Spiritual Warfare

This topic came up on the Neighborhood forum recently.It has never been my desire to be a proactive force in exorcisms as such. We have all heard of the cases that seem to get sensationalized by movies or media. Demonic infestation which results in partial or whole possession by Satan's forces has been a subject that I would just as soon leave in the hands of the church's specialists who are called to action--and must go to war over the soul of a helpless victim. Once Satan gains control-the only hope a person has is experienced outside experts.

I have always depended heavily on my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit for guidance in my life and in my work. Recent events however, have made me keenly aware of just how insideous and deceitful this evil force can be.

I have been involved with projects and ministries where it is in Satan's best interest that I fail and simply go away. I know this--because I have become aware of how he uses people and events to influence my demise both physically and spiritually as a warrior of the light.

Satan is the reason people strike out against matters of life and moral good. He plants thoughts in their heads and is the inspiration behind the verbal and physical assaults they level against "GODS" will. They become willing allies to secular beliefs that result in a continual errosion of what is right and what is moral and good.

I have come to the conclussion that I was wrong in simply expecting "GOD" to end these assaults and-- that all my prayers would be successful in these satanic encounters. It is time for me to seperate the wheat from the husk in my life's work. I must recongnize the attacks for what they are and I must shine the light on this evil deceiver wherever his work is present. Those who I see as being unwittingly drawn into Satan's efforts--I must warn them of the peril and the danger that their mortal souls are in.

Although I pray for help and success as I go forth and continue my work on family values, morality, and life, i realize the danger and power that satan presents. I pray to turn all I encounter away from his tricks and influence but I realize that some may be lost in the battle. For these souls I mourn-- for those saved I rejoice.

Even Yodi trembles when we get to close to the forest where preditors hide in the shadows looking at him as a good source for an evenings meal.

I pledge that I will be vigilant in my protection of my little friend. I will also be vigilant in my pursuit of light and life in a world clouded by the storm clouds of the evil tormentor who plys his trade-- also from the shadows.

Lord Jesus Christ I pray for your guidance, I pray to the Saints, I pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary, I pray to all who hear my pleas for guidance and protection for the work ahead.