Spiritual Warfare

[stevehut]

Can your pastor come and just 'bless' your room?

I don't understand, what's this about?

And why would it need to be a pastor, don't all Christians pray?

Kinda reminds me of a few months ago, when the Pope "elevated" one of the California missions from a "cathedral" to a "basilica". And all those statues they have, that supposedly possess spiritual power. Sounds like a bunch of hocus-pocus to me.

[stevehut]

I have also heard of a story regarding occultic type trinkets. Once they were gone, the sleep terrors disappeared.

In addition to all that was said, how about sleeping with your Bible?

Does a Bible (a physical object) have spiritual power? If so, then how is that any better or different than any other "trinket"?

[other one]

Does a Bible (a physical object) have spiritual power? If so, then how is that any better or different than any other "trinket"?

No, it does not. However the knowledge within it can put you into contact with the maker of this world which does.

[BoldlyProclaimingChrist]

Dear Hippo,

I know exactly what you're going through. Briefly, I've had demonic dreams most of my life as a result of being a practicing witch and dabbling in Satanism. Since I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord the dreams are fewer. So this is what I wanted to say....

When you have these dreams, if you're able to speak, shout His praises. Worship Him out loud. The last time this happened to me was a few months ago - there was a black cat walking the length of my bed but was not on the bed - it was right above it and I got that eerie feeling. I started saying to myself 'praise the Lord, King of Kings, Lord of Lords etc. and nothing happened. Then I said it out loud and I woke up briefly, thanked Him and went to sleep soundly. That realization of saying His name and worshipping Him out loud gave me a better understanding of 'there's power in His name'. I found that there truly IS power in His name. Demons will flee. Give it a try.

If you cannot speak while dreaming/sleeping, then please pray before you go to sleep.

[hippo's hope is HIM]

I mostly always pray before I go to bed. Thank you all for your posts, and your prayers. I haven't had an attack in a while praise God.

I do however still struggle with fear. I sing praise songs, and quote verses. And I know there is no one ot fear but God. Do any of you experience grippling fear??

[Guest DaughterOfYah]

Dear Hippo. You will be in my prayers for I know the fear that can come with this type of thing. Some things you might want to look for are any book on horoscope, any type of dreamcatcher ...stones such as quartz etc. There are many things we don't view as being 'occultic' but in essence are. I was involved in paganism and kaos magic and all things dark at one time. When I got saved my pastor and another lady came in and annointed my house with oil, prayed throughout each room, and we got rid of 5 or so big 30 gal trashbags full of tools and stones and books and things. Our God does not give us a spirit of fear, for perfect love casts out fear, so try to just rest in His Love and protection when these things happen to you. I, from time to time wake up frozen to my bed with only my eyes being able to move. If nothing else just say the Name of Jesus, it causes them to tremble for they know the awesome Power of Our Lord! GLORY!

May the Peace that passes all understanding be yours.

[hippo's hope is HIM]

Does a Bible (a physical object) have spiritual power? If so, then how is that any better or different than any other "trinket"?

The Bible itself has no power, but the Words within it sure do. Mayve sleeping with it would allow closer access to it, so that when an attack occurs I can just flip it open and read it, it can also be a conscience thing.....you know like when you are trying to memorize something, and you put it junder your pillow, and it seems to stick more.

"Can your pastor come and just 'bless' your room? "

I don't understand, what's this about?

And why would it need to be a pastor, don't all Christians pray?

Kinda reminds me of a few months ago, when the Pope "elevated" one of the California missions from a "cathedral" to a "basilica". And all those statues they have, that supposedly possess spiritual power. Sounds like a bunch of hocus-pocus to me.

Well, yes, any and all can pray. But not many Christians (at least where I am at) are familiar with the ways of Satan, how to deal with Him, and whatnot. THe Pastor, (or anyone) would bind up the spirits, annoint the house, plead the Blood of Christ over it, for protection as well as to loose anything bound to the house. And we all have that power, but sometimes, especially if you are under heavy spiritual warfare do not have the strength to pray and to kick out the spirts in the name of Jesus.

What is a bunch of hocus pocus??

[Guest Slmosqueda]

I would like to hear more about your personal experience.

[Guest joedjemal]

It is strange and it varies from time to time. It starts with a paralyzing fear, and I know that it isn't of the Lord (for fear is not of the Lord but of Satan). Sometimes I am wide awake and sometimes I am dead asleep. I try reciting Scripture, my mind goes blank, and I can't even speak. I see dark hovering shadows sometimes dark figures. It's really hard to explain without you thinking I am insane or making it up, but I'm not. In the dreams, they are worse, than when I am awake. I hear voices, and they are really oppressive type spirits. I wake up gasping for air sometimes, because I can't breathe. I don't know if this makes sense, but I am trying. They are different each time, and sometimes they are almost like premonition type things, because a couple of weeks later, that scenario happens...other times, I get just pralyzed with fear. I'm sorry if this isn't making sense...

I know that spirit. Met it in Tunisia once. You mustn't fear it. The only power it has over you is fear it uses that to make you fear more. Laugh at it. Know you're safe in light and ignore it when it offers you the world on a plate and whispers fulfillment of your desires.

It can't hurt you it isn't allowed to unless you let it in. It will go away when it see's you aren't having any of it.

[stevehut]

What is a bunch of hocus pocus??

I think it's silly to believe that holding a physical object can really bring spiritual protection. Whether it's a Bible, a rabbit's foot, or a statue of Buddha. It's no better just because it's a "Christian" obhect.

Reading a Bible, educating yourself in the ways of the Lord, is something different entirely.