Psalm 13 - Troubling Thoughts

Even though May has ended, I have another post on mental health awareness. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder manifests itself in a variety of ways. One form is thought persistent. Rather than having to have some things just so, Thought Persistent OCD means a person cannot control their thinking. They have troubling thoughts that continue to plague their mind. We can tell them to think about something else, but that doesn't work. It's not in their control. Your brain is dysfunctioning. As much as we'd like to believe that simply turning our thoughts toward God or prayer will fix it, the condition is more severe than a normal brain. Therapies and medication help, and trust in the help of God surely does.

Hear the prayer of those plagued by persistent thoughts.

Psalm 13:1-2, 5-6 NIV

How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? 

How long will you hide your face from me? 

How long must I wrestle with my thoughts 

and day after day have sorrow in my heart? 

How long will my enemy triumph over me?

But I trust in your unfailing love; 

my heart rejoices in your salvation. 

I will sing the Lord ’s praise, 

for he has been good to me.