General Discussion So many oppression when I started writing

[sowmya]

There are so many challenges when I started writing that my health has got affected very much, even some of the relationship has been removed. I am facing spiritual attacks of the devil. My heart and mind was filled with negative thoughts and felt don't deserve to write it. The past reminder of the things happened with me. Does someone experienced something like that?

 

[Lynae Fisher]

Spiritual attacks when you are trying to write something for God? No surprise. anytime you stand up to fight against the darkness, the enemy will not be pleased. But take heart, greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.

 

[dLLmor]

There are so many challenges when I started writing that my health has got affected very much, even some of the relationship has been removed. I am facing spiritual attacks of the devil. My heart and mind was filled with negative thoughts and felt don't deserve to write it. The past reminder of the things happened with me. Does someone experienced something like that?

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Welcome to the site.
Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your hearts cry.
Please feel comforted that in Christ you are part of the largest family in the world!

Exposing hurtful truth will cause a reaction in others even before a devil influences them. But I am able to tell a story in another voice, especially in allegory form.

Someone else's story is theirs to share, or not. I can share my story as if I heard it from a friend, because I did. I heard it from my inner, hurt self.
Carry on. And Bblest!

 

[Whendancer64]

Sowmya, our enemy walks about seeking whom he may devour! Everyone that is called to do work that exalts the Name of Jesus while glorifying our Father is Heaven will always be targeted. But, greater is the Holy Spirit that is in us than that arrogant angel that has been kicked out of Heaven! Every day, Satan will either try to distract or destroy us. He's been at it for over 2,000 years so oppressing the beloved, elect of the Most High GOD is something that will always be at the top of the list. What I have found to be most helpful is to sing praise and worship songs more. When we open our mouths to express our heartfelt gratitude and love to our Father, the enemy and his demons hate it! This is why it is called the sacrifice of praise: because it comes from a heart that is experiencing pain and sorrow but instead of bitterness we pour our joy and love. Stand strong, praise more, and remember that you are seated at the right hand of GOD with the King of all Kings! The enemy cannot touch you there, Sowmya! He dare not! Amen?

 

[lynnmosher]

Lynae, thank you so much for posting Russ' song. It's been one of my favorites for years but haven't listened to it a quite awhile.

 

[Mouse5]

There are so many challenges when I started writing that my health has got affected very much, even some of the relationship has been removed. I am facing spiritual attacks of the devil. My heart and mind was filled with negative thoughts and felt don't deserve to write it. The past reminder of the things happened with me. Does someone experienced something like that?

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I have experienced it greatly through the years. Not necessarily concerning my writing, but in many other aspects of my life. The spiritual attacks were the hardest to deal with, especially since many people around me didn't believe I was under spiritual attack.

When this happens to me, I turn to what the Bible says in Ephesians 6:12: "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realm."
The rest of that passage goes on to talk about putting on the armor of God. What that means for me is to dig deep into the word, put on praise and worship music, and center myself around my Lord and Savior.

My mind always turns to this verse when my thoughts are full of negativity, 2 Corinthians 10:5: "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." Not always easy to grab onto one's thoughts and turn them to Christ, but it is well worth the struggle.

I also adopted a power verse. Philippians 4:12-13: "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all things through him who gives me strength." That last sentence is what I cling to daily.

Take heart. Whatever struggles you find yourself dealing with, as long as you keep your eyes on the Lord, He will give you the strength and ability to move through them.

Blessings to you.