You keep having blasphemous thoughts. Not surprisingly, challenges to your long-held beliefs can be hard to handle, particularly if you are enmeshed in a faith community that expects you to be unswervingly loyal to these beliefs. This doesnt mean truth is relative or that I would endorse postmodern philosophical foundations. Ironically, the more anxious one is to please God, the more severe the affliction. Keep faith in God/Jesus. These compulsions are meant to cancel, resist, fix, solve, or atone for the negative religious thoughts. In my younger years, I used to have a Pollyanna-type relationship with God. I was constantly and anxiously praying to the Lord to set me free.It has gotten so bad that I have not finished my exam and that I went to psychologist.But no one have diagnosed me with this or told me yhat it was just intrusive thoughts or some sort of OCD.All they told me is that I had a rough year and my brain is mentally exhausted.It was only a year later that I came across religious OCD and it was the first time I didnt feel alone.To see that other christians en people struggle too !! When he took a stand, it was on behalf of the Father (John 2:14-17) and, in this case, the Holy Spirit. I didnt mean them. Now I understand the condition, not my thoughts intrusive thoughts. So Im pretty sure the blasphemous thoughts are gone. When I am at church listener my to a sermon at t come up. I have no clue WHY this happens, but Ive talked to others who have thoughts that coincide with certain sounds, movements, or breathing patterns. Like the shepherd leaves the 99 sheep in the fold and goes out in the wilderness to seek that one lost sheep, He has been moving all heaven to rescue you from sin, anxiety, and suffering. Then she called me one day to tell me she was pregnant, so I went to where she was. It seems alien, as though coming from outside the true self. It is unwanted, unplanned, uninitiated. God is very secure in who He is, the Almighty God. Turn on radio stations like KLOVE or Air1 or any Christian station and walk around the house speaking beautiful truths to God. Be of good courage and keep pressing forward! But I'm afraid the reason I want to do that is because of selfish/intellectual/interested in the benefits reasons. I dont want to commit the unforgivable sin. i'm not a born again christian i still have some sins to quit but STILL. Thank you for responding to my comment. You wrote: "The litmus test to know if you are a truly reprobate person or merely a scrupulous person is toask how often you come back to God to seek reconciliation.". At first, those thoughts had such a hold of me, I really thought I was going to die from anxiety. Blasphemous, harmful, and deviant thoughts and inclinations are part of spiritual warfare, and we need God's help to fight them. I try hard to live right and please God, that it's affecting me in a bad way. I know it isnt true. Overt, verbal, and conscious repudiation of the fact that God is at work in Jesus Christ accomplishing his designs through the power of the Holy Spirit. You may wish to check out my recent article on Religious OCD and Existential OCD. This is when Jesus pulled out the big guns. and God poured out His presence. In the garden of Eden, Adam and Eve were created as children of God. Dear Jamie, I have suffered terribly with scrupulosity and religious OCD for all my life and I made a promise to God about masturbation when I was about 12 years old. The Bible says the truth will set us free. What about the verses on blaspheming the Holy Spirit? Verse 29. Ive also found it useful to be told I am 99% hard on myself (by a counsellor) because that sort of gave me permission to dare to calm down a bit. I had a nightmare where I thought I might have spoke out a blasphemous thought in my sleep. I dont know which option is best suited for me because I am so burned out on thinking about this. Wow, what a privilege, to meet Godand yet, He met God in an incredibly intimate way when his own feelings were radically off. Please go back and read this story. Thought-action fusion happens when you believe that your thoughts have power to cause or prevent bad things from happening. Remember, God is like a shower: He receives you just as you are, dirty and all covered with filthbut like the shower, He does not LEAVE you that way! Its unfortunate but I'm still alive and blessed, which is always settling to remember. All my love !! You can look at it as something scary or you can rest in that feeling and choose to relearn God. Caving in is a sign of exhaustion, not agreement. And I feel like it's blocking me, isn't letting me come back to God: I've been having a problem with pornography for just too long. Jesus called the Spirit the Comforter, and sometimes the Holy Ghost. In another passage, Jesus Christs disciples are told not to suppose evil against the Father (which could be considered thought about God) for their sakes. I would caution you against listening to random individuals who claim to have the gift of prophecy. However, knowing that doesnt really address the question of why this sin is unforgiveable? When Bartimaus came, it was for physical healing. When a person blasphemes, slanders and rejects the true work of the Holy Spirit, they disconnect their source of conviction. She came back here, had sex with me again, and left to go to Bible college. Hi, i wish i could sound enthusiastic but ive been feeling very down due to unwanted thoughts about God, ive been dealing with these for almost a month now, i had repented 3 years ago and its been all good until now, i started reading the bible, praying, and wanting to be closer to god. 5:37-38]. The Lord bless you !! It's not always to believe what we can't humanly comprehend, that's why when it comes to the Bible we live it through faith, faith, and more faith, not understanding. Dr. R.C. Yes, keep going! I pray with the guilt of sin, read my Bible and dreaind reading places that talk about blasphemies and these evil thoughts popping up. I dont know if God loves me or forgives me. It'll take time but by faith, little by little, God will transform you from the inside out. Its what happens when obsessive-compulsive disorder hijacks your spirituality. Glenn, listen to Ryan Stevenson song (YouTube) "No Matter What." How can I know God is still with me? While I was using I started decoding the verses again and I ended up back in the hospital. Facebook has some excellent and free support groups for scrupulosity. This started for me when I was about 19 or 20 years of age. The command to ask forgiveness of the Lord (Mt. And then another scrupulosity strikes again ( this time it is very weird, i am a male and i was having thought's of bearing the devil's child, maybe this was caused by a memory from watching the film constantine from 2005). even starting thinking about writing a suicide note to my family i dont want to commit the unforgivable sin.. im scared. I cannot thank you enough! I'm sorry to tell you this, but in my case this scrupulosity thing really makes me almost want to quit. God still answers most of the prayers I pray. If youre looking for one-on-one support, you can also consider getting therapy from an OCD specialist on the NOCD app. Then few weeks after that, i have another scrupulousity strike (this time it was to sell my soul to the devil), then it is solved again by repeating some mantras again. Now, it seems to me that, in helping those people deal with what they are saying, we need to put the statement blaspheming the Spirit cannot be forgiven alongside the many statements like whosoever believes on the Lord Jesus will be saved not whosoever believes, if they havent done a few other things., For example, Acts 16:31: Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved. Paul didnt ask the jailor, Now, have you ever blasphemed against the Spirit of God? He just said, If you believe, you will be saved. In John 6:40, Jesus said, This is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.. Again, this idea is echoed in Psalm 139: OLord,You have searched me and knownme.You know my sitting down and my rising up;Youunderstand my thought afar off.Youcomprehend my path and my lying down,And are acquainted with all my ways. They feel the most real and strong then and often give me anxiety when I settle down. Every morning start your day with a daily devotional such as "Jesus Calling" Read the book and read the Bible chapters that go with it. I want Gods forgiveness and I want the Holy Spirit to work in me. You ask the question about how you can be sure the thoughts arent from you. Since then I have forgiven my parents completely. A quick background on me: I do have subclinical levels of anxiety and traces of OCD behavior (very minor). I want to go back to the old me, I want to feel the presence of Lord again, I just can't and don't know if Lord will forgive me. However,I felt that this was God's way of telling me to remain calm and think of him alone because i was panicking and wondering why am I having these thoughts because I am a Christian and would they affect my eternal life but God gave me this information the same day it seems to be getting worse and I can't thank him enough for that peace within that I feel now. I told my counselor my blasphemous thought about the Holy Spirit, help I feel forgiven and yet I dont. Thats a sure-fire way to get yourself stung! 8:28-30), This forum is designed to be like Christian Advice, only for recovery type of issues. However, after I found so much peace for so long and finally found my most loving self I feel like God is constantly condemning me for listening to Wayne Dyer. If you don't give any more thought to them, they will eventually go away I think. I know I still believe in God and I want a relationship with Him. I find a mistake on everything I do, constantly forgetting the Master's love for me and I blame myself over it and sometimes It takes days before I eventually forgive myself. I had a hard time believing in or contacting God. Its the brains shutoff mechanism. But then I realized when I had that thought, I was breathing heavily and anticipating it. And the Israelite womans sonblasphemed the nameof theLordandcursed; and so theybrought him to Moses. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. The enemy knows what your fears are and he will play on that. I wish we could meetI actually have a really full schedule these days. God Bless You! This becomes a trigger then that maybe I was never really born again, maybe I didnt accept Jesus correctly etc etc etc. It was profane and I had been telling him too stop but I smiled at the joke knowing I shouldn't have but I was telling him to stop as that happened. I then became terrified about what I had wilfully done and have been living in torment and feeling condemned and far from God since and needless to say I have been tormented by repetitive blasphemous thoughts as well for years since. Imagine how far these guys had gone. She lost the child in a car crash and shrugged it off the next day, giggling on the phone with her pastor back here. Mine are typically reactive to some untrue thought that pops into my head, and before I can get my mind to ignore it, I think [or start to say out loud] a blasphemous phrase. This feels a little bit spiritually intrusive and inappropriate. But these doubts make me feel bad, it's terrifying. But intrusive thoughts have nothing to do with your spiritual reality. Convictions, awareness. In this guide, we'll cover everything you ever wanted to know about these intrusive thoughts, such as: You are a devoted follower of God. Im here to comment not to comment about a problem I have but to spread a message of hope. When I did, the thoughts and pain stopped. Started digging into it and loved it. It is impossible for a person to love God without the help of the Holy Spirit, so if you still love God, then you haven't blasphemed the Holy Spirit. Often, people who have sinful thoughts experience psychological distress. I have a 3 years old by the way. There are a lot of reasons people might be motivated to seek God. Not all "bad" religious thoughts are the same. Not only do they lack the true spirit that is necessary for genuine worship, but they are also ineffective at fixing your obsessive-compulsive anxiety. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dQlEl85ols, {"email":"Email address invalid","url":"Website address invalid","required":"Required field missing"}. I walked away from the Lord for over seven years. i have ocd and i have a bad thought. I am able to come out of this trance like situation whenever I am able to pray in my heart or even jus metion Jesus's name and this now only happens when I do not pray. I grew up in a home that was very unstable with lots of angry outbursts. What can I do? Yep read the whole article and it is very reliving after reading it. There are a few verses we can use to understand this phenomenon and help you reduce your fears. Friends, the reason why we are so scared all the time is because we see ourselves as Judas, a demon, King Saul and the others in the Bible who God has rejected. I dont know why this happens, but its semi-common and certainly deserves further investigation. Even though people who take the Lords name in vain often do so willingly, it is usually born out of their ignorance. They might be there asking for your attention, but determine to keep putting one foot in front of the other, engaging with your daily responsibilities, without getting derailed by the thought. So another important point about intrusive thoughts is that they are believed to have power (even though they do not). Dear friend, dont give up. I see others have gone through this, I dont want to go to hell either, I remember the love of God and the feelings of serving him only and still do and will always do. God doesnt even have to try hard to understand our thoughts. I have blasphemous thoughts about the Holy Spirit, God, Jesus and their holy works. Fear often drives people to God, and this is totally normal and Biblical. But salvation is a living, breathing relationship with God, and so the only work that we need to be concerned about is simply to abide in Christ in a childlike, trusting way (see John 15). According to John 16:8-9 one of the primary works of the Holy Spirit is to convict the world of sin. I have felt like I was a screw up. Exactly what is being described by this expression, found in Mark 3:29 (par. Verbally tell God how you love Him and how great He is. He has you, and he is keeping you for the day of redemption.. What we have to do is realize that they are not from the real me, (even though it can sometimes feel like it) and we must simply move on through life, allowing those weird thoughts to move parallel to us through our day. Its a mental health disorder that happens to create symptoms that mimic our spiritual lives. Jaimie. My first comment to your situation would relate to what youve said about not wanting to read the Bible because you know youll get irrational feelings of anxiety. These thoughts started about doubting my salvation. To whom was He talking? There isnt a lot of evidence for that. I got out a week later and smoked marijuana again. Can you remember bits of old poems that you can trot out? And thoughts certainly arent good predictors for our true spiritual condition. What is your picture of God like? God is a God who is for us, not against us Romans 8:31. However, there are also passages where we are warned about what brings sin into our hearts and where we have been commanded to ask for forgiveness. So as long as I know that I dont mean the thoughts, everything should be ok? And I accepted it for a while and it brought me more fear and I would avoid looking at almost anyone. Or if I happened to remember did I say that? Since then, the thoughts have never left. The first trick is helpful at any stage of progress, but the second trick will probably only be helpful to those who are at more advanced stages in overcoming scrupulosity. I still do sometimes. Any suggestions ? i think satan entered meor another demon. It tells you that merely thinking such thoughts means you actually believe them. But bees can teach us important lessons about non-response to our OCD. Blasphemous thoughtscan intrude upon the most devoted believer -- but for some, they become chronic, sticky, and absolutely terrifying. What is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? I invent syllables to pronounce with or without etymologies. Lets answer these questions and learn more as we look into this very important topic of blasphemy. This is not your fault and it isnt something to be ashamed of. And yes, to answer your third and fourth points, there is hope for you. Please dont be afraid. He told me : "Your thoughts will never separate Me from you". But perhaps you can translate for her. It can be tricky to find a provider who is Christian or who shares your religious beliefs, but if you do its great, because NOCD is often covered by health insurance. That your OCD fears are strong enough to actually change reality? But again, remember that we are speaking of purposeful and willful blasphemy. In church, I experience a feeling of being different and that I dont. ive rebuked in Jesus's mighty name and ive prayed for God to take them away what if i have committed the unforgivable sin? what if i will commit it? Remember to walk with Him 1 Day at a time. Heres the passage from Mark: Then the multitude came together again,so that they could not so much as eat bread. Sounds like by FAITH (not feelings) you need to reconcile to Jesus and don't allow anyone move you again. Sometimes it can be very difficult to understand our own intentions. Dont let that be you, Amy. Some may even be employed by a particular ministry or church organization. I don't know why this comes into my head and i feel like i'm at the end of my rope, I don't understand why i would even think that. I was absolutely horrified that it could be my thoughts about my Savior and Lord. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Not sure if I can include a reprobate mind, or a seared conscience above, because that would be especially terrifying for me. I had been stuck in legalism for most of my born again life. im scared of being numb and just allowing these thoughts while not being emotional about them. tqb-impression-2045-tqb-user-60f57081ee1b65_56201664, tqb-impression-2045-tqb-user-60f570f671e497_32882585, tqb-impression-2189-tqb-user-60f57080d8efc3_26603292, tqb-impression-2189-tqb-user-60f570a35906b8_59176067, tqb-impression-2341-tqb-user-60f5708568cea4_21812820, tqb-impression-2924-tqb-user-60f570d6a0d8d6_62640332, tqb-impression-2924-tqb-user-60f57106889ba2_61578013, tqb-impression-3075-tqb-user-60f570e23bf777_45533188, tqb-impression-3123-tqb-user-60f570750f80f8_87645952. Many of us have walked in your shoes. I feel so low, I want the same love and passion for the Lord in Heaven! About this attitude of looking for change and trying to get back to God. At one point in my life I did say something really negative towards Jesus (which I regret now).. these thoughts have subsided lately but from time to time they pop up and keep going. Thank you so much for this! Remember, you can always tell God the good, bad, and ugly about yourself and your life. Honey, God allows U-Turns, He really does. Since you were fighting the war and putting stress on yourself by doing that, by winning or losing, neither side matters, the thing that matters is that it put an end to the warfare of stress which gave you relief. It's not your true willful thoughts. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. You swear you didn't mean to think those thoughts -- but how do you really know? I just want to get back/closer to God again. I used to get drunk, have premarital sex, smoke pot, chew tobacco, and God helped me through it all when I kept praying for help from Him to do it. The universe around me.. and i often think i already in fact died and im in hell because hell is a place of confusion just as i experience everything. Think of the centurion in Matthew 27 when Jesus died. I still fight them in hopes someday they'll disappear but they don't. I'm crying right now.. In John 10, Jesus said that no one is able to pluck us out of His hand. In your case, it seems that your addiction to porn and masturbating is not being used as an escape mechanism but instead has become inextricably linked to your struggle with intrusive thoughts (i.e. The fear of God finally found me. He then received a second letter from Ibn Saud. Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit. We grow up knowing that large flying insects like bees, wasps, and hornets can sting. We come, and He changes us. Having these unwanted thoughts is not a sin. He had already been pricked in his heart and had refused to respond. I think your reply could literally change my life. Im really stressed out about it and am dying for an answer sorry I know Im being rude, Hi! I think its good reinforcement to read for reminders sake, which is helpful when in the middle of a psychological battle. I want these thoughts to stop. I was crying like a two year old. Remember that a just man falls seven times and rises up again, it is not our mistakes that define our relationship to God but rather His promises to us. Secondly, let me respond to your concern about not having the right feelings. What do you do? The intrusive thoughts of OCD are like that: the more you focus on them, the bigger and stickier they get. Its just been confusing me because I dont know what happening and Ive been questioning like whether I am really a Christian or whether I truly love God or if Ive just been living a lie with myself. I'd appreciate help with this. Let's take a look at three kinds of uncomfortable religious thoughtsyou may be experiencing in greater detail: Human beings are designed to live in community. I hold to this truth, but the other thoughts are so powerful. For example: Suzy, you have a recurring blasphemous thought that Chemosh is only a stone idol, is that right?, Yes, thats right. I dont mean them. Its not easy at all especially when you have the ultimate fear of losing salvation through it all but the fact that you explained it in terms of how they acted in the past towards Jesus. Hi, Destiny, I think its quite common for intrusive thoughts to involve questions of reality. We may wonder if the important elements of our faith are fake, if reality is fake, and basically everything that possible to question, we question. Christianity does not teach that there is any magical power in mantras, phrases, or spooky abracadabra wordsneither to save us nor condemn us. And because its such a narrow-minded definition, it seems deceptively easy to fall into by accident.
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