What is spiritual warfare?  After living most of my life as a Christian, it wasn't until literally a few months ago that the spiritual attacks were in my face, trying to kick me down into the pit.  You know, when you feel the devil trying to disappoint you with horrible thoughts.  The lies that come into your mind to try and discourage and destroy your faith? 

My deliverance came almost 8 months ago, when I surrendered my alcohol problem to my heavenly Father out of pure desperation and God totally set me free and delivered me from so much heaviness and pain.  Now that I am not influenced by alcohol and I can think straight, plus I'm not having pity parties, I can now see the Holy Spirit moving in my life.  Of course, the devil will do anything to stop our journey  by speaking into our ears with bitterness, lies of who we are and how bad we will continue to be.  

 In spite of the attacks,  I could clearly see God in a whole new light with more faith.  I am so much more aware of God's love and mercy.  I am praying more and can actually hear the spirit of God speaking to my heart and directing my path.  

So, why would we be spiritually attacked?  First, when you surrender to God your entire life and allow Him to be in charge, the devil will do all he can to discourage you.  But, Guess what? When you surrender, God then will use you for greater things, because you have decided to trust Him with your life and you want to share how much God has done for you.  That is exactly what I've been experiencing recently.

That is why I'm writing my story. I want to encourage you if you are going through the same thing now.  I've been a mostly healthy person my entire life. I started having pain in my back, for no known reason, about 3 months ago and found out it was Sciatica nerve pain that is truly painful day and night. The funny thing is, I know it is an attack on me because of what I'm doing for God so I laugh at the devil and pray for healing.  We had some attacks from a neighbor recently also.  That is finished but it was bad when it happened. 

The irony of it all, is now I have so much faith that I have never had before so when a spiritual attack begins, I know what it is and I shake it off immediately and tell the devil to get out!  In Jesus name, we do have authority over the enemy.  When you know that, and you take action against the enemy spiritually, things will never be the same!  God is faithful.  If you are being called by God to walk a new journey, obey Him and take one step of faith at a time. He will guide you so when you do experience spiritual warfare, you will not allow it to stumble you or get you off track.  Praise God and know that He has you!