Having bad thoughts today

[pwlj_christ87]

i dont know why , but im having bad thoughts today… i went to mass yesterday felt great joy and perhaps still do however just this past hour ihae been thining im no good that i dont want heaven and stuff like that, they are just thoughts passing through and thats not my general attitutde but i dont like this state im in ;(

any suggestions?

 

[edward_george]

Perhaps find something to elevate your mind in prayer. See those bad thoughts not as something to keep you down, but as an opportunity to grow closer to Christ–who himself experienced temptation in the desert, heard cries of derision from all sides all throughout his ministry, and was even taunted on the Cross. Perhaps meditate upon Sacred Scripture, looking to one of the episodes of the Gospel I just mentioned. Pray, and have hope that Christ walks with you. Know that your thoughts only have as much power as you give them–don’t dwell on them, focus on the Lord.

-ACEGC

 

[Polycarp1]

i dont know why , but im having bad thoughts today… i went to mass yesterday felt great joy and perhaps still do however just this past hour ihae been thining im no good that i dont want heaven and stuff like that, they are just thoughts passing through and thats not my general attitutde but i dont like this state im in ;(

any suggestions?

When you decided to follow Christ you decided to engage in spiritual warfare. These bad thoughts are merely ploys to distract you from prayer. Just resist them and pray. The Lord will not allow you to be tempted beyond your power to resist, and the strength and grace you get from fighting these smaller interior battles will prepare you for bigger ones when you are ready. Fight on soldier!

 

[pwlj_christ87]

thanks , i went to the church to adoration but it was closeed. in any event i am ok now… it is the enemy … i will get better from this, and grow

 

[Cadian]

i dont know why , but im having bad thoughts today… i went to mass yesterday felt great joy and perhaps still do however just this past hour ihae been thining im no good that i dont want heaven and stuff like that, they are just thoughts passing through and thats not my general attitutde but i dont like this state im in ;(

any suggestions?

I wrestle with this every waking second of my life. I have OCD. Somedays are hard; others aren’t. It’s something that I know I will have to live with for the rest of my life. I am trying to find a way to accept it by fully letting go. I have come to believe that my OCD cross is God’s blessing to crush out all of my need for control under it’s weight. I need to let go and fully trust God.

When you have a “blasphemous thought” say " I don’t will this. I don’t accept this. God I love you very much!"

When you have an “impure thought” say “I don’t will this. I don’t accept this. Please Jesus, Mary and Joseph help me maintain my purity. God I love you very much!”

Just recognise that YOU are NOT willing these thoughts. Whether or not they are coming from “outside influences” or your own fallen nature, you are NOT willing them. The thoughts are not sinful, how you act upon the thoughts are sinful. If you can come to terms with them, these thoughts can be a blessing and the means of your salvation because the Good God knows that YOU and ONLY YOU could handle this cross. He gave it to you so that you could offer if up for others.

It’s tough, I know, but hang in there, pray and ask for help from Heaven and all will be fine. Trust in Jesus!