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Spiritual warfare


"Like it or not, you are at war. No matter who you are- whether or not you know it- you have a mortal enemy who wants to destroy you, not just in this life, but in the next.

No matter where you live on this planet- whether or not you can see it - you live on a hotly contested battlefield, and you can't escape the conflict. It's a spiritual war with crucial consequences in your everyday life. And the outcome of that war will determine your eternal destiny.

The first rule of any type of warfare is to your know your enemy. How can you fight an adversary you can't identify? Worse yet, how you can avoid being a casualty in a battle going on all around you if you don't even recognize that you're in danger? Your adversary is the devil, with his army of demons. Your battle with him rages not only all around you, but also within you, a fierce conflict for control of your mind, your heart, and your ultimate destiny.

The world may scoff and tell you there is no devil and no battle. But the world has been blinded to these realities by the enemy himself. Its skepticism is part of his stealth strategy: Those who deny his existence are an easy prey. "

- Manual for Spiritual Warfare by Paul Thigpen
Prescription for Protection
Here are some tools to help you in this battle: 1. Read the bible and apply the truth of God's word. Attend church regularly. Memorize scripture, meditate on it, and recite in your mind to replace negative thoughts. Declare the truth of God's promises over your life daily. The truth of God's word is a WEAPON. 2. Pray continually (see video for more about prayer). Jesus is our friend and we can talk with Him anytime in our minds or in a formal prayer. The Lord's Prayer ("Our Father...") is very powerful. Praying for Mother Mary's intercession is also very powerful for PROTECTION from evil. Praying for the intercession of the saints and your guardian angel is also powerful for protection from evil. Reach out for prayer support from other Christians that have a heart for helping/caring about others. (PS- We are here for you! Let us know how we can be praying for you. Also, Matthew West and his father have a prayer ministry that offers a community of Christians praying for one another: https://popwe.org/) Prayer is a weapon. 3. Especially when under heightened attack, wear a Miraculous Medal and/or obtain some blessed oil or holy water for daily use.
4. Read Book: Manual for Spiritual Warfare by Paul Thigpen & apply! (Direct application of scripture about putting on the full armor of God).
5. Read Book: The Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer
6. Read Book: The Screwtape Letters: by CS Lewis
7. Keep Christian radio playing in your home/environment to change the atmosphere. Remember: Praise is a weapon (Gregorian chant is also powerful). And/Or keep sermons playing/the truth of God's word playing in your home. Here is an example of a free YouTube video to play on repeat.
9. We fight from a place of VICTORY! Listen to "See a Victory" by Elevation Worship. Remember that you are a CHAMPION! Listen to "We are the Champions" by Queen to remind yourself of the mindset we should have in this battle. We are OVERCOMERS because Jesus overcame death itself and already won the battle. Listen to "Overcomer" by Mandisa.
10. Join a small group to have fellowship/support of other Christians. Soldiers for Faith offers free call-in bible studies as well as free virtual worship concerts: https://soldiersforfaith.com/
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" **Matthew 5:8**...
Seek to purify your heart so that sin does not create an "open door" for the enemy. Also make sure to close any "open doors" to evil that you may have unintentionally opened by means of the occult, etc. Remember that Jesus has the ultimate power and authority over darkness.



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