How To Stop Spiritual Attack

I observed that when I initially started writing, I was frequently attacked at various stages of the process–especially when I was starting something new. Since then, I've researched spiritual attack and realized that there are numerous things we may do to win spiritual battles.

We'll talk about those topics on today's episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, but in case you don't have time to listen, I've included the material below.

Examples of Spiritual Attack in the Bible

In the Bible, there are four different accounts of Satan influencing or engaging with individuals. We'll go over these in greater detail on the podcast, but I've included a list of Scripture texts below for you to read on your own.

Types of Spiritual Attack

A physical attack and a mental attack are two separate forms of spiritual attacks depicted in the Bible. Here are a couple of examples of each:

• Job's health, crops, animals, and family were all attacked physically by Satan.
• Mental: When it came to Eve, Satan made sin seem appealing, causing her to doubt God's goodness and reasonableness, as well as God's commands. Satan enticed Jesus to convert the stones into bread, to throw himself from the temple's roof, and to obtain all of the world's kingdoms and glory. Satan urged Peter to be concerned about what others would think of him and to concentrate on his own safety rather than being there for Jesus.

What can we learn from people who were attacked in the Bible?

• Satan frequently assaults in the commencement of a situation. At the beginning of time, Eve was attacked. Jesus was attacked at the start of his career, and Peter was attacked at the start of a new era of mission–one in which Jesus was not physically present. We, like the people in the Bible, are frequently attacked spiritually as we begin a new ministry, a new career, a new phase of a relationship (such as married life), or a new attempt to break free from a terrible habit or sin.
• When we are vulnerable, Satan is more likely to attack. “Your opponent, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour,” says 1 Peter 5:8-9. Lions on the prowl don't go after the strongest animal in the pack. They go after the weakest person. The one who is cut off from the rest of the group. The one is at risk of being attacked. So, at different points in our lives, when we're particularly disheartened, alone, unwell, or weak in some way, we're most vulnerable to assault. This is evident throughout the Bible. When Jesus was hungry after 40 days of fasting, Satan attacked him. When Jesus was being trial, he attacked Peter, and it appeared that their ministry was going to hell.
• It's not a sign that you're a bad Christian if Satan assaults. When we're faced with temptation, we may say to ourselves, “Oh, I'm such a poor Christian,” but this isn't the case. We'll face hardships in this life, according to Jesus, and we're all sinners, according to Romans 3:23. The truth is that we will be tempted until we die, and we will succumb to temptation until we die. Yes, we must focus on our spiritual growth and victory in our areas of sin, but we must also recognize that we will not be complete until we see Jesus face to face.
• Satan frequently targets people who are steadfast in their faith. Satan is a one-trick pony when it comes to attacking people. He will attack us while we are weak, but he will also attack us when we are powerful because he wants strong people to weaken. Consider who Satan targeted in the Bible: Peter, Eve, Job, and even Jesus. Those were all persons who had a strong faith and a close relationship with God.
• As a weapon, Satan employs deception and condemnation. According to Revelations 12:10, Satan is the accuser of the brethren. He is the father of lies, according to John 8:44. As a weapon, he employs deception and denunciation. That's why it's so critical for us to rejuvenate our minds–to purge our minds of lies and condemnation!
• You may endure for a long period without feeling close to God.
• Job struggled for a long time when Satan attacked him. He got off to a good start, but soon faltered. When we are going through a trial that appears to continue forever, this frequently occurs. It may be easier to stay strong in the beginning, but as time passes, we begin to lose hope. That's when we need to continue and stay steadfast–even though it's difficult–keep going to God and His Word for support.
• You're not the only one who feels this way. Because we don't see our friends battling, we sometimes feel alone and believe we're the only ones going through challenges, temptations, and struggles. But 1 Peter 5:8-9 tells us to be firm in our faith and oppose Satan, knowing that our brotherhood (and sisters) around the world is going through the same things. So, even if we aren't aware of the suffering, it is occurring. People don't always talk about their problems, so don't feel alone if you think you're the only one.

How to Fight Spiritual Attack

Although spiritual attack can be upsetting, it can also be a valuable learning experience. We must, however, struggle if we are to progress. Based on the four examples of spiritual attack in the Bible, here are some techniques to withstand spiritual attack:

• Make use of the Bible. That is exactly what Jesus accomplished. Jesus always responded to Satan's temptations with Scripture. So, whatever area you're being assaulted in, learn some Bible passages to assist you. That way, you may strike those thoughts with Bible scriptures whenever they arise.
• Try not to be too down on yourself. It's easy to feel sorry for ourselves when things aren't going our way, but consider Job. Job stated, “After the first wave of awful things came, “Blessed be the name of the Lord, for he has given and taken away.” Job didn't have a complete understanding of the situation (it was Satan, not God, who destroyed everything), but he had the correct attitude. Even when things went wrong, he continued to trust God and adore Him.
• Don't walk out of the church. After denying Christ, I believe it would have been simple for Peter to leave the church since he felt like a failure. Job could have easily left the church since his fellow Christians were so judgmental when they tried to rescue him (Job 4-23). But here's the truth: we're all in this together. Our only option is to associate with flawed Christians and to be a flawed Christian ourselves. There is no such thing as a flawless church, but we still need it. When wild animals leave their packs, they are susceptible to assault, just as we are when we are not in regular fellowship with other believers. It's crucial to have close ties with those with whom you can discuss anything.
• Don't berate yourself or accuse yourself of being a bad Christian. According to Revelations 12:10, Satan blames the saints. So don't be too hard on yourself if you succumb to temptation. That's what we mean when we say, “Oh, I can't believe how horrible of a Christian I am for doing that.” Simply confess your sins and move on, trusting Romans 8:1 that there is no condemnation in Christ and 1 John 1:9 that if we confess our sins, He will forgive us.
• Don't take everything your buddies tell you at face value. Do you recall Job's companions? They weren't speaking to him God's words. It's wonderful to seek advice and read Christian publications, but we must always check anything we hear (including whatever I say or write) against what we've heard in the Bible to see if it's true.
• Don't run away from God. When we're dealing with sin or doubt, it's natural to want to escape God. We reason, “First I'll get myself fixed up, then I'll go to God.” That is precisely what Satan wants us to do, because it prevents us from receiving the assistance we want from God. Jesus understands what we're going through since He's been through all of the same temptations, according to Hebrews 4:15-16. He wants us to seek aid from Him.
• Refresh your mind by confronting lies with the truth. The sooner we turn to God for guidance and perspective on our problems, the better. When I go to Him immediately away when I'm sad during the day, He helps me get over it quickly–but if I wait until the end of the day, when I'm fully disheartened, it's much more difficult to get over it because my mind has been bombarded with lies all day. If you're looking for ways to renew your mind, go to the tools for renewing the mind tab at the top of this page.
• When you're in a season where you need it, spend more time with God than usual. Throughout His ministry, Jesus had numerous all-night prayer sessions with God. He probably needed the extra time with Him, in my opinion. If we're going through a particularly difficult trial or temptation, we'll need to spend more time with God than normal in order to stay near to Him and grow as Christians.
• Resist. I took a woman's self-defense class years ago. Most assailants will flee if a person fights back, according to the teacher (who also happened to be our pastor), but strangely, many people do not fight back. It's critical to fight back when we're spiritually attacked. According to James 4:7, if we resist the devil, he will flee. Even if it's much easier to go watch something on Netflix or grab a bite to eat, we must make an effort to resist.
• Follow Ephesians 6:10-20's advice. I was thinking about ideas I gained from witnessing Eve, Job, Jesus, and Peter during their spiritual attacks when I recorded this episode. However, Ephesians 6:10-20 is one of the best parts of Scripture for spiritual attack. Check out those hints for more information.

Last but not least, not all temptations and problems are caused by Satan. I cover a variety of explanations for hardships and temptations in my Bible study Rally. That said, we don't need to know the source of the conflict because the remedy is the same regardless. Seek assistance from God. That is something that we can all contribute to. You can find some helpful Bible studies in the resources below the following image, as well as on the Bible study link at the top of this blog for printable Bible studies.

How can we stop spiritual warfare?

Because we know God and that he is bigger than the devil and his schemes against us, we can come up against and battle spiritual warfare.

As previously said, the name of Jesus is extremely powerful; we witnessed devils fleeing at the sight of Jesus.

The disciples of Jesus used his name to cast out demons, and Paul did the same in the book of Acts.

“I demand you to get out of her in the name of Jesus Christ,” I turned and said to the ghost. And it was released at that exact hour.

Even today, when facing spiritual warfare, it is effective to use Jesus' name because his name has power.

In the Bible, we see Jesus cast out a demon that his followers were unable to cast out. When the disciples questioned why not, Jesus replied,

Using Jesus as an example, we can see how scripture can be used to combat the evil one in spiritual battle.

After forty days of fasting, Jesus was tempted in the desert, and scripture was his defense against Satan.

We must know scripture in order to use it against the devil and his lies. When the devil lies to us about who we are in Christ, we must remember that we are a new creature, no longer our old selves, as 2 Corinthians 5:17 says.

When we are in the midst of spiritual conflict, worship music can be very effective. It allows us to recognize both who God is and his vast power, as well as who we are in Christ. Worship music helps us focus on God rather than the world's idols.

We are always engaged in spiritual warfare, and hopefully, we will be prepared to fight back against the devil's schemes to lead us away from God. To avoid being led astray, we must be in God's word and recall Jesus' example.

How do you pray against the enemy?

I command the storm of destruction to gather upon every satanic power that is against my health IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS! I decree and declare great casualty upon witches and wizards operating in my neighborhood, the judgment of God shall torment the powers of darkness working against me both at night and in the morning, the night shall carry terror and anger against all satanic powers that are standing against me, the night shall carry terror and anger against all satanic powers that

RIGHT NOW, IN THE NAME OF JESUS, my prayers have become earthquakes and storms in the devil's camp that is against my life; the Lord shall gather his armor against powers that are against my intellectual growth; all sickness in my life, known or unknown, receives heavenly storm; all conspiracy against any part of my body receives destruction now!

I order the deep wells inside me to be freed and broken forth in the name of JESUS!

What is a good prayer for protection?

As I begin this day, I pray for Your protection. You are my safe haven, and I can always find sanctuary under Your wings. Keep me safe from harm wherever I go, and keep evil at bay. I shall look to You as my Protector, the one who battles for me every day, no matter where I am.

Your love and constancy, as well as Your goodness and mercy, surround me on a daily basis, so I will not be afraid of anything. God, I put my trust in You and thank You for Your kindness and protection.

What is Psalm 109 used for?

This psalm is one of the Imprecatory Psalms against deceitful enemy, according to the New Oxford Annotated Bible, and is titled “Prayer for rescue from enemies.” It begins with the psalmist's plea in verses 1–5, then moves on to a lengthy imprecation (verses 6–19, concluding or summarizing in verse 20). The resumed pleading in verse 21 includes appeals to Yahweh's steadfast love, specifics of the psalmist's own misery, and a prayer for revenge against the adversaries, but the lament concludes with the promise to praise (verses 30–31), which is so typical in this style of psalm. The psalmist's curse ‘extends through three generations' in verses 8–14: on the person (verse 8), the person's children (verses 9–13), and the person's parents (verse 14). Psalm 55 reflects the shift from many foes (verses 2–5) to a single individual (verses 6–19).

In verse 4, evil is provided ‘in exchange for my affection.' The curses in this chapter are in line with Proverbs 17.13, which states that “if evil is given for good, evil will not depart from their house.” Returning evil for good is also found in other Psalms, such as 41, 69, and here in 109, as portending Judas as a ‘anti-friend' character who returns evil for good or even friendship.

In contrast to the introduction of Psalm 110, when God calls a man to sit at his right hand, made eternally like the priest king Melchizedek, the end of Psalm 109 shows God at the right hand of the impoverished man.

How do you end a prayer?

When it comes to concluding a prayer, Christians might do so in a variety of ways. I investigated the most prevalent ways to conclude prayer, as well as why they are utilized and how important they are.

How can Christians put an end to their prayers? You'll probably hear an amen at the end of a Christian prayer. “All God's people said” or “In Jesus' name,” some Christians say at the end of their prayer.

Your agreement and earnestness are expressed in the prayers' finishes. You can utilize any of these eleven prayer ends.