Blog #Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

I don’t know about you, but I am so hard on myself. I expect perfection. I set the bar so high for myself and don’t accept setbacks. And, when I don’t measure up to the man-made rules I set for myself, I quickly feel distressed. It’s as if all my energy is taken away from me, and I give way to panic. How do we manage to feel joyful and happy in the midst of panic? We give our cares over to God. We loosen the burden. Some of us are holding burdens we were not meant to carry.

Our perspectives can change a lot about our lives actually. It’s sometimes hard to think this way. When our minds are down in the dumps, we often tend to stay there. It’s sometimes hard to break free of a negative thought pattern... However, if we just take a look outside of our perceived circumstances, we can see the light on the other side of our problem. God holds solutions we would never dream were possible.

I have struggled with OCD probably my whole life; however, there was a time I experienced it unlike any other time. Here, I share some helpful strategies that I wish I had known then. I'm thankful God has delivered (and continues to deliver) me from this. I hope it brings you encouragement, and most of all, I hope you find these strategies as something you can utilize in your own life if you experience OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder).

Have you ever suffered with guilt before? Maybe you are now. You are not alone, and I hope this blog brings you comfort in whatever situation you are in. Things are not as difficult as they may seem. Thankfully, as Christians, we have Bible verses that address our every need!

Suffering from severe OCD? Really, this post is for anyone suffering in general. Here is a Biblical strategy that might be overlooked...nonetheless, it is PROFOUND.

Perhaps you've neglected wisdom over the years as I have. It is precious. It calls out to those passing by. In fact, we may have come across wisdom and undervalued it, walking our own way to our demise. Now's the time for change...with God's help in Jesus' name.

Grace. Undeserved, unmerited, unearned favor. How different our world would look like if people let grace tug at their hearts and bring us closer to Jesus. I know it has gotten me through this OCD.

Need some help? Need some guidance with OCD? Here's a start... :)

In a hurting world, there is still hope. Romans 8:28 has been my lifeline. In this blog, I talk about living in the moment. It can greatly change our lives.

This is for anyone dealing with feeling of perfectionism. We can't be perfect, but, thankfully, with the Lord, we can take our problems to Him. He knows what He's doing. Remember Romans 8:28.

There's Saul in the Old Testament, and then there's Saul (who changed to Paul) in the New Testament...which one do we want to be?

God is a Way Maker unlike any other. Great post for those dealing with OCD.