Spiritual Attack

The reason why I decided to blog this incident was because of the conversation I had with Gwyn just earlier tonight. I guess God is trying to tell me to re-evaluate where my life is heading, and the mistakes that I know I'm making. As Christians, our ultimate destination is to reach heaven, where we will live eternally. Now that I'm reflecting on my current actions, I just pray that I will not be hindered by obstacles, for what I truly want is God's love.

Although this incident happened two nights ago, it isn't the first time where it has happened to me. I was sleeping, but I knew I was sleeping, because suddenly my body just locked up and I couldn't open my eyes. My heart started racing, and I wanted to get out of that locked position but I just couldn't move. I was scared, and I felt a dark presence around me.

Like I said, this happened to me more than once. I recalled when I was young, something similar occured . And since I wasn't exactly a believer, I quickly ran to my mother's bed, and I couldn't sleep properly at all, fearing that it would happen to me again. Lo and behold, it did... many times even when I became a believer in Christ. But each time this took place, my faith grew stronger and stronger in Him.

Remember that I was in a locked up, paralyzed state of mind and body. And with the dark air so near me, I started to be afraid. I think it's okay to get scared, but the moment I called out to Jesus Christ, I prayed for Him to help me, to get me up again, and not to let the devil touch me. I felt a gradual sense of release, and I could move. I wasn't as scared as I used to be, because I believe that Christ will never forsake me, that He will always be there when I need Him. This is the power in believing in Christ. While you may be scared stiff for a moment or two, calling out the Lord's name just diminishes the fear of other things.

Gwyn told me that one will experience spiritual attacks when (1) one is at their weakest, or when (2) one is striving to get closer to God, and (3) the spiritual leaders. Tonight's talk with her gave me an understanding of why I was being attacked. This happened to her before, and I'm sure it did too, to many Christians everywhere. So if you're a Christian reading this particular blog, please pray for Christians all around to be victorious by studying and acting on God's word. Pray that we will reject temptation, and pray for us to be ready for any spiritual attacks by arming ourselves with His word.