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Please read the following email I received recently and discover what God wants to do not only for this man, Bob, but you Too!

Question: Dear friends, I suffer from intrusive thoughts that will not go away, several times a day. Most times I can handle them, but at others, they can lead to deep depression. At times such as these I can lose my temper and say things to myself that cause me great regret, and even to doubt my salvation. I have asked God to take away my OCD, but it remains. Is there hope for sufferers?  ~Bob

Answer: Bob, I'm sorry to hear you are suffering--and YES I do believe there is a CURE for everything under the sun--even OCD. Are you on medication? What type?

We all have bad thoughts--I have to fight PANIC ATTACKS every day too--I know the battle can be won though--my life is proof.

When Jesus was tempted, I believe it was through his thoughts--When Cain was tempted to kill Abel it was through his thoughts--When King David was tempted to sleep with Bathsheba, it was through lustful thoughts...

That's how Satan attacks--through our thoughts. Specifically why the Bible tells us in Ephesians 6 that we aren't fighting flesh and blood, but rulers of darkness, spirits, principalities... What should we do when being
attacked??? Put on the full armor of God...

I would suggest that you do an in-depth study of God's armor--there are a lot of Biblical tools that help on www.crosswalk.com  Read Ephesians 6 and look up each piece of armor as a word search throughout the Bible and you will find that you have just what you need to not only fight the battle--but to win!

We will lift you up in prayer tonight!

God bless, Elisabeth & John Freeman

Bob Writes:

Thank you so very much for your wonderfully prompt and caring reply to my question about OCD: that is Christian compassion indeed. Much appreciated.

I am not on any medication for my OCD. I was prescribed an SSRI some years ago but decided not to take it due to problems with drugs and alcohol that I suffered very badly from in my pre-Christian days, and which made me ill, scaring me off medication for life.

My OCD has actually improved beyond all measure since I became a Christian, and could be said to be residual; but it's still debilitating. It's interesting what you said about thoughts being what the Enemy most likes to attack, because it's when my thoughts are negative towards other people that I find myself being subject to unwanted unpleasant thoughts, almost as if I've given the Enemy permission to invade my mind. Then I become so angry, and on occasion I blame God, when it's my fault for being negative in the first place. Also, I can be very lax when it comes to putting on the full armor of God, which as you so rightly point is paramount when it comes to keeping our minds free from attack.

Your words were very consoling, thank you, and I will return to Ephesians 6 forthwith: I'd earlier read something at another site to the effect that OCD is a punishment for failing faith, but couldn't agree with that as Biblical, given that I'd suffered far worse from OCD prior to becoming a Christian. Moreover I've always been of the school that God Himself keeps us as His Word promises and will never fail nor forsake us. And that He understands our weaknesses and forgives us when they get the better of us and we behave badly. I'm sure you agree with me?

Thanks again, and may the Lord continue blessing your precious ministry.  ~Bob
 

Bob--

We shared your encouraging letter with our children and lifted you in prayer again last night. We pray that your heart is enlightened through the word of God and that those tormenting thoughts will disintegrate in HIS presence and as you FULLY commit yourself to Him. Every day I must bow down and say, "I totally surrender myself to your will today Lord. Give me a servants heart and help me to be used mightily by you."

Another scripture that comes to mind to help you is that we are to "take every thought captive to the throne of Jesus."

That goes along with the armor--wearing the helmet of SALVATION that guards our thoughts and minds in Christ Jesus--and the prayer--that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a SOUND MIND!

Besides, when we become Christians, we are like Christ and it says that we have "the MIND of Christ". That's awesome news for ALL of us.

One thing that HURTS any believer is having too much time on their hands--if you fall into that category--get busy about the Lord's business... pray about what you can do for Him.

Hope this helps, and if you don't mind, I'd love to share your letter on our site??? You are the second person I've heard from on this subject in the past week, so I'm praying about what the Lord would have me to do as far as a ministry for those struggling with thoughts--as in OCD.

God bless and keep on doing what you're doing, God loves you and you are right when you say, "He will never leave us nor forsake us."

My husband, John and I have been living by FAITH for two years--his factory closed and we are ONLY living on my writing. We have no supporters as of yet in our ministry. One lady who did support us, died of cancer, bless her soul, and has gone on to be with the Lord. So we are in a major transition and just waiting for God to open doors and support our mission--it's amazing because we've even been asked to go over seas by many different ministries. All in God's timing.

Bob's Final Note:

Thank you so much for your wonderfully encouraging e-mail; you know my mind and thoughts have been a lot quieter since you started praying for me! You're also spot-on in identifying the truth that I have a lot of time on my hands, so the Enemy has a lot of opportunity to get at my mind.

I'm sorry to hear that John's factory closed; and yet how wonderful that you are able to use your pen to serve the Lord and His people. I will try to remember to surrender to the Lord each morning, rather than rush to my e-mails or whatever, which I normally do. I can be terribly negligent when it comes to God, and then wonder why I get attacked by the Enemy through
my mind.

I'd love for you to share my letter on your site.
Bye for now--God bless  Bob

***The only way we can be in control is when we live by the Spirit, not the flesh. In Galatians 5, we see that the Spirit produces fruit. One of those fruits is "self-control". Why not give your thoughts, your worries, and your obsessive ways over to God and allow the Spirit full control of your life?

That's when you'll experience true peace, freedom, and joy!

This site is still under construction, as I will be searching for more information on this subject--so hang in there and bookmark our site and pop back from time to time!
 

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