Intusive Thoughts Blasphemy

[Andrew1]

For years now i have been Haunted by these unwanted Thoughts. I pray everytime these thoughts come but it get’s worse. When i pray, curse words come up or sexual images. I have thoughts to sell my soul, or cursing at god or mary. I get so nervous when this happens. I get mostly sexual thoughts of religuos figures. when i pray, I get thoughts of praying harm to people i know and Iam afraid it might happen. I never want these thoughts i dont know exactly how it started. I heard i could stop having this thoughts if I change my reaction. I usually pray allot or ask god for forgiveness. But iam afriad if i ignore these thoughts something bad will happen. so what do i do?

 

[Trishie]

Andrew, have you had medical reasons ruled out of the issue?
It could potentially be something in your system that may need balancing for you…some biological chemical imbalance?

Or your brain might have a pathway of habit, especially if you tend to be an anxious and tense person. The more tensely one fears such flashes, the more one can strengthen their likelihood of recurrence.

You clearly are a person of good will. I ask the Holy Spirit to give you freedom and peace.

Have you spoken to your priest about this?

I’m not usually inclined to suggest some outside influence, but have you spoken about these concerns to the Holy Spirit, and asked the help and of St Michael the Archangel and the Angels? You’ve never been involved in anything occult or superstitious, or someone related to you? Just may there’s something that needs advice, prayer, and penance, and God’s healing.

Pope Leo XIII wrote this prayer: ‘Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; And do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, By the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits Who wander through the world For the ruin of souls. Amen.’