How Can You Tell the Difference Between Conviction from God and Ruminating Anxious Thoughts?
Discover insightful tips from forum users on how to distinguish between conviction from God and anxious thoughts. Learn about the key differences, practical advice, and personal experiences shared to help you find clarity and peace. #SpiritualGrowth#FaithOverFear#BiblicalWisdom#AnxietyRelief#Discernment#GodsVoice#ChristianLiving#CrosswalkCom
I’ve appreciated advice from so many users on this forum, so thought someone might have good insight on this - I’ve been struggling lately with knowing whether I’m feeling conviction from God or just getting caught up in repetitive anxious thoughts. How do you tell the difference? Any advice or personal experiences would be really helpful!
God is love. God’s love is fatherly. God has good plans. Understanding the character of God is important. God knows every hair on someone’s head. God knows what someone likes, and where their strengths are.
God’s plan is God’s Kingdom. God’s Kingdom has a particular character. Is what someone is receiving lined up well?
Doubt and fear kill faith. In a particular facet of Faith, Faith may be a State. Someone is in a State of No Worry and No Fear. This is something that may be gained through The Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost is a teacher and a councilor.
Hi,
Anxious thoughts tend not to last. So, if you have a fear of heights, you may have anxious thoughts about getting on an elevator. They are produced by you. Once you are off the elevator, the anxious thoughts will leave.
John 16:7-8 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
Reprove is a synonym for convict.
So conviction of sin comes from the Holy Spirit.
Think of it as an invitation by God to restore your relationship with Him.
That should change your perspective.
I hope this helps.
#1 Humble yourself like a child. #2 Resist the anxiety, and if you’re still afraid after questioning God, repent. Confess your sin and ask him for the strength to turn from it. #3 If you are still bothered but there is nothing you can do to change, there’s a good possibility you are not dealing with conviction.
The enemy wants us to feel condemned, if we have put on the Lord Jesus, and are walking in the Spirit (to the best of our abilities) there is none. #4 Don’t condemn yourself for what you allow, he doesn’t expect everything to change overnight. Read what happened to Saul in the OT when he did.
He is the God of peace, and if you have separated yourself to him you should find peace. He is the only one who can change our hearts for good.
