3 Reasons God Allows Unwanted (Intrusive) Thoughts Into Your Mind

[@TheNirto]

Some tactics I use to ignore these intrusive thoughts: 1. Fully submit and trust in God 2. Don’t respond to the thoughts, simply observe them and watch them pass on 3. Focus on the love God has for you, and allow yourself to surrender to Him

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@niftynan2081]

Saying the Lord's prayer when they overcome you.

[@shuntawiggins1042]

I have this real bad to point i start crying i need help

[@stephanieanguiano1004]

Arjun K yoga isn’t good

[@S.M.Jean-Mahmoud_Ier]

Arjun K no problem . Yoga is dangerous as it opens a gate on your mind to the outside spiritual world, which is Full of evil entities .

[@8018bren]

God allows us to have bad intrusive thoughts to teach us how to have power and control over ourselves and Satan. God knows and totally understands Satan will never stop trying to get us away from God and do wrong, as long as we are in this human body of flesh which makes us all sinners in this physical life. When I get bad intrusive thoughts. I just ask God in my mind, no matter where I am, to "remove the evil spirits in my thoughts/mind in the name of Jesus Christ". It's amazing how fast those thoughts leave my mind, almost instantly. We are to trust in God/Christ to keep us on a righteous path and to keep Satan and sinful thoughts away from us.

[@patriciaking7892]

8018bren, Amen to that 🙌. It's an ongoing and daily process to have control over ourselves through Holy Spirit. God/Jesus/ Holy Spirit is all we need. Let's stay strong in the fight against demonic attacks👌. Stay Blessed 💘.

[@kobalt77]

As wonderful as the video is, this is exactly the advice I was looking for today. Thank you and bless you.

[@logan8709]

im 15 and have been struggling with severe ocd my entire life. my rituals can take up to 2 hours and the thoughts feel so, so real. everything must be even and i HAVE to do things with my hands 3, 5, or 7 times. the thoughts follow me wherever i go and i feel like i have given up on god. a therapist can get me back on track mentally but i want back in spiritually. anybody got any tips to reconnect with god? i long for the feeling of worship in my small church, but the feeling is not there anymore. i feel like my light in the darkness went out.

[@bencraven3101]

Logan, I go through similar things and usually genuine prayer(asking God for what you want and thanking him for everything he’s already given to you is good)and making sure I keep my mind and heart seeking and looking towards God. Make sure you aren’t reading the Bible just to read it but read it to get closer to God. I’ll be praying for you . I kinda know how you feel and I understand how scary and hopeless it can feel.

[@joyfadele3104]

God bless u i love you 💕💓 u are sooo helpful

[@jayfreeman5117]

Anyone who has OCD knows how bad they needed this video😬

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, the intrusive thoughts are something people really struggle with while the people in their lives don't even know it

[@jayfreeman5117]

Laura C That’s terrible to hear, and indeed it’s not. I’ve been struggling with them since I was a kid and during my teenager years, they’ve amplified so it’s a really good thing Mark posted this. video.

[@jayfreeman5117]

ApplyGodsWord.com/Mark Ballenger indeed, I can attest to that. But, thank you for posting this video it helped greatly!

[@jayfreeman5117]

Laura C you are too.

[@laurisher9006]

Yeah, mate

[@just_usspartacus4298]

◄ 2 Corinthians 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen

[@billylinsley5463]

God's perfect timing.. Correct scripture right on time. Soli deo Gloria. ✝️

[@tanishaf8892]

Bruh idek wht tht means

[@just_usspartacus4298]

@@tanishaf8892 basically in short when evil thoughts enter into your mind we need to kick it out an replace with good things or positive but mainly with the word of God....if you ever notice a bad thought can grow if not put in check so much so now a thought becomes a action but hope that helps.....God bless

[@tanishaf8892]

Just_us Spartacus thank you

[@jitstara]

Can you guys pray the holy spirit over me to help fight off that grueling feeling of sexual temptation, help him to stand with me in my fight. I love you all.

[@shoryacione5175]

You got this😃 i will pray for you to help you in your battle against sexual thoughts!

[@benmarak5739]

I have sexual attraction too demon is so tempting me to lust

[@joyfadele3104]

I love u jesus loves u i prayed for u

[@LovePatience32]

He will and is.

[@arianacabrejos2019]

@@benmarak5739Pray to God that his Holy Spirit will fill you, come near to him, do not feel like your not worthy of his listening, He loves you, do not fear, give him all your worrys, trust in Him with all your heart and do not lean to your own understanding 🙏💕

[@draz39]

Intrusive thoughts have been dominating my life this year so far. Today was a rough day, but watching this video and seeing how many others have endured this through God’s strength shows me I’m not alone. I can’t believe God’s timing with the release of this video. He’s absolutely amazing.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, God is good!

[@connieminaca5321]

Hey, I just want you to know you're not alone. I battled with this for over a year being crippled by fear, but God in his mercy delivered me so that I could walk in freedom from it. It gets better, believe me. I just wanted to ask your first name, if you don't mind, so I can keep you in prayer?

[@draz39]

@@connieminaca5321 Thank you for your message, Connie. This is very encouraging. My name is Brenden, and I really appreciate the prayers. I'm praising God that He freed you from your struggles :)

[@footballknowledgehd2996]

Connie Minaca hey if you don’t mind please pray for me as well. My name is Daniel

[@laurenpaterson3475]

I watched videos by crappy childhood fairy her friends from alcoholic anonymous said one method write down your worries. Twice a day and mediation helps with worrying thoughts

[@foxfox6124]

3 Reasons God allow Unwanted (Intrusive) thoughts in our mind * To cause you to deal with your fears - 0.26 * To train you to ignore temptation & focus on truth instead - 0.30 * To help you to let go of perfection & love people right where you are at - 6.24 Amen 🙏

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen!

[@mariannakrejniuk6858]

Amen

[@Jesus_is_Lord_7]

Powerful

[@jkar1747]

@@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger Does this apply to blasphemous thoughts that are disgusting and unwanted?

[@pamelagazsiova2088]

Amen god bless y'all

[@gabrielsimbachosenboxing6734]

I deal with OCD and PTSD. Intrusive thoughts have plagued me ever since God saved my life. It all stems from childhood trauma and traumatic experiences in life. I believe this is a tactic of the enemy. OCD, Social anxiety, intrusive thoughts are all based of fear. Things that we fear and things that disturb us. 2 Timothy 1:7 - For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind

[@amoylinseanpaulbandojo8760]

Sameeeee BROTHER I XAN RRLATE TO THIS

[@brandonminor1412]

Same here its scary been driving to praying and crying

[@mikaeljokic8867]

By simply receiving the Fathers love to you as His Child, regardless of your performance, helps cast out unwanted thoughts and fears! God bless

[@gabrielsimbachosenboxing6734]

@@mikaeljokic8867 it's a hard battle bro....

[@ms.jayporter511]

“Well said young man, and I did not out you here to fight that is the devils sport. Please, consult with me as I have plans for you to be a fighter fighter. I have heard you, and you are not a boxing bag! I love you my son! Stop smoking, and pray to me everyday with no interruptions, or showers for the next 7 days starting today” - The Heavenly Father, Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and The Beautiful Holy Spirit!

[@Azy-Al]

See how God is talking to us? This video is the answer to my prayers 🤗 God bless AGW and all of the people here

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen! God is good!

[@Godisgreat-777]

Allee Lee Thank you! God bless you as well!💖

[@ettadunlap5411]

Amen, God Bless u as well 🙏💖

[@hbou33]

So true the devil hated this how I was watching this on my phone MIND YOU MY CHARGER WAS PLUG IN AND NEXT THING you know my phone shuts off its because God has my answer and devil knows this message is powerful thank you God bless you all of you my brothes and sisters

[@starshimmerministries]

Ahmain! Bless you as well Mishpacha💖

[@jairmartinez2246]

I have intrusive thoughts about God specifically. I dont want to have them. I feel like I hurt God and make him mad at me. I dont want to have them. I want to learn more about his love towards me. Some thoughts tell me that he dosent love me at all and that he wants bad things for me, some are worse thoughts. I dont want to have them. Please pray for me brothers and sisters. In Jesus name. Thank you!

[@amayagrant595]

God still loves you!!

[@ryanandemma7212]

You are not alone in this. I have struggled with this exact thing for over a year now and I struggled for a long time with fear of being unforgivable due to my intrusive thoughts bc of how bad they were. It hurts my heart when my mind says blasphemous things about Jesus. But Jesus has shown me and grown me so much through it. I’m far from being done with this journey but God is still working. You are not alone. God is stronger and better. He sees your heart and He loves you so much, He is so faithful to us, and His grace is sufficient and more than anything we could face.

[@victoriaadegbesan4624]

@@ryanandemma7212 man me too. But I'm glad I'm not alone

[@ethanzm1091]

Intrusive, unwanted thoughts about God are the worst. I've had such thoughts to the point i didn't want to live anymore. May God set us completely free in Jesus' mighty name, amen!

[@ethanzm1091]

@@ryanandemma7212 amen! Our God is a good God. He will set us completely free from this torture. I guess fear is the main cause for this, because the more i fear God will be mad at me for such awful thoughts, the more they attack my mind. But praise God, for He has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love & of a sound mind.

[@mathiasharsh3638]

Hey guys and I struggled with these for a while wanted to share my experience with these thoughts. Keep on fighting the good fight of faith, God WILL come through. It’s the enemy trying to make you think thoughts about you or others, to get you to change how you see yourself. The enemy, the devil, wants to cut in on your walk with God by making you think foul, unholy, or immoral things to get you to believe lies about yourself and your identity in Christ. Remember that lies can be deceitful, but are powerless and only have the power that you give them. Jesus destroyed all the power of the enemy on the cross. Jesus is the truth and said “the truth will set you free.” Jesus also said “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” Hold fast and firm to the truth. Cling to what is good. Remember who you truly are, who Jesus is and how He loved you, and still does love you, and stay consistent in the Word of God and in prayer, God is faithful and will finish the good work He started in you. Jesus loves you and already set you free by HIS sacrifice on the cross! Glory to the Lord, for He is Good!

[@wiseogjc370]

Thank you so much for your comment and encouragement.

[@HeatherTaylorTV]

Thanks for the encouragement. It’s so easy for me to feel beaten down when I think thoughts that I don’t want to. Clinging to the truth is what I need to do daily (moment by moment)! Thanks again

[@the-mighty-timerican6473]

God bless you and yours. Your comment has helped me and, I pray, many others as well.

[@sgsisana]

Thank you for sharing beloved. this will help me. 👏🌼🕊

[@the-mighty-timerican6473]

@@sgsisana Thank The Lord, not us. He put it upon us to write. And, His Holy Spirit lead us to this video and lead us to write/reply, and He told us what to write. Glad to see you've been helped. Praise and Glory to The Merciful and Loving Father In Heaven! Hallelujah and Amen! God bless you and yours.

[@Godisgreat-777]

In just recent weeks when I have any and all impure thoughts... I immediately plead the blood of Christ over my thoughts and rebuke Satan. Then I choose to move on. I must say it’s working miracles in my life. He has been purifying my mind, body and spirit. God is great!! Thank you for the video and God bless!!💖🙏🏼

[@grace2u776]

M Mm the devil can't come through the blood of Jesus,this is the best weapon for the Christian,plus rebuking him and casting down the unwanted and intrusive thoughts...these thoughts are not yours....you can rest with knowing that these thoughts are not yours and it too will pass...try not to fight the thoughts but instead let them pass on giving them no place in you,and last of all tell the Lord that you give him this situation and ask him to give you peace..once you give it to Jesus pay no more attention to it you will be free..in Jesus name

[@Godisgreat-777]

Grace 2U thank you for the advice!

[@Godisgreat-777]

Grace 2U I just read your comment again. For me I must say Satan TRYS to get to me but God has given me wisdom, knowledge and strength to fight an attack. I have been a HUGE work in progress. I am almost 42 years old (this week) and God has been so so patient with me. Oh my gosh it has been a crazy journey for me this far!! I have also learned that God has a great sense of humor and has been making me laugh a lot. Laughter is definitely the best medicine!!

[@miriambright9851]

@@grace2u776 what about if you plead but you still keep getting them?

[@grace2u776]

@@miriambright9851 keep pleading the blood of Jesus,but say this out loud so the enemy can hear that you are taking a stand against him...the enemy can't read your mind that's why you speak all things out loud...keep it up and he will flee.also know this when he try's to attack you tell him he is finished and that he and all his evil cohorts have a soon coming future in the Lake of fire..Glory to God and to the Lamb...stand firm...

[@GabeTheLemurPlayed]

If you’re having disrespectful thoughts or blasphemous thoughts towards God I’ve been there before. Ask God to help you have Clean and Christ like thoughts. I still pray about those evil thoughts every night before I go to sleep. God will help you and there’s a reason He’s allowing these thoughts to come into your head.

[@GabeTheLemurPlayed]

Skye and Ollie Adventures well the thoughts could be blasphemy or disrespectful towards God. I’d just ask Him to forgive you and help you out with them.

[@GabeTheLemurPlayed]

Skye and Ollie Adventures Thanks you too

[@kabelomotimele348]

Been getting them at high frequency but now they reducing... Almost gave up on my spiritual life

[@amoylinseanpaulbandojo8760]

@@kabelomotimele348 same brother plus I'm an overthinker.. Sometimes when I overthink.. Scenarios will pop in my head that I did this sin or what and I'm doomed forever.. And then I came to the point of thinking about running away from God but I'm glad it's starting to go away I always pray!

[@amoylinseanpaulbandojo8760]

@@kabelomotimele348 But I'm glad I have friends and people to talk to I believe this is the answer of my prayers.. I prayed to God to turn my worries into relief.. And that's it! I didn't hesitate to ask my friends and share it

[@bryannasmith4394]

Isn’t God good!! It is true you do come on time with these videos. I really needed this. Thank you

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I'm so glad it was helpful! And yes, God is good!

[@ettadunlap5411]

God is soooooo AMAZING!!! This video came right as I needed it as well.

[@shania8871]

You do Amenn

[@natalieverneus]

Father God remove the negative thoughts out of my mind! Lord, I submit to you Father. Amen 🙏🏾

[@melanievictoriamontoya9682]

I suffer from OCD, scrupulousity, to be more in detail. It has been the worst battle I've ever had to face in my life. It is time consuming, it tires you and it made me think I didn't deserve nothing or the things my parents gave me because I had intrusive sexual thoughts, the devil (behind this OCD title) convinced me I need to confesses these thoughts to my parents when all along they weren't mine. Only a few weeks ago I discovered I suffered this and God spoke to me throught a sermon, telling me these thoughts weren't mine and I needed to stop worrying and torturing myself for nothing. It was a great relieve and I felt so much peace after that. I hope anyone who suffers this knows the thoughts you never thought in the first place aren't yours, and it isn't your fault, God knows it and wants yo to break free from them

[@richieart4133]

Melanie Victoria Montoya I totally get this. I find comfort in that some of God’s great leaders of history have suffered OCD and scrupulosity, such as Martin Luther and John Bunyan.

[@mckenziehellum6538]

I'm going through this

[@connieminaca5321]

Amen. I struggle with scrupulosity in the exact same way. I was able to break free when I realized these thoughts were not mine and could trust God's love for me and His word despite what I was feeling. Its a process and does not happen overnight, but believe me, when you begin to trust God despite your fears, you grow in Him, and these thoughts eventually subside in great majority, if not completely. I'm praying for all my brothers and sisters going through this. You are not alone. God promised to be with you until the end of the age. He meant it

[@melanievictoriamontoya9682]

@@richieart4133 oh wow I didn't know that

[@melanievictoriamontoya9682]

@@connieminaca5321 yes amen, I feel you and everyone else suffering this. God is with us all

[@joellejese1747]

I say this in my mind when I start thinking of things that are not good for me, "Jesus Christ is the Lord of my thoughts". Maybe it may help someone else too.

[@kendalladaramola]

My mind is my mind!

[@alwaysabob8962]

This is a great suggestion, thank you!

[@patches1771]

Thank you 🌹

[@Lanaa1227]

I never thought about saying that in my head I always say it out loud but I think in my head it's better thank you

[@romeelapaul3110]

Amen 🙏

[@edensmith9839]

I love The Holy Spirit SO MUCH ❤️ My AMAZING GOD IS 3 IN 1!!! ❤️😍

[@johanadam3009]

Amen

[@tropicaljuiceonlyonsundays7456]

Amen

[@johnymcsmithinson9565]

Amen

[@hneylemn63]

Amen

[@tylerterbay8211]

Amen

[@edensmith9839]

Wow! God is so good, these intrusive thoughts try to attack me everyday and i get depressed because they are not me!!!!! Thank YOU GOD YOU ARE PERFECT ❤️

[@SB-obsidian]

This was perfectly on time for me... All Glory to our Lord

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, God is good!

[@christophersnyderfunnyman89]

I'm not in control God is so I always go to God if it be your will because it allows gods guidance and love in

[@miiii850]

@Ari luvs Jesus same im so confused on what to do I still feel bad when I try to ignore it

[@seanthemessenger2809]

Here we go again with the perfecting timing of God, Lolll.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

lol! I'm glad the Lord used this in a timely way for you!

[@whitneyallman8365]

Amen 🙏

[@notibutthespicegirls9372]

Yup

[@blackice7408]

You said that like it was a bad thing. Jk. I was just thinking about how feminism was twisting wonen and men around and all of the damage it has caused in my drive home. Then this vid comes up😁

[@mckenziehellum6538]

Yep

[@loremaster234]

Ok ok. Now I just had this issue today, and , after LITERALLY just talking to Jesus about it all, this video pops up. Glory be to God because He is being VERY patient with a not so patient child. God bless you guys and praise JESUS!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, God is so kind to us all :)

[@natashajohnson321]

This is usually what happens. I feel like God allows Mark to post these videos just at the right time!!! To God be the Glory!!!☝🏾🙌

[@shynamarie9677]

If you are a Christian and you're suffering from this, I really know how hard it is, how painful it is to have that bad, intrusive thoughts. I know the feeling of being afraid to share about it, because we are afraid that we might be condemned and misunderstood especially of those the one that are not suffering from this. Knowing that Im not alone, makes me feel at ease because I remembered 1 Peter 5:8-10 "Be alert, be on watch! Your enemy the devil roams around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Be firm in your faith and resist him, BECAUSE YOU KNOW THAT OTHER BELIEVERS IN ALL THE WORLD ARE GOING THROUGH THE SAME KIND OF SUFFERINGS. BUT AFTER YOU HAVE SUFFERED FOR A LITTLE WHILE, THE GOD OF ALL GRACE WHO CALLS YOU TO SHARE HIS ETERNAL GLORY IN UNION WITH CHRIST, WILL HIMSELF PERFECT YOU AND GIVE YOU, FIRMNESS, STRENGTH AND A SURE FOUNDATION" I encourage you to continue in faith. To continue in believing that Jesus is our only hope and our salvation and our thoughts couldn't separate us from His love (Romans 8:38-39) You are not alone, you are never alone we are all in this together in this fight. Everytime my thoughts will occur I try my best to put my confidence in Christ Jesus. Reminding myself that this battle is not mine, its the Lord's. Its like God is saying, that I don't have to fight for my thoughts because the more I fight the more I get overcome by this bad intrusive thoughts. Im surrendering it to the Lord saying "Lord, I dont have to fight for it, you called me to live in peace, please fight for me" The thoughts might still be present but just continue what you are doing dont fight or argue with your thoughts knowing that our God, searches the HEART of everyone. Expect that thoughts will come back again but be confident in Christ. Im still suffering from this thoughts but what I told you helps me a lot. The thoughts are there but it dont stick for a long time just like in the past. Just remember to always hold on to faith. Pray about it, develop a close and personal relationship with Jesus, the only way to the Father. Ask God and trust HIM. He accepts us no matter what and we have a special place in eternity with Him. I assure you that God loves youuu, you are understood, forgiven and loved💛 Keep the fight! Keep the faith! Im fighting with youu, WE are fighting with youuu and most importantly, GOD IS FIGHTING FOR YOU💛

[@tropicaljuiceonlyonsundays7456]

Thank you so much for this God bless u ❤️

[@shynamarie9677]

@@tropicaljuiceonlyonsundays7456 You're welcome 😊 God loves youuu💛

[@JesusIsLord.GodBlessYouAll]

@@shynamarie9677 u struggle with Intrusive thoughts as well? 😥 May i ask what type?

[@shynamarie9677]

@@JesusIsLord.GodBlessYouAll I have a pure O type of OCD 😩

[@shynamarie9677]

@@JesusIsLord.GodBlessYouAll I suffer from weird and blasphemous thoughts last time but I think Im recovering, theres still time that I have this thoughts but Im trying not to mind it

[@rosbyjames]

I having such OCD thoughts automatically abusing Holy spirit. I don't want to think it but it comes up and I feel so guilty. I am crying and praying for healing.

[@nicm2608]

Same, at one point, I think I said it it to myself and quickly responded by saying that I don't believe that and stating the truth.

[@hopelee9724]

Hey ur not alone. Just interact with others and accept we arent perfect Jesus made a way for us. We arent in control. Gotta give it to our father God who loves us infinitely.

[@405boy4]

OMG.. this is so true.. I deal with a lot of intrusive thoughts that I only pray to God about. Sometimes they even bring me down because I feel like I should be too strong in Christ to be having these thoughts.. Thank you a lot for this. I really needed to hear this 👍

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@JustAmiya71]

I thought i was the only one, God is so good.

[@405boy4]

@@JustAmiya71 God is good: All the time..

[@evysy9253]

@@405boy4 Amen and Amen

[@Ezkvlra]

@Not Gera agreed 👍

[@adamjohnson313]

I have struggled with my perfectionist behavior. Thank you so much for posting this. The LORD really is gracious and merciful :)

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, God is so good to us

[@Keesha_Hardy]

Yo! Me too! God is really trying to show me that He is the only perfect One and that I _have_ to trust and have faith in His healing power, testing, and guidance.

[@Youramazing2]

Adam Johnson ur right

[@patriciaking7892]

Adam Johnson, same here👌.

[@mikaeljokic8867]

Please consider watching Mark DeJesus. He has great videos on OCD and intrusive thoughts. It all comes back to receiving God’s love as a Father, regardless of your performance. Which leads to rest, peace and blessings! God bless

[@nikab5203]

As I read the comments, I notice that these intrusive thoughts start coming into our heads at the start of our Christian way which just proves that the temptation is trying to ruin it. God Bless everyone! He sees that you don’t want them, thoughts don’t mean anything when you don’t accept them♥️

[@wstermelon9305]

Well said. God Bless you!

[@ettadunlap5411]

I been having many intrusive thoughts about not being strong enough to obey God and live in his will (including quitting cigarettes and alcohol). Most times I give in and continue smoking and drinking, accept ALREADY being in lack, and not try. I praise God that thru it all, He is STILL showing me that He would never leave me or forsake me!!! I'm now ready to give it all to God and live for him, I pray that I will be able to continue pressing toward being the woman God made me to be! God Bless u! 🙏💖

[@samantkamiller3715]

Hey Sister. You can overcome your cigarettes and alcohol. You have to crucify your flesh and when you get the urges to smoke or drink, pray and ask Jesus to help you. You can give it up. You got this!

[@ettadunlap5411]

@@samantkamiller3715 Thank u so much for the encouragement!!! 💖 God Bless u!

[@samantkamiller3715]

@@ettadunlap5411 You're very welcome. Here are some helpful scriptures. Romans 6:15-23, John 8:34, and 1 Corinthians 6:19-20.

[@gingerellacookie5641]

Also you may be interested to know cigarette smoking is sorcery.

[@ettadunlap5411]

@@gingerellacookie5641 Thank u. I surely didnt know it is sorcery.

[@Johnfhfjcj]

Guys, realize you’re going through this for a reason. God doesn’t cause pain, but sometimes He allows it so we can become stronger. Take this as an example, when you go to the gym for the first time, you’re usually weak, right? However, you continue to work and become stronger in the end. Same thing with trials of our lives. We may be weak at first, but we will become stronger when we go through hard trials of faith! Also, the Bible is like our study books for school. We study the Bible, but then one day there will be a test. Have we studied enough or are we going to fail the test of our trials? If you feel like you can’t hear God when you are suffering, remember the teacher is always quiet during the test. I’ll be praying for you! Remember they are thoughts, not your actions. Your thoughts don’t choose what you become unless you listen to them.

[@cardboardt.v.6055]

Perfect timing. Stay in the spirit God is working through you brother. I see in these comments that He is working in a bunch of us right now through you.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, all glory to God!

[@Youramazing2]

Ryan Cole i think God words in our lives in amazing way rayan

[@patriciaking7892]

Ryan Cole, God is working in my life right now!!!!! He's purging the uncleanliness out of me. It's a rollercoaster ride, and I don't like rollercoasters lol. It's well worth it cause I'm tired of repetitive sins. My prayers are being answered to be made a new creature in Christ. Stay Blessed 💘.

[@imnotchris5091]

Hi guys, I think I gotta share my testimony in these comments So Ever since I was so so young I struggled with intrusive thoughts First one I could remember was We were near this big cliff And all I kept hearing was “jump, you wanna jump, you’re gOnna jump” and I was terrified that I was actually gonna lose control and do it That was what was going through my mind at 6/7 years old As I got older, it got worst It affected everything My self image, my sanity, my functionality, my relationship with God I feared intrusive blasphemous thoughts so bad, I gave up on God bc I couldn’t handle the guilt and fear As one would expect, without God Things got,,, a lot worse,, It really did make me question who I was, my Morality, And *trigger warning* I got extremely suicidal and depressed, and I started self harming I couldn’t sleep at night from the crying, from how terrible I felt, I didn’t eat, didn’t laugh, barely talked, I started twitching, I couldn’t even finish sentences without twitching My mom tried to get me to pray but I was stubborn, I didn’t want anything to do with God, if anything, I was afraid it would make it worse The enemy will say anything to stop you from God bc he knows where the spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom and for whom the son sets free shall be free indeed 👏🏻 Long story short I gave into God It started with understanding Gods nature Acknowledging that he Loves me, he loves me more than I Know And that nothing will ever separate me from his love That I am his child and I have the victory That there’s a war waging against us every day but we gotta put on that full armor of God (Read Ephesians 6:10) We gotta stay strong in our faith And use the word of God, the sword of the spirit Keep meditating on that word every day, let it renew your mind Today I want to say God completely Free’d me I am not living in chains anymore I have my days but never, ever, will I ever be in the state I once was I’m gonna put some scriptures down below that helped me through my bad time Please take time to read them, let the renew and transform your mind And whoever’s reading this, if ur struggling with intrusive thoughts of any kind I want you to know it’s not your fault You are loved by those Around you and by God, he’ll never leave you nor forsake and nothing can separate you from his love. Keep going, He has a purpose for you, he has a plan to bring you out of this even stronger I pray strength unto you, I pray peace of mind unto you, I pray freedom unto you In Jesus, holy mighty name amen “casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully].” ‭‭1 PETER‬ ‭5:7‬ ‭AMP‬‬ “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control].” ‭‭2 TIMOTHY‬ ‭1:7‬ ‭AMP‬‬ “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” ‭‭John‬ ‭8:36‬ ‭KJV‬‬ “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭10:5‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “For I am convinced [and continue to be convinced-beyond any doubt] that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present and threatening, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the [unlimited] love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” ‭‭ROMANS‬ ‭8:38-39‬ ‭AMP‬‬ “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:2‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6:10-18‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭3:17‬ ‭NIV‬‬ God bless you’s ❤️

[@jude1243]

Powerful testimony! Thank you for sharing. May God bless you!

[@Selena_attoh]

Woww, thankyou for your testimony! How long did it take you to get over this?❤

[@badpiggy2403]

Thank you for sharing this

[@isa7179]

Idk if you’ll ever see this but thank you. Things happen for a reason and I believe you just relieved so many souls including mine. Thank you sosososso much. May God bless you and have a nice day

[@isa7179]

hi i’m back again, your story is amazing and so relatable to me. Thank you for having the courage to share this with everyone 💕✝️

[@crystalo9489]

It’s the inappropriate thoughts that I get and I hate them and I am disgusted by them.

[@wstermelon9305]

Stay strong in prayer my friend. I recommend reading Ephesians 6:10-20. These verses have helped me a lot. Recognize that these thoughts are not yours and don’t pay attention to them. Stay strong

[@JulieJewelzKvasnicka]

My biggest fear is not being allowed to go home with Jesus when I take my last breath.

[@noelanigreen939]

same

[@outrokrq1101]

TRUE!!!

[@MarlyT26]

Me too.

[@lebochrist8260]

Me 3

[@janekay4147]

Your salvation is promised..don't let anyone tell you other wise..

[@somethinggood9267]

Very good, true, and helpful!! I used to let the intrusive thoughts shame me, now i simply dont own them.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, we just have to keep moving forward and honor the Lord

[@patriciaking7892]

Michelleee, Praise God 🙌. That's what I'm talking about. I will apply this to my life starting now. Lots of love and hugs to you 💞.

[@biancalopezc7102]

Wow needed !! I remember when I first gave my life to Jesus my intrusive thoughts were the most horrible I’ve ever had to deal with. I’ve been struggling with OCD since I was 10 and now I’m 19.

[@kinndah2519]

Bianca Lopez C I got OCD at age 10 as well and I'm now 31. It'll go away, just remember they're just thoughts and nothing else. I'm so proud of you for being disciplined enough to just let it go to a higher power. You'll only get better. Much love to you 💞

[@dejamesola]

MAN, OH MAN.....GOD MY GOD!!!! THIS IS CERTAINLY MY "RIGHT NOW BATTLE"!!!! NOT ONLY IS THIS VIDEO A BLESSING, SO ARE THE POSITIVE COMMENTS IN THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY! HOW I LOVE MY CHRISTIAN FAMILY!!!😘🙏💓

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I'm so glad this was helpful! God bless!

[@corinadanaeca4778]

I just want to give a word of encouragement to anyone who is struggling with this, which is, The Lord still answers my prayers, and I struggled with intrusive thoughts bad after I gave my life to Him last October. Then, they went away for a while, like several months. But just recently, they have come back, (after I started to get even closer and more obedient),and I find that I am dealing with them much easier this time. I ask Him for forgiveness, and because He still answers prayers, I know He forgives them. I don't like the thoughts, and I am sure He knows that. So, don't let the enemy steal your faith or prayer time. Praise Him, The Lord, that much more.

[@miriamgreer1532]

Corinadanae Ca I can relate to what you’ve said 🙂🤔

[@connieminaca5321]

Corinadanae Ca I praise God that this experience, as hard as it has been for you, has brought you closer to Jesus rather than distanced you from him. Praise the Lord for His work in your life!

[@corinadanaeca4778]

@@connieminaca5321 Thank you very much, I really appreciate your reply. God bless:)

[@dewayne9508]

THANK YOU!!! I decided to give my life to God and take the bible seriously and immediatly had intrusive thoughts. I fought through them and got baptised. Im still battling them and have thought things that I am not proud of, but im glad and sorry to see that im not alone. Bless everyone going through this and dont give up!!

[@nealsmith7975]

What if they put the devil in your mind

[@yohanan5769]

Thank you for this video, I just hate when the thoughts are straight up blasphemous towards God, Pray for those that are suffering from this please 🙏🏻.

[@robertsiatwambo]

I have been battling terrible blasphemous thoughts for about 7 years now. I have prayed and fasted but still they couldn't leave... it's a miracle that i found this video. it's something i did not even searched for. Praise the Lord for answering my prayers.

[@connieminaca5321]

Robert Siatwambo you are not alone. God is with you and loves you so much. Keep seeking Him and renewing your mind in His word. Resist the enemy and he will flee from you. Praying for you, brother. He WILL deliver you by growing you in faith. You just have to trust Him and take those little steps of obedience every day. Do not give up bevause he IS working in your life. You will make it through this by the power of the name of Jesus.

[@robertsiatwambo]

@@connieminaca5321 Amen. Thank you so much for the encouragement.

[@Ivan-nq1hm]

You have faith though right? It’s not cause of unbelief ?

[@brianna3239]

It really is beautiful to see us all come together and realize we are all one in the same. That we deal with the same fears in many different ways and yet it all comes back to giving him the glory. It really amazes me how God speaks through many sources to help his people. How comforting is it to know that our brothers and sisters share the same intrusive fears? It had to have only been God so we can reassure one another through fellowship and his word. Always go back to what his word says. I know we say that we read the Bible but sometimes these intrusive thoughts come in because God wants us to fight it with scripture and there is ALWAYS something to learn from trials such as these. I have struggled for days with intrusive thinking, just hearing about the pastor that had committed suicide on Monday and people getting murdered by their own family members and wondering when my time will come or fearing my sons safety. all these I have realized I cannot control but I can present it before his throne and remind myself that my fear should be reserved for the lord, he does not want us to step into the temptation of that fear but to rather cast that care on him. I love your videos! Such reassurance💜

[@Caroline-hx4uj]

I struggled with this without knowing it. I took them seriously thinking that they were going to happen. At one point I thought those thought were God telling me bad things were about to happen. I started therapy for an anxiety issue. Until one day, I heard a song about peace. The lyrics was about Jeremiah 29:11. Then I realized when a thought leads me to feel unease or fearful, they aren’t from God and I need to stop believing it’s true.

[@barbilocsin1183]

Thank you for this. I’ve been struggling but in God‘s name, I surrender everything to Him

[@stephaniedavis1847]

Thank you lord for your unfailing love

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen!

[@Ant209__]

I pray everyone overcomes these intrusive thoughts 🙏 better days are ahead !

[@AyitiGali777]

Could you do a video covering Overthinking and how to jst trust the Lord better & be better obedient

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I'll see what I can do!

[@chrismugleston8625]

Just immediately rebuke satans thoughts in Jesus name. Important thing is realizing they arent your thoughts

[@wariorforthelordjesusiskin2764]

I have bad thoughts a lot, and I offend find myself saying it out loud, so I'm pretty sure they are my thoughts

[@Laura-we6xi]

It feels like it is :/

[@wariorforthelordjesusiskin2764]

@@Laura-we6xi same

[@wariorforthelordjesusiskin2764]

what if they are our thoughts, and we say the things we think about, what then?

[@Laura-we6xi]

@@wariorforthelordjesusiskin2764 I feel like shame is a thing that prevent us from healing..we feel like freaks because we think that we are the only one who thinks bad things.Which thoughts haunts you the most?Would vou like to share?I dont know your real name or your face so it doesn't really matter.I have thoughts like "defying God" like "this not gonna happen" I also have bad thoughts about God and things like this and it drives me CRAZY cuz I feel afraid.I also have like sadistic thoughts and I again I fear God because of it.I dont understand why we dont want to think something but we still do.In psychology they say thay the more you try to supress a thought more recurrent it becomes cuz its like if someone says "dont think about a pink elephant" you can help but think about it.So when you think "I cannot have these certains thoughts they keep appearing because when the trigger appears you already know you gonna think the thoughts you fear.

[@nathaniceblossom911]

I feel like im suffering from intrusive thoughts: everyday i have at least 100 of them its anoying. I keep praying to god please let these thoughts go away but they just dont go away.

[@dianavasquez7567]

I was waiting for a video from you. And got exactly what I needed. The Lord speaks in sooo many ways 😭🤯

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen! I'm so glad this was helpful :)

[@dianavasquez7567]

ApplyGodsWord.com/Mark Ballenger it was! all your videos are. Honestly. May God keep blessing you and keep letting you preach the truth !!

[@vol.9543]

This was my fresh manna for today 🍞 Right on time, again.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I'm so glad this was helpful!

[@sensational_stardust8919]

I've been doing it all day. I don't want to hurt God. I'm in tears right now because I just want it to stop.

[@BOOLERTHANOPPS]

Facts 🙏🏾✝️

[@tenajagibson]

@@BOOLERTHANOPPS Are you ok ?

[@BOOLERTHANOPPS]

@@tenajagibson want my pain & misery to end 😔💔

[@tenajagibson]

@@BOOLERTHANOPPS me to! omg help me

[@BOOLERTHANOPPS]

@@tenajagibson I’m pray for you 🙏🏾😔

[@briannacollie2742]

I struggled with this today😣

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I'm glad the vid was on time :)

[@emmanuelledaavila8321]

I won't lie. I been dealing with this for days.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Keep seeking the Lord and ignore the unwanted thoughts the best you can. I encourage you to talk to someone about this if it persists (pastor, counselor, Dr...)

[@patriciaking7892]

Emmanuelle Leal, i can relate to ya! But I tell Satan he's a lie and go away from me and start calling on God to rescue me from the evil attacks. Do what's best for you and always put God first. Much love and peace to you ❣️.

[@noelanigreen939]

Try months

[@ibaphidahunwarjri3324]

I ❤️u Jesus 😭😭😭 thank You Jesus for loving me endlessly🙏 I really really needed to hear this ,God bless you brother 🤗💕💕💕

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God is good! I'm so glad this was helpful!

[@ibaphidahunwarjri3324]

🤗🤗💕💕💕

[@nyamukwatusaluseki2156]

You don't know what this video has done for me obsessive thoughts almost ruined my relationship and life ...may God bless you ...this is life changing...continue doing what's right

[@blessing-vq1ol]

Amen! Thank you Holy Spirit to lead me to this video. Confirmation Again. Love u😘

[@CakesDontLie]

I have been waiting for this video since 2015. I’m not sure what happened. But my senior year of high school was awful. I all of a sudden woke up shaking terribly and kept seeing myself (intrusive thoughts) about my dying or jumping off a bridge. It was awful. I couldn’t even really go to church anymore because I would run and cry. I had to go to a behavioral hospital and at the time my faith was wavering. Going to the hospital made me feel God wasnt there. I almost said to my mom,”Where’s your God now?” But I know the Lord silenced me praise Him he stopped me from saying that. I’ve been on a few medicines and been managing so much better now. I still have intrusive thoughts but I know the Lord will take them away like he always does. Praise the Lord for this video as the Lord knows how much of a perfectionist I am!! Learning to ignore temptation is key with intrusive thoughts and especially with the generation we are in. There have been times I’ve wanted to summit but I ignore it. God has already won the battle.

[@rosscott5217]

2 Tim 1:7. For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power, of love and a sound mind. I find saying that out loud really helps me 🙂 God Bless

[@bonolomatlou2385]

These thoughts started from Anxiety and Grief but they getting better just sometimes they get triggered and bring all that negative stuff back.

[@patriciaking7892]

Shawty olly, you are so spot on! I feel ya on this. Much love and peace to you always ❤️.

[@lindelwanothandongcobo8863]

Same

[@blessedchrists3995]

WHEN THE HOLY SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD MOVES IN FAVOR OF EVERYONE APPRECIATING THIS VIDEO❤️❤️❤️. ON MONDAY, I GOT EXTREMELY UPSET WITH SOMEONE WHICH LED TO ANGER AND HURTFUL WORDS. A FEW MINUTES AFTER, THIS GODLY VOICE KEPT TELLING ME, "YOU NEED TO LEARN HOW TO RESIST THE DEVIL AND HE WILL FLEE FROM YOU!" SO, WHENEVER I FACE TEMPTATIONS AND UNGODLY THOUGHTS, I QUOTE THE BIBLICAL WORDS "RESIST THE DEVIL ❌AND HE WILL FLEE FROM YOU" THEN I FOCUS ON JESUS CHRIST THE LORD AND SAVIOR OF MY LIFE. ANOTHER VERSE HELPING ME IS ABOUT PUTTING ON THE ARMOR OF GOD...EPHESIANS 6 :10-18 ✝️ STAY BLESSED 🛐 THANK YOU MARK FOR ALLOWING GOD TO USE YOU. 🙏🏽👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@amoylinseanpaulbandojo8760]

I'm having immoral thoughts and bad thoughts that is related to God.. This is so hardddd.. But we will overcome this brothers and sisters.

[@not.supermario]

"When God solves our problems. We have faith in His abilities. When God doesn't solve our problems, He has faith in our abilities."

[@orangeflower7692]

Thank god, i am not alone

[@comsy5406]

This video has been a HUGEEEE blessing to my life as of recently I’ve been struggling with OCD compulsions with unwanted thoughts which leads to severe anxiety and guilt, but I can say that God is helping me over come this burden, God bless Mark

[@bakenpraise3756]

This never came a better time cause as of recent I've been going through panic attack because I keep having this pain which led to a irrational thought which caused me to fear and boy it doesn't make it easier I had troubling sleeping concentrating etc but a couple of days it's been much better I'm trying my best not think of the thought and am trying to read the word more sometimes it's hard to avoid the thought sometime in wonder if I am a bad person who keeps doing stuff like this to myself it's a struggle which I know is not bigger than God and he can completely deliver me and heal me of this stay strong everyone going through this God got this and let's get into his word more so we are equipped when these thoughts attack God bless

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I'm so glad this was helpful! Keep seeking the Lord and he will guide you forward :)

[@grayk7455]

I don't know if you remember me, but you responded to my comment on your video about emotional battles a couple days ago. Intrusive thoughts are hugely a part of what I'm going through and it's almost scary how perfect the timing is of each video, especially this one.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I'm so glad this was helpful!

[@nojus5534]

Yeah !!! It’s so weird that’s what I needed!!!

[@sam.abadyah]

Thanks for this Mark. All of your videos are very timely, I praise the Father and thank you for taking the mantle of being His vessel for the Kingdom. Be blessed , and continually walk in His shalom 🙌🏽 (peace).

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

My pleasure Samuel! All glory to God! I'm glad you enjoyed this :)

[@Paris-cz2nj]

PERFECT TIMING, PERFECT TIMING, PERFECT TIMING!!!!! 🤯😲😀😄👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼⛪⛪⛪⛪ GOD BLESS YOU! ⛪🙏🏼

[@CharleneFreedInChrist]

Its nice to see the comments and know that I am not alone. I have had an ugly word appear thru my mind over the years and it is a word I detest. I tried to shake it away but now I rebuke it in Jesus' name in my mind.

[@shannon5560]

Me too man it’s hard but I’m getting better

[@cjames1816]

Thank you. I have been focusing on writing and photography. I do not look at anything that concerns romantic relationships which is temptation. I am handling on my life and nothing outside of this world. I am focusing on God. I pray for peace.

[@d.marieandrews8007]

PEACE*FUL!!!!😇🙌👣💜🙏❤👣🤣

[@charleyfeng2054]

Thanks so much for this video! Great timing! I have always been having unwanted thoughts popping out of nowhere and thought it was something wrong with me and praying for God to take them away, thinking it was sinning.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I'm so glad this was helpful!

[@benjaminlucas1635]

Im glad I came across this video. Sometimes I have intrusive thoughts negatively towards myself. I have to constantly remind myself that these are nothing but lies from the pits of hell.

[@carolkhisa1564]

I have been struggling with evil blasphemous intrusive thoughts for a while, including physical harassment from the devil. I pray for everyone going through this, may our Lord God deliver us from evil, Amen

[@jakedyson8512]

I’ve been suffering with unwanted sexual thoughts for almost a year now, it’s so tough but I know God has a plan for this struggle 🙏🏻 prayers to everyone on here may God give you strength in your struggle

[@kennedyalexander8320]

How are you doing now I’ve been struggling the same

[@mekiabailey4577]

Please somebody pray for me it’s been happening a lot lately since I’ve been trying to get closer to god 😢

[@wstermelon9305]

Stay strong my friend! I recommend reading Ephesians 6:10-20

[@pksmith1275]

Same for me, too. I'm trying to build a better relationship with God and it feels like Satan is trying to stop me with these horrible thoughts about God. I keep saying Lord Jesus have mercy on me a sinner. I hope I get to Heaven. How could God's creation, me, turn out so awful? I suffer greatly with this. Perhaps I don't feel worthy of God's love for me. Thank you for reading this and I will pray for you. God bless you!

[@luizcanedo5755]

Christian with OCD here. GREAT tips. Wish I had known them when I was in my worst episodes some years ago! This is definetively gonna help me in the future

[@imnotsushi6438]

I am glad I found this , I cry every night bcs of these thoughts I felt ashamed and guilty

[@shekinahwilliams622]

This was perfectly said. I’ve been struggling with intrusive thoughts and I didn’t realize what they were until recently. And I know that they aren’t true and this video helped me to realize that I shouldn’t dwell on it and just to let it Go.

[@shyaaammeneen63]

S hekinah, Combine prayer with practicals as it is all about the mind. Heal yourself. Reduce negative thoughts. Its quite simple. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts and anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Deep inhalation is not needed. Whenever you are free during the day or night before sleep sit or lie down, be still and observe your breath. Being still reduces negative thoughts. Make the above practice a permanent habit to have a good life. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

[@maclenathomas6826]

It's helps me a lot . Thank you Brother in Christ. God Bless you.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, God is good!

[@Brianna-yh7iy]

So timely. I especially liked the part about relating temptation to a sinful thought.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I'm so glad this was helpful!

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

God is Real So are we We are Relating with a Loving God Who is Real and Practical

[@tapasd9009]

God give us intrusive thoughts so that we can become mentally strong...

[@LovePatience32]

James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone;

[@LovePatience32]

God allows temptations but He doesn't tempt us with evil, God bless you;)

[@reddyvinay6161]

Excellent comments brother i love u brother

[@ericcrawford4820]

This was a blessing to find, I love you God and please forgive me for I am sinner, I will work on myself! I hope everyone has a blessed and productive day

[@siroun2906]

Actually I am a little relieved that I am not alone in this. I've been having these horrible thoughts for weeks now, and I feel so tired and guilty because of these thoughts and I am going crazy, I just want my life back. It's like my mind is tricking me with every bad scenario possible.and I feel I can't express myself to anyone, this is the worst thing ever.

[@isa7179]

God loves you and still loves you. The same thing happened to me, don’t give in thats what the enemy wants. Just keep your head up accept Jesus Christ and you will be saved. If you ever get the thoughts again just rebuke them in the name of Jesus and ask God for Christ like thoughts, I got that from another comment it’s really helpful.

[@isa7179]

God bless you

[@o.o8178]

@@isa7179 but the thoughts keep coming and coming

[@o.o8178]

Talk to your best friend about or anyone

[@NiceIce923]

I get bad thoughts too, the more research I do on these intrusive (unwanted) thoughts the more evil they look, I'm pretty sure these thoughts are demonic attacks on us, I'm surprised to see how many people have these unwanted thoughts. It's crazy! Remember demons hate humans and want to destroy us in so many ways. Stay strong in your faith, stay in the Word of God and in Prayer, I'll be praying for you all.

[@maxwhellks2076]

The Releif that i experienced after watching this video cannot be put in words. You have literally saved my life. Thank u from the bottom of my heart

[@hephzibahtv7]

Thank you ❤️ perfect timing. 2 days ago I had a dream about 3 different situations that just randomly popped up in the same dream. Each situation dealt with 3 aspects of my life and really confronted me about those areas that I fear. This is God's answer to the prayer I asked God to explain for me. Interestingly, I rarely remember my dreams and this was overwhelming as I can remember it as if it was today... Thanks for confirming God's answer to my 3 questions in my dreams . Wow God works in wonderful ways. This is so accurate💖. Praise the Lord.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I'm so glad this was helpful!

[@amy6991A]

I SO needed this. Encountered the Lord in a powerful way last year that caused me to give my life again, but properly. Since I read on losing salvation and the unforgiveable which I believe caused me to then deal with intrusive thoughts. I now get apathetic to them, even in my response. It's reassuring to know that I can just ignore them, as sometimes if I keep rebuking them, they get louder. They leave me in confusion as to what I really think and feel. Had an onslaught last night. Thank you for this - it's so beneficial!

[@caitlinkerr8801]

Thank you God, you have answered my prayer through this video. I have been struggling with intrusive thoughts.

[@jennifer65556]

My unwanted thoughts stem heavily from envy and jealousy. It's such a struggle for me not to compare myself and my life to others. I wrestle with letting go and trusting God, making my identity stable in Him. I've talked to Him throughout the day and just as my insecurity was screaming at me again, except much louder, I found this video...it was semi-helpful but I appreciate you making these. Have a great day!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless!

[@Baileypatt97]

Thanks Mark, I have had a lot of intrusive thoughts lately and these thoughts keep swimming in my head. This video brought a lot of clarity for sure. Thank you so much!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I'm so glad this was helpful!

[@patriciaking7892]

Bailey Patterson, this is happening to a lot of us. You're not alone 😘. Satan is attacking the MINDS of people to keep them confused and to listen to him. If he gets the mind, the body is doomed too. Keep praying and fighting at all cost no matter what. We're in this together so keep moving forward 👉. Lots of love and hugs to you 💞.

[@alexolacio5318]

This is for me I was waiting for this, as soon the got the notification i clicked and this is exactly what I was waiting for thanks

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, I'm so glad it was relevant for you!

[@alexolacio5318]

I’ve been dealing with negatives and destructive thoughts for so long man and I wanted to ask somebody about that situation and, couple minutes before you uploaded the video I was thinking a lot and wanted to find the answer for it , God responded to me through this

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, and perhaps God wants this to be the start of a journey towards even more growth. Sometimes a counselor can really help with these types of things too

[@alexolacio5318]

ApplyGodsWord.com/Mark Ballenger thanks you God bless

[@iseyserolf8893]

I truly believe The LORD brought this video to me! 🙏 I've been struggling with thoughts and have been worried of it turning obsessive. Have u ever heard of "scrupulosity"? Please let me know. Thank you, I appreciate your video, you have no idea how much it has calmed my nerves.

[@kingloj5802]

It’s a deception in itself, it’s actually taking our focus off of God! I feel God has truly just spoken to me directly through this video. Thank you for your obedience brother Mark!! This has been a true blessing to me, I knew I was giving more power to negative thoughts and it’s actually been stealing my Joy ALOT! Praise God for revealing this. Thank you

[@astridalvarez9914]

Ahhh! And I was just struggling with intrusive thoughts the past days. Amazing God’s timing. 🙏🏼

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, God is good!

[@AnishkaPerera]

Hii so ,I personally struggled with intrusive thoughts and i am still.. but its slowing down , and i want to say that this tactic really helped me - to remember that God is bigger than your problems , so without complaining go God how big ur problem is tell the problem how big ur God is :) remember that there is no problem that God cannot solve . and praise through it all because praise breaks chains -" praise is a water where your enemies drown in" :) hoped this helped , God bless you ♥

[@amritaswift443]

The lord is great!♥️ This came to me at the right moment..No wonder God is always with you..

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I'm so glad this was helpful!

[@arparchman7405]

This was perfect timing!! Thank you so much 💓🙏🏼

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

My pleasure!

[@williamamar]

Please pray for me. This isn’t me and I know it isn’t.

[@wstermelon9305]

Stay strong my friend. I recommend reading Ephesians 6:10-20

[@strez011]

Thank you for speaking the truth brother I struggle with this and I noticed the thoughts will leave once I ignore it its getting better God is good! I will always trust him, I will let go of my fears

[@JohnBrown-ig5nc]

In regards to the first one, I've found myself at times obsessively thinking about a girl I've been interested in and it didn't work out for some reason. I realize now that those thoughts are most likely rooted in the fear that I won't find someone. This is something that I will pray on. As always, another video that comes at the perfect time.

[@ronjayparker2983]

Every time I listen to you I feel like the message is directly to me it's crazy and thank you for them you are truly a messenger of GOD