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Justin K. Hughes, MA, LPC

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Is It God, Or My Feelings? New Ebook Out Now (and FREE)

Posted in Anxiety, CBT, Christian, Mental Health, OCD

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Have you ever mixed up what you thought God was saying with your feelings? Me too.

It’s pretty human to conflate what God is saying with various thoughts and feelings. Fear? God must be trying to warn you! Sadness? There is something that is grief-worthy. Anger? You must be out of control.

Not always….

Anxiety and OCD play these dynamics like a symphony reading sheet music. Here’s some guidance from clinical practice and Scripture. Join my newsletter now (if you haven’t already) to get the free download: www.justinkhughes.com/getunstuck

Father, I am seeking: I am hesitant and uncertain, but will you, O God, watch over each step of mine and guide me.
~St. Augustine of Hippo

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