Coping with having OCD

Dear God,

I am in need of a sense of peace and calm.  I am not good at relaxation, but I am good at procrastination.  I was supposed to use some relaxation techniques but I have not done enough relaxation techniques.  It is because of my type A personality.

Help me to cope with having obsessive thoughts that are bothersome.  How do I overcome these thoughts? How do I apply the verse that Jesus is greater in me than He who is in the world?  I am not sure if I can take anymore of having these obsessive thoughts.

I realize that I need to pray for what is really going on in the world.  Israel is at war against Hamas.  Syrian rebels are at war against government forces.  People are being persecuted, saved and unsaved.  There is so much going on in the world that is also of great importance to me. It seems to me that the obsessive thoughts have become a distraction.

Everything is a major issue to me.  I realize that I need to find things that are of no importance in reality that are real to my mind.  I cannot blame the OCD Persona.  I blame myself.  I have no idea how to be bored with these thoughts.  How do I accept these thoughts?  How do I embrace that I have OCD?  How much longer, Lord?  Give me strength.

Sincerely,


Letters to God

Thank You-Second chance

Dear God,

Thank You for not only saving me, but for changing me.  You have given me a second chance because You are the God of second chances.  You have given me a second chance.  Thank You.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

Being a Priority...my number Priority that is..

Dear God,

You are my number one Priority.  I thank You for answering my prayers yesterday.  I am feeling so much better.  I just hope that I don't react to the thoughts that I have had recently.  I am the problem.  I don't know how to confront fear.  I am confused about everything.  I prayed about having no identity of my own. I wondered who I am and still do.  Why am I in this planet?  What can I do for You?  I wish I knew.

I went to see the nutritionist today.  Lately with me it has been a case of in one ear and out the other ear.  It isn't that I don't care or listen.  It is just that I forget.  I have been obsessing over the big picture which was difficult and not know how to get to that goal.

I realize how easy it is.  The answers are always right under my nose.  I wish I knew the answers sooner.  I ask that You would help me to remember the advice that has been given today.  I plan to follow the exercise regimen that has taken place today.  I want to lose this weight and keep it off.

Sincerely,


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Thank You for waking me up this morning

Dear God,

Thank You, Heavenly Father, for waking me up this morning.  I have come to realize that I should pray more in the mornings.  I need to be thankful for waking me up this morning everyday.  Everyday is an opportunity to live to be alive.  Today is a gift that I will cherish since it is the present.  Help me to cherish every day that I am alive.  Thank You.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

Improving my spiritual life

Dear Heavenly Father,

I wish to spend more time with You daily.  Maybe I should set up a time to do so.  However, I don't wish to just make time.  I just want to spend time, but I have allowed myself to be distracted.  I thank You for all of Your understanding.  However, I am truly sorry for my disrespect.  I have come to realize quite a few things about me.  I have gotten lazy in my reading and studying Your word.  Forgive me, Father.  I have thought about what will happen in the future where all of us will be judged.  Help me to keep that in mind.  I will like all of us have to give an account for how I have lived my life and I hope to get a good account.

I ask You for wisdom in this area that I may be wise and use whatever knowledge You have so given me.  I also ask for Your guidance as I am in need of a sense of direction in my life.  I feel like I am lost in this world and that it has passed me by.  I fail at most everything I have tried to accomplish.  I also ask for open doors and a sense of understanding.  I need a sense of purpose.  I do wonder what Your will is for my life.  I also wonder what why is it I am here.  You know who I am better than  I know myself.  I ask that You would reveal that to me.  Show me who I am and what I need to do.  I ask for the wisdom and the words of the Holy Spirit and I will listen and obey.  All I know that You are looking for obedience from Your people and I admit that I haven't always obeyed You and for that I am sorry.

I need help in repenting of my sins.  There are sins that I give into and I am not a strong person.  I realize that I need Your strength and I ask for Your strength.  I need that daily and I ask You for an increase in faith.  Help me with any unbelief that I have in my life and erase all doubts that I may have.  I ask that You would cleanse me from all secret faults.  Set a watch before my mouth and may I find grace and favor in Your sight, if I deserve it.

I do not ask for money at this time though I am in need.  I do not ask for guidance in material things though I am in need.  I do not ask for long life even though I do not wish to die young.  I also do not ask for other things that are of this world even though I am in need.  What I need most of all is an answer from You.  I am and will be like Solomon in this manner, for I ask for wisdom that I may live for You and serve You all the days of my life.  I wish to dwell in the house of the Lord, forever.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

"Footprints"

Father,

I thank You for listening to me and for answering my prayers.  I really appreciate it.  I have been appreciating life more and more each day because of You.  I needed You today and You were there.  I am now reminded of the poem "Footprints" where no matter where I am in life, You were always there.  I felt alone and no matter what, You were always there.  It is fitting that I was reading parts of the Book of Job where he lost everything and had everything restored.  Like Job, I hope to have held on to my faith in these times.

In Jesus' name,
Amen

Anxiety problem

Dear God,

I have been dealing with anxiety for a number of years now.  Father, I ask for a peace of mind and peace in my heart.  It is hard to deal with sometimes because right as I am typing that something wrong with me.  I am not well or at least I am not 100%.  I would like to say that I am doing just fine but I am just nervous.  I wonder if it is the coffee or is it just me?  I am still worried about this one thing that has been bothering me ever since this weekend.  No matter how hard I try it still comes back. I have a hard time dealing with that. Give me the strength that I need to make it through the day and into the night.  Give me daily strength.  I ask for provision for all of my needs, not just this one.  Help me Lord, help me.

Sincerely,


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