Sometimes I wish He didn't trust me so much. ~Mother Teresa
Many people question, is there a such thing as spiritual warfare or spiritual battle?
My answer: Absolutely.
However, we only experience it and receive suffering with it when we are in touch with God, have a personal relationship with him and seek Him as our comfort and consolation. Don't let this steer you away from this personal relationship with God, because he will be with you through it and be your strength as you suffer...plus, all the suffering offered to Christ saves a great many souls, that we do not realize we have saved until we one day make it to heaven.
The devil has been attacking me repeatedly with the same attack for a really long time now. Even before I became Catholic, I struggled with these thoughts and feelings I have been having...that are completely inexplicable. It is kind of like my heart has been taken and twisted and turned in every which way that makes living absolutely awful torture, but I know that God is doing something with it and that gives me hope, and courage to keep fighting. Now, this does not mean I am perfectly content and okay all the time. I still lose hope. I still feel discouraged. However, I do know that this is a cross Christ has given me to bear. He is with me in all my suffering and when I call upon his name He is right there. He is always right there waiting for us to run into his open arms and feel his presence. So, when the going gets tough- don't be discouraged. Hope in the life that is to come and say a prayer. My favorite prayer in fighting this battle has been to St. Michael.
St. Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do Thou O Prince of the Heavenly Host cast into hell satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin and destruction of souls. amen.
Another way to fight a spiritual battle is to pray a novena and implore the help of a saint to fight this battle. Their intercession will help you as well. Remember that as you are calling on the Lord the devil will attack even more fiercely and will try even harder to get you to fall away from Christ and instead of accepting it all as a cross you must bear he will try to convince you of the lies he is feeding you and will continue to try harder and harder. It is your duty to spend time in prayer and to get to know and recognize the Lord's voice over the devil and push satan aside rather than Christ.
In conclusion, prayer is crucial in your life. No matter how much or how little, you need prayer. Don't lose hope and remember that this is only a small part of eternity that we are on this earth, so rather hope in the life to come. Lastly, trust Jesus always.
Keep praying!
God bless!
In Jesus&Mary,
amber
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