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If you suspect you're under spiritual attack, the Lord will fight for you. To invoke the Lord's power and guard against evil forces, simply express your devotion to Him and remain consistent with your faith-based practices. We'll arm you with knowledge about what spiritual attacks are and how to use prayer to protect yourself. We'll also share prayers to aid in your fight. Read on to step into God's light and come out victorious.
Steps
Protecting Yourself Against Spiritual Attack
- Create a “war room” as a sacred space to pray and defend yourself. Choose a quiet space that's free of clutter or distractions. Make sure that its only purpose is to focus on the Lord and call out to Him. Whenever you feel weakened or in doubt, enter this "war room" or "prayer closet." It will allow you to shut out to the world and connect with God.[7]
- Think carefully about the design of your war room. For example, will pictures and framed quotes help your spiritual practice, or will they distract you?
- Create a sacred space that's comfortable and serene. You might lay down a rug to protect your knees while you pray.
- Even though it's called a war room, it's perfectly acceptable to make it a sanctuary, as well. When your mind is at ease, it will be able to focus on prayer.
- Commit to daily prayer to build your spiritual strength. Set a reliable schedule that always makes time for the Lord. Carve out a special moment of the day that's dedicated to Him. When you make routine prayer a priority that you won't fall behind on, then Satan will see that you are devoted to God.[8]
- If you make prayer a daily practice, you'll outsmart evil forces because you'll always guard yourself against them.
- Choose a time in the day where you're most energized and able to concentrate on prayer—this might be in the morning or in the evening.
- Wear the “armor of God” to protect yourself with divine might. The "armor of God" is a set of spiritual gifts that the Lord provides to faithful followers. These forms of protection help you resist Satan. To put on the armor of God, reflect on Ephesians 6:10-18. Then, express thankfulness for the strength your Creator can grant you. Praise these defenses that He offers:[9]
- The Belt of Truth
- The Breastplate of Righteousness
- The Gospel of Peace
- The Shield of Faith
- The Helmet of Salvation
- The Sword of the Spirit
- Seek support from believers so they can aid you in your battle. Reach out to church leaders, friends, and loved ones who all celebrate Christ and His holy powers. Share your struggles and ask for their guidance. Discuss the glory of God and pray together. When you unite as followers of the Lord, you stand a strong chance of combating evil forces.[10]
- As allies, your combined faith makes it difficult for Satan to influence any of you.
- Pray a Novena with followers to fight against demonic activity.[11]
- Schedule regular prayer sessions to build your spiritual strength together.
- Fast to reject earthly pleasures and strengthen your prayers. Announce to your Creator what you will abstain from. When you show self-discipline and turn away from the "longings of the flesh", like rich and indulgent food, you'll show you only hunger for the Lord's guidance. Your devotion to God will be a powerful defense against the Devil.[12]
- When you choose to fast, you can go on a "spiritual fast" from activities that steer your focus away from prayer. For example, give up social media for a month.
- Admit to temptations and sins so the Lord can free your soul. If earthly pleasures, such as alcohol, distract you and fail to satisfy your soul, tell the Lord this. Confess your sins and prove you'll hide nothing from the Lord. [13] Ask to repent so you'll be in God's light and radiate His divine power. Satan will see you won't live in the shadows and won't be able to spiritually attack you.[14]
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References
- ↑ https://www.truthforlife.org/resources/series/spiritual-warfare/
- ↑ https://justdisciple.com/christian-prayer-help/
- ↑ https://lighthouse.org.sg/weekly-devotionals-21-february-2022/
- ↑ https://christianstt.com/prayer-use-me-lord/
- ↑ https://connectusfund.org/9-powerful-prayers-for-faith-and-trust-in-god
- ↑ https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/a-prayer-to-guard-you-against-spiritual-warfare.html
- ↑ http://www.bestillandwrite.com/how-to-war-room-prayer-closet/
- ↑ https://www.kinglove.org/the-role-of-prayer-in-spiritual-warfare/
- ↑ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%206%3A10-18
- ↑ https://reachrightstudios.com/keep-focus-spiritual-battle/
- ↑ https://www.praymorenovenas.com/novena-for-spiritual-warfare
- ↑ https://becomingtheoilandwine.com/2019/04/30/feed-the-spirit-starve-the-flesh/
- ↑ https://rcg.org/youth/biblestudy/0006-pleasures.html
- ↑ https://www.pearorchard.org/notes-from-the-orchard-church-blog/2020/7/12/spiritual-warfare-when-satan-tempts-you-that-there-is-sin-left-undone
- ↑ https://spiritualdirection.com/2022/04/20/25-secrets-of-spiritual-struggle-2
- ↑ https://harvest.org/know-god-article/how-to-stand-strong-through-the-devils-attacks/
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