Did God actually do this?

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The problem is I’ve got OCD and it began affecting both my spirituality and my passion for science. The things I love the most. I have read some posts regarding the fact that intelligent people are less happier, because they overthink things. And some intrusive thoughts came into my mind and made me ask myself: “What if it would be better for me to be happy? Is it better than being intelligent?”. Of course I knew those things were just some intrusive thoughts, or things resulted from my overthinking but I’m afraid that God actually “chose” to make me happy and took my intelligence. Yeah. That kinda sounds illogical. Can I receive a reassurance (I prefer something written in the Scripture) that God didn’t take my intelligence?
I know Romans 11:29-31 says: God does not take back his gifts. He does not change his mind about those he has chosen. 30 At one time you did not obey God. But now you have received mercy because Israel did not obey. 31 In the same way, Israel has not been obeying God. But now they receive mercy because of God’s mercy to you. but doesn’t this refer only to spiritual gifts, like, His grace, for example?
 
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Hey, i suggest you take a working intelligence test. This will help you solve visual patterns and make connections and you’ll be timed for 20 minutes. Its exciting intensive and tough to do. I got an IQ of 142 a couple of years ago. As far as happiness use thoughtful overthinking, idk
 
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I’m afraid that God actually “chose” to make me happy and took my intelligence.
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You need help from a mental health professional. Please get a qualified psychologist or therapist to help you.
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Can I receive a reassurance (I prefer something written in the Scripture) that God didn’t take my intelligence?
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These are irrational thoughts brought on by your OCD.
 
Ericj5592 - You are right to ‘I Don’t Know’ the OP question about happiness. I will not brag about my own IQ, since those ‘talents’ are gifts from God [ref. the parable of The Talents] - the more God gives us, the more responsibility we have in using it/them well. -And, yes to the OP, ‘over-thinking’ in compressed/limited time situations, can be a negative thing - it can over cook the cognitive processes going on. I am a very big fan of praying for the gift of ‘discernment’.

Scope - God gives and takes, in accordance with His own Divine Love, Will and Wisdom. Nothing He does is mean, and He is always more generous to us than even the most ‘intelligent’ of us can ever fully appreciate or understand… Don’t let your spiritual life ever fall victim to an over-riding pursuit of worldly happiness.
 
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Thanks for your perspective on praying for the gift of discernment. I sometimes overthink, too, and praying will help me and help protect my synapses from the overcooking of cognitive process
 
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