Expert: Tom Schott - 5/30/2006

Question
Hello ...
I have been diagnostic with general ansiety and i had some months of delusions which i thought by the time that they were happening that it was evil attacks ...
I wasnt religious and when i started to fell bad i decided to be baptized and follow church which i do till now . I belive in the teachings of the church and i am making effords to keep away from sin , but i have a problem which is when i am more ansious i fell im driving mad and i have thoughts insulting God  althought i fell terrible as i am having them and i also ask forguivence when that happends imediatly
I whant to know what you think about the gravity of my thoughts in relation to God and if u have some advice to give me ...
These problem is making me very unhappy and afraid of going to hell

Thanks for hearing me ...
I wait for your reply  

Answer
Patricia,

 The one truth about God that you can always count on is that He knows exactly who we are and why we act as we do. And He loves us with a boundless love no matter what we may do. In your case, God certainly does not blame you for any bad thoughts you might have as a result of your medical condition. Indeed, he is with you in a special way in your suffering and in your sickness. You can put any thoughts of going to hell right out of your mind. God will not punish those who are not guilty. You are not responsible for these occasional thoughts; they are the fault of your illness, not your will. God understands; he loves you and wants only what is best for you. Please do not be anxious about this anymore.

Deacon Tom