How very honest and profound. I have OCD and a tolerance for uncertainty is the main cause that fuels the symptoms. The war in my head is back and forth all day everyday. I'm led by fear in an attempt to believe correctly but struggling to align it all together with uncertain hopeful faith. I see so many strict evangelical Christians they are so certain and convicted with their beliefs and I just can't wrap my head around it. I don't know if I'll ever get there, especially about the convictions that don't sit well with me. Every second I'm forcing it all into my head to see how I align, if I could, what's real, what's not, and breaking down every step of the way. Surrending to certainty might be my biggest feat, if I can.
Sometimes, I think we were all meant to take things in different ways, that's why the Bible isn't so clear, why there are over 40,000 denominations of Christianity, and why some people hold different takes and views. Thank you for this post. Truly. What I do know for certain, from your articles and tone - you are kind, genuine, and loving. That can't hurt anything!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I’m saving this article so I can read it over and over again. Every word hit home for me and is helping me embrace the uncertainty.
How very honest and profound. I have OCD and a tolerance for uncertainty is the main cause that fuels the symptoms. The war in my head is back and forth all day everyday. I'm led by fear in an attempt to believe correctly but struggling to align it all together with uncertain hopeful faith. I see so many strict evangelical Christians they are so certain and convicted with their beliefs and I just can't wrap my head around it. I don't know if I'll ever get there, especially about the convictions that don't sit well with me. Every second I'm forcing it all into my head to see how I align, if I could, what's real, what's not, and breaking down every step of the way. Surrending to certainty might be my biggest feat, if I can.
Sometimes, I think we were all meant to take things in different ways, that's why the Bible isn't so clear, why there are over 40,000 denominations of Christianity, and why some people hold different takes and views. Thank you for this post. Truly. What I do know for certain, from your articles and tone - you are kind, genuine, and loving. That can't hurt anything!
That is incredibly kind. Thank you.
And thank you for sharing part of your story. I can’t imagine your struggle but the way you describe this seems incredibly wise to me.
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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I’m saving this article so I can read it over and over again. Every word hit home for me and is helping me embrace the uncertainty.
Thank you for that. Incredibly kind. I’m thankful it resonated so deeply with you.