Something seems to be wrong with me spiritually.

ari.sketch · Aug 16, 2023

you are truly blessed to be a part of a church, I'm finding that out now, I'm in a foreign country (work reason) and it's been rather difficult to find a Christian community/church

I hope and pray that you do have someone at church that you can share to, someone that you can trust and is living a godly life who is willing to walk you thru your struggles.

Being open to others can seem daunting at first, but I also think that's something the enemy doesn't want us to be, the enemy would rather that we be alone and closed to one another, which is very unhealthy.

Wishing you the best, David.

splish- splash · Aug 20, 2023

Dont forget to meditate and search the scriptures everyday. Attending bible study classes will definitely help when it comes to your spiritual growth. You will eventually overcome any struggles, just as long as you continue to grow in Christ.

All Becomes New · Aug 20, 2023

No. No one who wants a relationship with Christ will be denied that relationship. So I want to start out by affirming that you have nothing to worry about regarding your eternity.

Secondly, the fact you are worried about what you have done (in the past) means you are sensitive to sin, which is the mark of a real Christian who is not a Christian in name only. I would recommend reading 1 John. Why? John not only has some of the most strong words against sin, but also shows, though Christ, some of the greatest grace our savior exemplified.

Third, It may be something based on your age. That might sound funny to you, so let me explain. I am 37 years old. It wasn't until I was in my early 30s that I started to experience exactly what you are describing, that is, deep regret for what I had done earlier in life. I still struggle with this to some degree. I recognize that I was, and am, a person in need of God's grace every day. In fact, to this day I still struggle with the assurance of salvation. It has gotten better just simply by knowing I can never do enough to earn my way to heaven. I had an experience where I fell back into a sinful habit I was so close to breaking for good. I cried on and off for 2 hours straight when I made my mistake. But I took solace in this song and I still go back to it from time to time just to remind myself, specifically, the lyric, "His wounds have paid my ransom."

OliverTree · Aug 23, 2023

Carl Emerson · Aug 26, 2023

NO....

But you need to consistently proclaim against the thoughts in Jesus name.

If you keep doing this they will subside and eventually that line of attack will cease.

If you dont understand me then PM.

I can set up a Zoom with you and sort it out.

FutureAndAHope · Aug 26, 2023

No, you are not lost. It is just the devil trying to stop you from praying by reminding you of your past. Just ignore the words, and continue praying.

Carl Emerson · Aug 27, 2023

Honestly if you have serious openings to the demonic this will not attend to the intrusion at source...

Prayer is great, but renounciation is addressing the source of the spiritual intrusion and refusing it's influence.

If you haven't been delivered from serious spiritual bondage this will likely not make sense.

FutureAndAHope · Aug 27, 2023

To me, it matters not if you speak against the devil or ignore him. Both are valid strategies that I have used in the past. I will often quote the word of God to the devil. If he reminds me of my past for example quote "If we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive", I will then ignore any further intrusion. As you said:

If you keep doing this they will subside and eventually that line of attack will cease

DavidTheGnome · Aug 27, 2023

They've decreased some, but are not down to zero yet. Their most frequent occurrences nowadays seem to be when I thank God for a meal.

Richard T · Oct 8, 2023

I read all the threads and there are some good comments. I'd relax more, maybe try to change something like more physical exercise, diet, try a new church, volunteer or help in church in a new way. It could be your just stagnating with little vision and God is allowing this to make you uncomfortable. Nothing wrong either in discussing this with your doctor. Praying and God Bless!

BobRyan · Oct 9, 2023

That is called harassment from the dark side. Read Eph 6 pray the armor of God - by claiming each part of it as you read it in that chapter. Any time some negative intrusive thought comes in follow it up by your own thought of some negative pejorative about Satan's character - followed by deliberate praise to the Son of God and what Christ has done for you. Keep doing that and the dark side will see that they are not gaining much by their tactic.

Akita Suggagaki · Oct 9, 2023

I was just reminded of this the other day:

“Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil 4:6

tturt · Oct 10, 2023

Scripture to support BobRyan's post includes "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;" (II Cor 10:5)

Also, "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." (Rom 12:2)

DavidTheGnome · Oct 13, 2023

Now, I'm having an even worse problem! The Devil pesters me to agree to bets and deals with him, to which I keep saying, "No bets! No deals!" I pray to God to banish him and all other evil spirits permanently in the name of Jesus, but he keeps coming back and bothering me again.

MForbes · Oct 13, 2023

No. Don't fret over stuff you can't control.

MForbes · Oct 13, 2023

This ain't the devil and evil spirits. Don't let folks tell you it is.

tturt · Oct 14, 2023

DavidTheGnome we have to be persistent.
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." Philippians 4:8

Researched some of God's names, titles, and attributions. Only used the online lists that included Scripture so they could be checked out.

Aussie Pete · Oct 14, 2023

No, you are under attack from Satan. Tell him where to go. Those thoughts are injected by evil spirits pretending to be you. Bind the evil spirit an command it to cease from troubling you.

com7fy8 · Oct 18, 2023

"Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you." (James 4:7)

Submit to God first, and trust Him to take care of your problems, with you doing whatever He has you do.

DavidTheGnome · Nov 11, 2023

Sometimes, I wonder if God's letting an evil spirit torment me like he did King Saul.

Something seems to be wrong with me spiritually.

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