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Four proven tips to help you overcome an attack from the enemy.
In my opinion, spiritual attacks just aren’t talked about enough in Christian circles. I could go on and on about how it’s not talked about at all…but I’ll save that for another day.
I’m really excited to share with you how to overcome a spiritual attack, but first I want to give some general examples of what a spiritual attack might look like.
One important thing to remember is that the enemy HATES when you are growing closer to the Lord, so don’t be surprised if that’s when these attacks take place.
How to Recognize a Spiritual Attack
- You experience a sudden increase in trials–personal or relational
- You have many losses that seemingly come out of nowhere. (Think of Job 1-2)
- Physical danger (Think of Daniel in the lion’s den)
- Illness–explained and unexplained
- Increased temptation or luring toward sin (Think of Jesus in the wilderness Matthew 4:1-11)
- Feelings of despair or depression
- Suddenly fearful
- Feeling isolated from Christian friends or spouse
- Experiencing deep confusion, condemnation, & guilt
- You have a dulled spiritual awareness
What to do when Experiencing a Spiritual Attack
Recently, my husband and I have been going through a prayer training class called Deep Tree. I can’t wait to tell you more about it!
Essentially, it has been a boot camp for our prayer lives. Going through this class has been so great—BUT–we have been experiencing a lot of spiritual attacks as we strengthen our relationship with God.
Pastor Donny Howell (Deep Tree Executive Leader) has been an awesome mentor on this journey and has graciously agreed to let me share his four super-practical steps to take when you are experiencing a spiritual attack.
He sent these steps to the group via text at just the exact right moment, and let me tell you–they have been a game-changer for me as I draw closer to the Lord.
Pastor Donny did want me to mention that these are just the initial steps for believers who are walking obediently with the Lord. The attack may require more–but that is when you would want to reach out to a spiritual pastor or leader.
Four Steps to Overcoming a Spiritual Attack
STEP 1-
Text 4-5 people and ask them to pray for you because you are under a spiritual attack. Keep it just that simple–you are not required to give any detail.
Everything within you will NOT want to do this because the enemy wants you to feel isolated and alone.
DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!
Step through the fog of the attack and ask for prayer. This is a major step towards victory!
STEP 2-
Put on worship music.
I love the UPPERROOM Youtube channel or check out this Christian music playlist as well.
STEP 3-
Grab your Bible and begin reading. Consider reading out loud if you are able. I always recommend reading from the Psalms during an attack, but go where the Spirit leads you.
STEP 4-
Continue to read and worship until you feel the attack has subsided.
If you continue to feel attacked, seek advice or council from your church pastor or spiritual mentor
Pastor Donny doesn’t want to leave anyone in the dark, so if you are without a spiritual leader in your life–email: help.themodernmary@gmail.com –to be put in touch with Pastor Donny himself.
I know you will experience freedom from attack as you implement these steps in your life. For me, the enemy often causes confusion and dulls my spiritual senses, so having these super practical tips handy has made my plan fool-proof.
One thing I will say is that you are better safe than sorry. In other words, if there is any question in your mind that you might be under attack–go ahead and follow the steps–it can’t hurt anything.
Remember, if you need spiritual direction or guidance, please contact me (help.themodernmary@gmail.com) and I will put you in contact with Pastor Donny.
What steps do you take when you are under spiritual attack?
Leave a comment and let me know.
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Thank you for this! The timing is perfect.
Lord Jesus,I ask you to help end the attacks against me by a demonic influential spirit & its manipulation of a person that it’s trying to get them to do malicious things against me. Thank you,amen.
I am experiencing demonic spiritual attack again me as a Prayer Warrior. Therefore, I am just drawing closer to the Lord, and crying out for the Victory through these attacks. I m praising God through my trials say and night. I was reading your post it encourage me. Please keep me in your prayers. If you would like to contact me please through my email. My email is adamscharlene1962@gmail.com. You post is a blessing to me.
Evangelist, Charlene,
I am experiencing demonic spiritual attack again me as a Prayer Warrior. Therefore, I am just drawing closer to the Lord, and crying out for the Victory through these attacks. I m praising God through my trials say and night. I was reading your post it encourage me. Please keep me in your prayers. If you would like to contact me please through my email. My email is adamscharlene1962@gmail.com. You post is a blessing to me.
Evangelist, Charlene,
Hi my name is Angel, and I feel like iv been under a spiritual attack for about one and a half years now. Shortly after I’ve become open to my spiritual practice, everything went nuts in my life. I mean everything! I havmt had many moments of bliss since. Can I please get as many praters as I possibly can, everyone?!? I’d feel so blessed! Thank you
My name is Ophelia Mensah,Please help me in prayers because i have be attacked spiritually for six months with unknown sickness, i ve done everything i could but to no avail please help me
Thanks so much for this post, I’ve been doing three of these steps whenever am under spiritual attack. I always download praise and worship songs which I sometimes play all night till morning because it makes me feel safe and protected. What am going to add now is telling few friends to help me pray. Am really happy for this post. Thanks so much for helping some of us to overcome spiritual attacks, I really appreciate it. Please also put me in prayer. Thanks once again.
Hello I have been under attack since I was younger almost a hair to death neck sliced then charged with murder amazing testimony seeing the hand of God through it all as I trusted him I see his hand move I heard his voice in prison in the middle of the night when I felt lost afraid unbeleaving what was happening middle of the night a voice loud clear but comforting!
I was trying to get out on bail on a murder charge
Pleading with God lord your the ultimate witness
Short story I punched a man once he fell then died
My life was over he was on drugs found out later out front of my home trying to bring my fiancé in a cab,
But back to the voice he spoke”No man can take what I have given and No man can stop what I have called!
I was released 4 years of hell but lord had his way when everything came against me.
I been under constant attack please keep me in prayers I have a calling on my life I’m a target my children have seen demons and have been attacked but the lord is in charge the enemy is mad..
Because great things are in the way keep me in prayer me and my family
Whoever sees this pray for me I’ve been under a spiritual attack for weeks. They’re not stopping and I need help!
I am under spiritual attack and have been for a decade or longer. Please pray for me. I need help Father God , Jesus. And the holy spirit I need help in Jesus Name I pray Amen 🙏 Amen 🙏 Amen 🙏
Hello my name is Silas Im in spiritual attack always that enemy working in me sickness legs pain,confusion,it’s just too much going on please pray for me.thank you,God bless you
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