jesus to cover and protect you everyday. If you are consistent in your daily prayers and devotion, asking God to help you and set you free than the devil cannot taunt you with these thoughts. Above all you must have faith and just believe, because without faith God cannot work in your life.

 

[ocd]

There are various things this "thing" has prohibited me to do - things I like to do.
What do I do???

 

[Chad]

Brother, I have a few questions.

How often do you pray?
How often do you read the Word?
How often do you meditate on the Word?
How often do you attend a bible-based church?

I await your response. GOD Bless

 

[Faithful Son]

I think talei-v gave good advice to what you could do. Jesus loves you and He cares for you, ask Him for help daily. Read what He says in the Bible, pray and be still and know that He is Lord.

May Jesus be your calming and peace.


Edit: sorry to stick my head in Chad, it seems as I was typing you posted, It wasn't my intention to discredit your post.

 

[talei-v]

hey me again,

To reply to ocd, that "thing" is the devil trying to stop you from fully reaching out to Jesus, I've had a physical disability all my life but if I had let satan use it to keep me prisoner, I wouldn't have been able to do things I would like to do today. You have to fight and call out to Jesus, you do have choice.

Do you want to be a prisoner of the devil forever or be a Conqeror in the name of Jesus? Don't let the devil dictate you life, let Jesus.

Sorry to be blunt...but Jesus has much more for you.

Godbless.

 

[ocd]

I do not meditate. I dont know how to do it.

I have my own belief system. I have some kind of mixed up reality. My view on the world is this: I believe in the evolution - but it is started by God, and that humans are His product, and that all the bad things are side effects.

I believe humans evolved from the apes, but it was planned by God, but that all the other species that makes it bad for us are made - not by the intention of God - but because this is what evolution also offers.

I so believe that God can now change things in the nature and so can the devil, but I do not believe that humans where created just out of nothing, but evolved, but evolved by the intention of God.

Therefore I have a mixed interest of evolution and buddhism, but I do not meditate. I do not read the Bible. I prefer to read books about the evolution, and the humans and the human brain, because I believe this is the Science of God. I believe the humans are only to fully evolve when they know how to and in what directions, by studying Gods works.

I believe I have physical imbalances in my brain, causing my anxiety.
And that the devil is taking advantage of this.
He is just taking advantage of it.

Therefore I do not believe God or the devil makes up things, they only change it. I believe God made the flour, sugar and bread, and the machine of which he puts these things into it, and this machine, made by God, but not controlled by God, makes the cake.

The devil then takes the final cake and puts in harmless chemicals in the cake - but when they are coming in chemical contact with the cake, they become dangerous. Jesus neutralize them.

But the cake remains.

This is how I percieve the world, and therefore I believe the only true way to reach God is through wide knowledge about anything in nature.

I believe that Jesus is doing a good job of neutralizing the chemicals the devil puts into the cake.
But I believe that if the humans were able to also neutralize these chemicals, we would have 2 persons doing the job, and it would be more effective - of course, if we dont let people go the opposite way around - and make research into how to make more chemicals to neutralize the neutralizing chemicals.

I am not a creationist. I see no point in creationism. I see no point in biblical studies either. Neither do I see any point in saying that you can not believe in God if you believe in science. Because science is the studying of Gods works, and I see no problem in that so long as we are using it the way God use His knowledge.

 

[Eve]

Hi OCD,

I am very sorry to hear about your OCD condition. I pray that things will improve for you as soon as possible.

I believe that there is only a man-made war between science and God and really there is no reason why science can't work hand in hand with religion. It is those few key figures in history with their own agenda's that have spoiled things for us now and why we have this opposition between the two.

However, I disagree with you about seeing no point in biblical studies. You must be one who sees no point in studying history then also! How does a person learn if not to pass on knowledge from one generation to the next?

How was the bible written for us to read if the scribes were not taught how to write Hebrew, how do you read your science books if you were not taught how to read and if the person who taught you wasn't shown by a member of the previous generation. It is to our detriment when knowledge is lost in history.

If you appreciate Science and 'progress' then you must appreciate the desire to understand how something comes to be. eg can you look at a glass and wonder or wish to know the components of that glass, sand etc..and how it has come to be for instance. God has given us these things as well as giving us a means to understand our own state and condition through the examples in the bible.

Scientific theories come, go and are replace by new theories. We study the bible too for some of the same reasons a scientist studies the components of what makes up the world around us. We are both on a quest for knowledge and enlightenment, how can one who does not study the bible come to know Jesus? Whether it be through listening or reading one must study to truly know Jesus and to know ourselves. This is done not purely for knowledge but to bring about a change in our condition so that we are fit to enter heaven. It is not just our choice to know it is our need to know which is important.

God Bless

Eve

 

[shortlady]

I do not meditate. I dont know how to do it.

I have my own belief system. I have some kind of mixed up reality. My view on the world is this: I believe in the evolution - but it is started by God, and that humans are His product, and that all the bad things are side effects.

I believe humans evolved from the apes, but it was planned by God, but that all the other species that makes it bad for us are made - not by the intention of God - but because this is what evolution also offers.

I so believe that God can now change things in the nature and so can the devil, but I do not believe that humans where created just out of nothing, but evolved, but evolved by the intention of God.

Therefore I have a mixed interest of evolution and buddhism, but I do not meditate. I do not read the Bible. I prefer to read books about the evolution, and the humans and the human brain, because I believe this is the Science of God. I believe the humans are only to fully evolve when they know how to and in what directions, by studying Gods works.

I believe I have physical imbalances in my brain, causing my anxiety.
And that the devil is taking advantage of this.
He is just taking advantage of it.

Therefore I do not believe God or the devil makes up things, they only change it. I believe God made the flour, sugar and bread, and the machine of which he puts these things into it, and this machine, made by God, but not controlled by God, makes the cake.

The devil then takes the final cake and puts in harmless chemicals in the cake - but when they are coming in chemical contact with the cake, they become dangerous. Jesus neutralize them.

But the cake remains.

This is how I percieve the world, and therefore I believe the only true way to reach God is through wide knowledge about anything in nature.

I believe that Jesus is doing a good job of neutralizing the chemicals the devil puts into the cake.
But I believe that if the humans were able to also neutralize these chemicals, we would have 2 persons doing the job, and it would be more effective - of course, if we dont let people go the opposite way around - and make research into how to make more chemicals to neutralize the neutralizing chemicals.

I am not a creationist. I see no point in creationism. I see no point in biblical studies either. Neither do I see any point in saying that you can not believe in God if you believe in science. Because science is the studying of Gods works, and I see no problem in that so long as we are using it the way God use His knowledge.

It is written that Jesus is the way and the truth and the life the only way to the Father. I know how science theories are placed and worded to make us believe in evolution. I had to study all through that to get a Biology degree and I know without the foundation of the word I would of been caught up in that Darwinism as well. But the truth of the matter to have power you must believe in the source which is Christ Jesus. The word tell us first we must believe in order to approach throne of grace to know that He is God and a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Not trying to throw religion on you but i know the healer and any disease you have He is in control you know. As everyone says pray more so He can reveal truth, try Him He will not fail you put Him to the test.

Be Bless
Shortlady

 

[Eve]

Hi OCD,

To know him, first you have to really try to know him.

I have found that sometimes the living bible is clearer to me than the NIV. I will quite often read several versions to try to get an understanding of a particular sentence. I have also found that reading peoples posts here and cross referencing them with the bible is useful to delve into the parts of the bible I might not normally think to read otherwise.

I also find that the online resources are often very useful not only as a reference like the links listed on TJ but also to get current opinion on a particular topic. I often find that I remember a passage but cannot always remember the exact reference for it all these resources come in very handy. This along with feedback from others on TJ helps me to have informed knowledge on the bible to help me to form my own conclusions.

On a personal note I also find the journal section of TJ very useful for confessing things and getting things off my chest. There are options to make the journal private also if you prefer.

I know from experience it can seem a tough journey sometimes, especially if you feel like me you are fighting against your own closed mindedness. I have found that since I have joined TJ that struggle has lessoned. I am less on a self-destruct course than I was. I still have the same problems ......but there is an extra dimension that I did not have before and which is beneficial to me.

I would like to leave you with a message of hope. Please do not give up your search for Jesus because you may feel that you do not know him so well at the moment.

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.' (Matt 7:7)

God Bless

Eve

 

[talei-v]

hey ocd,

If this is your belief system, is it working for you? Because if it was I don't think you'd be asking for help.

 

[calluna]

This is how I percieve the world, and therefore I believe the only true way to reach God is through wide knowledge about anything in nature.

I have empathy for you and your anxiety condition, however I did read your profile and you said you accepted Christ. Your claiming you accepted Christ as your saviour and your quote above contradicts this.

Jesus says 'I am the way, the truth and the life, no-one can come to the Father(God), except through me" John14:6


Calluna

 

[anthony]

Friend,

I am requesting you that please br in Pray. If you are in pray that god will hill you soon. because the Bible say that Prayer Bring Victory.

 

[ocd]

I believe God show himself through the nature.

 

[Faithful Son]

That's a wonderful thing to believe, I also believe God shows Himself through nature :lightning Sometimes I can see God is angry when the lightning flashes, or sometimes when I look outside at the stars I think that God is happy today :star:, other times I see the sun shine and it's lovely outside and I think, God must love this day :ip:.

Whatever day it may be, God created that day.

One thing you could try to do is read the first page of Genises in the Bible, it will take you about 4 minutes and I believe when you read what the Holy Spirit says to us, you will see that man did not evolve, but was created in one day :girl: :boy:.

The wonderful thing is man was created in the image of God, so when you look at yourself in the mirror, remember God is Spirit, but you resemble God with your appearance.

Read the first page of Genises and tell me what you think about it, share your thougts with us.

 

[ocd]

I believe God calculated how the humans should be. He defined how we should be.
I believe evolution is calculated by God.

 

[Chad]

I believe God calculated how the humans should be. He defined how we should be.
I believe evolution is calculated by God.

GOD gave us freedom and designed us individually to be unique.

Evolution does NOT exist and is a false lie from the devil himself. If you think you evolved from apes, then please re-consider such a belief. Its disgusting to be honest. GOD did not create/cause evolution in any way at all.

Your profile is contradicting with much of what you've been speaking here brother. In regards to your 2nd last post, yes GOD does show Himself through nature. However, He *ultimately* showed Himself through Jesus Christ - GOD incarnate. Our Lord Savior, our GOD.