Exposing Spiritual Warfare

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So, there’s really no cute way to curtsey my way into this topic today, so I’m just going to just start spewing my heart. Which, as I sit here is both terrifying and an adventure because I honestly have no idea where this post is going to end up. But between you and me, that’s typically how my best posts begin.

Lately, this past week, I feel as though I have been under attack.

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And yes, I am talking about spiritual warfare.

Now, let me pause, because whenever I bring up that term — or even worse: “Satan” — I instantly feel as though I’m just asking to be the subject of an SNL parody skit. Visions from Mean Girls come to mind, where Cady Heron is describing the homeschool kids:

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But I just feel like no one wants to talk about spiritual warfare for fear of being seen as one of those “crazy Christians” that’s all in a tizzy about a concept that society will have you believe doesn’t exist.

Well, friends, screw it, I’m going there. 

To be honest, ever since I hit 40,000 subscribers, I have felt spiritually attacked.

My mind has been hit with a thousand flaming arrows, trying to fill my head with lies and self doubt, and I’m going to be honest, they’ve been hard to resist.

Thoughts that my blog ministry is stupid, and that it doesn’t matter. Thoughts that berate me for being single and alone, without hope of ever finding a husband. Thoughts that cut at my social skills, looks, season in life – you name it. They’re coming in from all sides. Each one more damaging than the next.

And this is coming at a time when you’d think the exact opposite would be true. Things have been going great since 40K. I was interviewed on a podcast that I have dreamed about being on – and I can’t wait to share that with you in early 2019 when it comes out. My weekends have been filled to the absolute brim with social engagements with friends who truly care about me, and that I love. And heck, in last week’s post, I received a letter from a reader who told me that my book, Bloom, literally was a catalyst in her recovery from an eating disorder.

So why, the heck, am I listening to these lies that are filling my head that are straight from the pit of hell?

Why? Because I am human, living in a fallen world, and try as some people may to convince you otherwise, Satan is real.

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I don’t think that I am alone in my experience this past week. I think that all of us, at one time or another, have felt bogged down by self doubt or discouragement, or inadequacy, or loneliness. I think those are universal obstacles. I just think that most people are afraid to talk about it.

But I also think that those are the exact cracks in our foundation that the devil likes to worm into, in order to gain a foothold in our lives.

A surprising paradox in all of this, is that you’d think that when you’re “down and out,” you’d be the most vulnerable to spiritual attacks. But I think the opposite is true. I think that when we have a momentum going; when we’re on fire for the Lord and eagerly chasing after His plan for our lives, that is when Satan is going to do everything in his power to throw as many road blocks in your way as possible. That he’ll bring along seven friends to trip you up and shove you off course. I don’t think that is a coincidence.

Which is why we must heed the advice of Ephesians 6: 10-18…and put on the armor of God, most especially when we feel we don’t need to.

I was reading over that passage this afternoon, and I realized, for the first time, a very important thing.

Everything in that armor: — the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, feet in the gospel, shield of faith, helmet of salvation — those are all defensive articles. They are all passive, shields, used to defend oneself against an attack.

Except for one: The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

The sword of the Spirit.

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That is the only thing that was an offensive tool. An attack. A proactive tool.

And that’s when I realized: we do not have to do the fighting. The Spirit will do it for us. 

And what a freakin’ relief that was. I don’t have to rely on my own strength to resist the spiritual attacks from the evil one. The Spirit will do that for me. I just need to ask. I need to just take up that Sword, and the Spirit will fight for me.

Yes, I need to take all the defensive actions possible – with faith, with the gospel, with truth — but the fighting is left up to the Spirit.

That kind of puts it in a new perspective, doesn’t it?

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I know that I can’t just snap my fingers and *poof* magically be out of this cloud of darkness that has collected in my mind. But what I can do, is seek out the truth. Seek out Him. Seek out His presence. Which is exactly what I’m going to do. Right now. I’m going to crack open my Bible, and read His love letter to me: The Gospel.

Because the truth of the matter in all of this, is that Jesus has already won. He has overcome the world. And the evil one doesn’t even stand a chance against the King. And that, is a truth I can believe.

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446 thoughts on “Exposing Spiritual Warfare”

  1. I’ve learned that sometimes the best thing we can do when we are struggling is to admit it and face it head on. Darkness can’t exist when we shine light on it! Sounds like you are doing just that. Keep doing what you’re doing and know that what you do does matter… big time! Whether it’s for 40,000 followers or for 1, you are doing what God has called you to do and that is the most important thing! God bless! 😊

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  3. Yes! YES!!! When you stand up for His Truth and are on fire for God is when the attacks come. It’s so crazy how subtle, but constant the lies can be and that’s when it’s so important to know what God says so you can discern lies from His promises. He is so faithful and good and beautiful and always draws us in.

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  4. So right on. You might want to print this one out and post it somewhere so you are reminded when you feel attacked. This is a good reminder for all of us. As a reaffirmation, I hope you know your writing is refreshing and real and has great thoughts and insights. Don’t let the down days get you. You are a blessing to so many, myself included.

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  6. I was reading the beginning of the post and thought, that’s funny, I distinctly remember thinking that she’s been on fire since 40k and sensing that there was a sense of power in the themes of the posts you were speaking to. So its funny that you said you felt attacked, but then you eluded to the paradox too. ha. beautiful and powerful encouragement for me rn – “And that’s when I realized: we do not have to do the fighting. The Spirit will do it for us. ” Thanks for sharing and being real.. (I’m sharing this with a buddy of mine, we’ve been in hot debate about the word of God and Jesus and I feel like this article is a proper smack in his face, I mean, literary awakening for him. )

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    1. Oh my gosh, thank you for saying that. That is seriously so encouraging, because I have been fearing the opposite, or that people would think I’m phony. So thank you for that affirmation. So much. And I Hope your buddy likes the article! Hope it spurs a fruitful conversation! Big hugs to you friend xox

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      1. I thought of you recently. I was thinking of a friend I met recently who is Catholic and I was thinking how I dont know much about the Catholic faith but I thought of a person whose blog I read and who is Catholic and who is obviously working with and loves Jesus. Be encouraged, because people react to the truth when they hear it because their creator is truth and when we talk with our creator, we start to sound like Him. Moreover, if we begin to sound like Him, He has heard us and our hopes as much as we’ve listened to Him. (My buddy liked it, we have this ongoing thing about prioritizing words only from Jesus vs. reading all of the Bible … we’re kinda nerds)

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    1. Thank you Stephen! I like the new profile photo by the way 🙂 I think you’re absolutely right. Hugs and love xox

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  9. This post is very encouraging. Spiritual warfare is totally real and should be spoken about more. People need to be made aware of or be reminded that there is a spiritual world and what goes on there impacts us but we got a Lord and King named Jesus Christ who is greater than those wicked powers and principalities in high places. Thanks for sharing this helpful reminder to continue to clothe ourselves in the full armour of God. Love those photos you have with the text, especially the one with the lighthouse. I like lighthouses. God bless you, Caralyn. 🙂

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  10. Another great post and very timely too! Spiritual warfare is so very real and Satan likes to attack when we’re “up” and on fire for God. This was a great post for me as Satan has been attacking me lately for some of the same reasons you mentioned, and other reasons. Keep it up, don’t get discouraged, you’re doing a great service for the Lord! May God bless you richly for your help to so many people!
    Steve.

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      3. Feel free to check out my blog again, it’s a bit odd I know, it’s just meant to give people a smile! I know I probably shouldn’t be promoting myself, I’m terrible, but I’m aiming for 50 followers! Anyway, keep up the good work and God bless! Steve.

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  11. It took me forever to find the place to post my comments – disability on my part o guess. I wrote a short piece on the perils of greater visibility inspired by your piece. It takes courage to be vulnerable to others. Bravo to you for that. People will project both their golden shadow and dark shadow on you but its because of them not you. Keep on showing the way. Your writing does my heart good. Thanks for your piece. Keep up the good fight.

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    1. Thank you Kai. I appreciate your encouraging words. It makes my heart so full to know that you’re enjoying my writing. Hugs and love xox

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  12. true, spiritual attacks are real. especially when you are pursuing God relentlessly. They come in 3 forms: discouragement, fear and doubt. has happened severally to me, most recently when I had paid a prayer group member of ours a visit for sharing the word and just encourage her coz she was facing alot of spiritual attacks too. at some point when I was giving her a ‘prayer bullet’ – scripturally composed, I heard a voice clearly ask me” has the holy spirit asked u to give out that? do u have any proof that that will work?” n immediately the Holy spirit brought to memory where I had constantly used the prayer bullet and I overcame. so it is real.
    you inspire me, I desire to write as you and reach as many out there about Jesus. I haven’t been consistent, but am purposing to now. thanks

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    1. Thank you so much for this insight. Discouragement fear and doubt – definitely sounds about right! Prayer bullets! Yes! ’ thank you for the encouragement. Hugs and love xox

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  13. Spritual attack is so real I can relate. Thank you for being upfront with it. The devil attacks in 3 forms, atleast as I have experienced it: doubt,fear and discouragement. Most recently I had visited one of our prayer group members for encouragement, sharing the word and praying together. As I was giving out a ‘prayer bullet’ – scripturally sculpted I heard a voice, ” Has the holy spirit asked you to give out that? Is there anywhere the prayer point has helped in your life?” Then I the holy spirit brought to remembrance at a point in my life where I used the prayer bullet and it helped me overcome. so yes, the devil attacks at the peak of pursuing God.
    Thank you, you inspire me, I look forward to reach as many and even more subscribers as you coz I love to write about Jesus, just that I havent purposed it but now i will.

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  15. You are truly an inspiration. I definitely was feeling spiritual attacks a couple of weeks ago as well. It was so weird going through that, but I was told it happens when the devil knows God is about to do something great in your life. It was then also that I started to understand the lyrics of a song, that were basically talking about putting on the armor of God. Instantly, my perspective of the Bible changed from reading it to learn to reading it to prepare against attacks. Thanks for writing about this; I also contemplate writing about my faith on my blog…and then I remember it’s my blog to write whatever I want lol

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    1. Thank you Britt. I Sam so touched by your kind words. I’m sorry this hit so close to home with you. That’s so great to remember – the Bible is our line of defense!! Hugs and love xox

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    2. Thank you Britt. I’m sorry this hit so close to home for you. You’re right – the armor of God. Thanks for the encouragement. Hugs and love xox

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  16. BBB: Though I disagree with your beliefs profoundly, I do not send you flaming arrows. I do disagree with you and yet I listen carefully to your thoughts. This world is becoming dangerously divided and locked in righteous combat that starts with words, leads to protests and devolves into violence. I do not ask you to open your heart but your ears. Know there are other opinions out there. Keep your faith but do it because it is something you BELIEVE in, not something you will die for. Through many centuries too many human beings have suffered and died for another persons insistence to press their beliefs on them or kill them to convince them. Peace be with you and enjoy your journey. I am sorry that others attack you but do not attack in return. If I am not mistaken someone very influential in your life said something similar. Follow his words, not the twisted organizations who attack and kill in his name. Just my thoughts and I will continue to listen.

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    1. Hey Walter, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this. I’m sorry I am such a source of disagreement for you, but i appreciate you joining the conversation. Big hugs xox

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  18. Don’t give up. Keep up the pace. God will continue to direct and speak to you about your ministry. I’m going to set my pace to win this race that doesn’t end.

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  19. Great post! And I can absolutely relate to where you’re coming from about the flaming arrows you described. I’m in the same boat. Spiritual warfare is something many (especially even some within the Church) gravely underestimate. But if we are seeking Christ, and permitting the Spirit to work in us as you mentioned, victory is assured!

    Much love and blessings, and keep up the good work! 🙂

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  20. Yes it’s a relief to know that we don’t have to do it on our own. Actually, I don’t think we really can. I came across this quote recently and it summed up my thinking most eloquently:

    The discoveries and achievements purely in the fields of psychology and psychiatry are not capable of offering a truly complete vision of the person. They are not capable of resolving on their own the fundamental questions concerning the meaning of life and the human vocation.

    – St. John Paul II

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    1. Wow what a powerful quote. Thank you for sharing that with me. You’re right – Jesus does it for us! Hugs and love xox

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      1. Thanks for bringing the topic up. People need to hear that there’s more than ‘nuts and bolts’ to humanity! The more of us that say it, the more “data” hard-nosed scientists (and like-minded individuals) will have to consider.

        There’s actually tons of autobiographical material about the spiritual life and mysticism. But most scientists don’t treat that as data. They’re ignoring or reducing it to a level of reality they understand and experience.

        We can pray. But I think well placed words can help too. 🙂 xx

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  22. Hi, Caralyn. I wanted to drop you a word of encouragement. Psalm 139:14 says, “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” God created you to be who you are: a beautiful and talented person to the praise of the glory of His grace in His beloved, Jesus Christ. Of course, Satan will attack you with negative thoughts about your ministry, yourself, and your future! But you just focus on what God is doing in you and through you today, and He will take care of tomorrow. Take time to pray and read the Bible, and He’ll being into your life someone who sees you the way God sees you.

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    1. Hi Marcelo. Thank you so much for your encouraging words. It truly means so much. Amen to that – pray and read the Bible! Big hugs to you xox

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  23. Eh, even though I’m a priest, I’m not going to say anything about spiritual warfare. You know it’s real and where to turn, and that’s half the battle. Instead I’ll just make the “boring” mundane observation: when you have as many followers as you’ve got here, the whole “What’s the point of ___?” is a reasonable question. You write and share a lot of things, and with a “fan base” as large as yours there definitely will be things you put up here that will resonate with some and not others. Like me, I’ve been encouraged and educated from your story, and enjoy your ongoing spiritual perspective and insight, but I skip the recipe posts. Yet, those can be fantastic resources for other people! So, really, at this point you just keep doing what you love to do and/or what you’re called to do. You have a ministry here, and parts of it are for different people, and that’s not just okay, that’s wonderful! 🙂

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    1. thank you so much Fr. Brench, for this wonderful encouragement. I appreciate your feedback and kind words! I pray that Jesus is able to use this little blog here to point to Him. Hope you’re having a lovely weekend! Hugs and love xox

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  24. You inspire hope. The attacks come because you are doing something right for sure. Thanks for inspiring so many people. God has you in the palm of His hand. Thanks for doing what you do. You have the best assistance in the world since the Lord is with you!!!

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    1. Thank you so much Eliah, I appreciate your encouraging words. Amen – how comforting to know that He has us! Hugs and love xox

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  25. I get what you’re saying. I do believe the demon’s darts attack you any time, whether you’re feeling up or down. He looks for your weak spots and builds on that, if you let him. But calling on God to help you IS THE KEY, as you mentioned. Praying for His help every day has helped me greatly. It’s amazing how fast He comes to us when we ask for His help. And yes, He’s already won. No creature He created has the power He has. Only He is God, and that’s the best news. He’s the Creator. He’s Love, Peace, and our Safe Harbor. But we do have to keep up the fight. Our relationship with God is a synergetic one. He only looks for our effort and comes to our aid. God bless. 🙂

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  26. No, you are NOT alone. This week, a dear friend was praying about the battle I’ve been enduring and she encouraged my soul by reminding me to “be transformed by the renewing of the mind.” (Romans 12:2) Because the battle with the enemy begins there, as it did in the garden, bringing doubt with the accusing question of Satan, “did God really say?”

    When we worship the Lord in Spirit and in Truth, we are ready for battle, fully clothed in His armor, and the father of lies cannot take up residence in our minds.

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    1. Thank you Jodie, I really appreciate your encouragement and support. What a powerful verse. Will be praying for you! Hugs and love xox

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  28. It always amazes me how some churches seem to sweep the idea of spiritual warfare under the table to ignore it. This is especially odd given how they will talk of spiritual matters in every other area. I’m not sure whether its from fear of people being scared about it or something else, but given it’s real and warned about in the bible, it’s something we should all be aware of, but as you said, not something to be scared of due to God holding the ultimate victory.

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  29. Yes that ole evil one loves to try and stumble us when we are being blessed and I feel especially if we are about to receive a HUGE blessing. If he can distract us, we just might get off course, and miss it, or not approeciate or enjoy it as we would have. When someone tells me they are under attack, or everything is going wrong, here is my advice. For what thats worth Hahaha So take it with a grain of salt 😉 Praise God because you are about to be so abundantly blessed! Praise God because it’s going to be so good, you are going to have to MAKE yourself believe it. You know how I know? Because the evil one is working SO hard! He doesn’t have to work this hard when things are blah. He can’t stand the gifts God is getting ready to give you, and he will do EVERYTHING to distract you. So, when these “attacks” start happening start praising God because you are about to receive miraculous blessings!

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    1. Thank you Margaret. You’re so right- now is the time to make sure we’re staying on course and praising Him! Hugs and love xox

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      1. No thanks needed. You are a child of God, His beloved, and you are not alone. There are so many people feeling attacked right now. It tells me God is moving in a significant way, or the old evil one wouldn’t be fighting so hard 🙂

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  30. With 40,000 subscribers, that is proof what you say and do is reaching and resonating with people. It may be just one particular aspect or struggle, or a multitude of things, but it is touching others. We humans do not have the strength to fight satan, but we were never meant to–that falls to God, us believing in Him and wrapping His love and strength around us is what protects us, shields us, strengthens us. Alone we are vulnerable and weak–with God, we have the strength to overcome and stand tall. Satan doesn’t want us to believe in God, because that is what protects us.

    Your light shining and drawing others in, drawing others to God perhaps for the first time, or bolstering a waning faith, is not going to make satan happy, and he will try to bring you down. Wrap God’s love around you, feel His protection, and keep on ticking satan off, because if you are doing that, you are obviously on the right path.

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    1. Thank you Lisa for this wonderful encouragement. You’re so right! With Him we can overcome. Thanks again. Hugs and love xox

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  31. What a powerful read today, and so unbelievably timely. I don’t have anything like the light shining out that you do, but those dark darts of fear and doubt are on me too. I live and work with drug addiction and recovery and my God, is that a spiritual war zone. And it’s true that the enemy really lets all hell break loose when we turn our lives and our will to God as a way of trying to keep us out of the fight. Your words of hope and encouragement are powerful, and God will shield you and your beautiful living testimony and ministry, I believe that with all my heart.

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    1. Thank you Natasha. I’m so glad this hit home with you. Gosh I’m sorry that it is part of your everyday. I will definitely be praying for you. His light shines through you! Hugs and love xox

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  32. Heavenly Parent chooses us to evolve according to our understanding, that’s why, it is His love and trust in you, that you can overcome by heartfelt actions towards others these times of hardships coming from inside or outside.

    The very core of the Gospel is the living for the sake of others without expecting anything in return in a continuously growing and maturing way with a humble but proud attitude.

    So, God might not comfort you all the time, but it is only for you to be more like Him.

    🙂

    Have a Nice and Blessed Night!

    JD

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  34. Thank you so much for your insightful article. In every word here, every sentence I’m am in league with you. And I do agree that the closer we are to God, the more the flaming darts come. You may have already read my post Enough Rope to Hang Myself which i wrote about finally getting saved 3 yrs ago after the devil had me hanging off a cliff. If you’ve already read it, maybe one of your readers will, too. Take care of yourself and we know the best way to do that is to trust in Jesus to take care of us. “Your faith has made you whole.” Mark 10:52

    Enough Rope To Hang Myself

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    1. Thank you so much, Valerie for sharing your story. I am so glad that Jesus swooped in for you. Yes – He will take care of us! Hugs and love xox

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  35. Dear God,

    The battle feels intense some days. We get tired and weak, weary and worn. It’s hard to keep going in the face of defeat. But help us to remember that you will never leave us, that you’re our Refuge and our Strength, an ever-present help in trouble. We know that the enemy wouldn’t be fighting so hard against us, if we weren’t making a difference for your Kingdom. He wouldn’t be trying so hard to stop us, if he didn’t think you had so much good still in store. Remind us that the battle belongs to you, and whatever we’re up against can be taken down in one fail swoop by your Mighty Hand. Help us to trust you more, to never waste time spinning our wheels and wrestling or fighting in our strength. Please forgive us Lord for the times we’ve failed to lift our hands to you, for the days we’ve forgotten to come to you first. Fill us with the Power of your Holy Spirit this day. Fill us with your joy, fill us with your wisdom and discernment, fill us with constant reminders that Your Presence will go with us, and you will give us rest. Amen

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    1. Wow thank you so much for this beautiful and powerful prayer! Yes! Fill us with your joy indeed. Praying with you. amen. Hugs and love xox

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  38. “Perhaps you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this….. “Anytime our influence and reach for THE KINGDOM is expanded we draw an audience from both heaven and hell. One side cheering us on the other plotting, but heaven isn’t just cheering, heaven is battle ready, armed and in the business of defending the saints. You’re covered in prayer and surrounded by the heavenly hosts. Xoxoxo

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    1. Hi friend, thank you so much for your encouragement and support. You’re so right – God is good and Heaven is on our side! Hugs and love xox

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  41. Hello!!! I Came home from school and saw I had a new follower (which is always exciting for me because I don’t have very many.) I checked out your blog and It’s amazing already and I’ve only read one post:) i’m always looking for new blogs to read and support and I think I found my new favorite. I would love to chat sometime if you get a minute.

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  42. Stand strong and do not give up or give in. Too many people in today’s society want to destroy anything or anyone who is different from them and who also espouses a philosophy they choose not to live by. Narrow-mindedness is only one of their shortcomings.

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  44. I fell victim to my inner demons. They worm their way into your brain and eat away at you bit by bit until there is literally nothing left last week. Ive been struggling with anxiety and depression for so long now it almost seems like its just a part of my life. But last week was different. The anxiety attack I had was so strong that I could just not cope anymore.

    So I did what seemed like the only logical option to me. I tried to end my life. A life that felt it had no value. You see, i’m so damaged by my father that I’m scared I’m going to damage my children. I was trying to protect them in my own stupid way.

    Luckily I survived although it came very close…

    I hit rock bottom though so the only way now is up…

    It took this for me to realise HOW many people actually care….

    I cant get that bad again. I WONT let myself get that bad again.

    Regardless of your belief of where those voices come from we are all fighting the spiritual battle…. and we should build each other up. Support each other. .. Love one another….

    Only then can we win those battles. Through support; strength and love of others. Yes I have a long way to go. And it feels like I have taken steps backwards rather thsn forward. But together we all got this.

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    1. Thank you for sharing your story. Gosh I’m so sorry you’ve been going through that. I’m praying for you, friend. Hang in there. Support, strength and love of others. You DO got this. Love you friend xox

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  45. Very Beautiful. I also suffer from Lust and depression but through it All I have learnt of God’s Unfailing Love for Me. Thank God you also saw not the attack but the lessons God sends you though them. Alongside with your bible also buy and wear the brown scapular and Pray the most Holy Rosary.
    May Our Blessed Lord and Mother Mary Never leave your side.

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    1. Thank you Mary. Yes! His unfailing love. I’m so glad you know that love and truth. Thank you for your prayers friend. Big hugs xox

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  48. Could you be exposing yourself to spiritual warfare because of doubt. The faith/enlightenment paradox is the real culprit. I understand we see things differently and I wish you all the peace you can find, but giving oneself to faith is the epitome of unintended consequences. We’ve been deceived to believe this is a fantastic way, but realty says differently.
    To continuously evaluate whether a being is good requires moral judgment, which requires moral autonomy
8. Therefore it is not possible to continuously evaluate if a being is good while also worshipping it
9. Therefore, worshipping necessarily requires abandoning one’s moral responsibility, which is immoral
10. Therefore, no being is worthy of worship
    This leads to the ultimate in self serving interest of the preacher, while we feel>/I> we are sacrificing for others, the faith is solely self serving and widens divisions from reality.
    You may delete this if it is offensive to your other readers. I understand. But we alone hold the power to our enlightenment and morality through autonomy. The churches have gotten people to do things they would never do on their own. Parroting the preachers is not the real you, which is only found through unbelief.

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    1. If we have a chance to look carefully, nothing in religious belief has the intended result. We are rushed into things here in the west, and before we can even think for ourselves our spiritual journey is laid out and decided to a few predetermined choices. In the end we find it is a way to control and disempower people to petty eternal disagreement. Of course I have complete respect for your path and decisions, but in my own experience the things I said and did were not me, but I relinquished my own thoughts to authority. As with many of my followers here, a world a beautiful possibilities opened up after “deconvering”. When I lost faith the entire spectrum of love and acceptance opened up before me. The divisive nature of religion was gone in a day. I wasn’t at odds with anyone. I became politically disinterested in two wrong philosophies, and my heart went out to people I stood in judgement of before.
      In life we are typically given two wrong choices, the final being belief or atheism. These too, are wrong choices. My journey has taken me to a place in between those two wrongs to finding personal spirituality and peace. Very nice to chat with you. I might drop you a link to an older post if that’s ok.

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  49. Thank you for this post. I cannot say how many times I have felt like I was under spiritual attack. It’s often, and it always seems to be when I am trying to get closer to God. The enemy then parades my sins (many), my failures (most of my entire adult life) and my lack of family as proof that I am a loser in the eyes of God. I may be a loser in the eyes of the world, but not in the eyes of God and it has taken me many years to begin to understand that. I still have a long ways to go, unfortunately.

    Your ministry is wonderful. God bless!

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    1. Hey John, thank you so much sharing your heart. You are definitely NOT a loser 🙂 I appreciate you and your kindness. Hugs and love xox

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  50. I just began blogging on November 1st, and I was so grateful to read this timely article. You may not remember those beginning days when getting 10 followers was “success.” LOL
    May God continue to bless you (+) and your outreach and ministry as you love others by encouraging them to grow with Christ-centered thoughts and reflections.

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    1. Thank you so much Rodney. You’re kind to say that 🙂 10 followers is a big deal!! 🤗👍🏼 Hugs and love xox

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