Blog #OCD

For some reason, those of us with OCD or anxiety seem to think that we need to be perfect all the time. We set too high of goals for ourselves. We need to lighten the load a little. We need to bring the bar down to something we can actually achieve. There’s nothing wrong with giving ourselves a little gift in this area: the gift of imperfection.

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.

The thing you and I have to come to grips with is the fact that you and I are not in control. This should relieve us. There are simply too heavy of burdens you and I are carrying. We often try to carry them, but like a little child, we have to simply call on God our Father to take these burdens that are too heavy for us to lift.

Are you suffering from fear? I have good news for you - it can be said that 91% of our fears don't even come true. Don't waste any more of your time in fear. We can call out to Jesus - He is always there for you. It's time to face your fears.

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!

Hello, this blog is for anyone who needs some encouragement with anxiety they are facing in life. The Bible addresses these very things. Here are some verses that I hope bring you comfort as you learn to trust in Jesus. We can cast our cares on Him - He can take it!

Repentance. A word that seems to have faded in our society in current times, and yet, one of the most powerful things we can do as Christians. Watch your life transform by putting this into practice. The Lord is patient with us as we make these steps.

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.

There are a lot of therapies out there. Here is one you may have never heard of: Responsibility Transfer Therapy. Carrying a weight to heavy to carry? Lay it at the feet of Jesus!

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.