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tim57 04/04/2017

Being a follower of Christ. I am a true believer that we are often effected by spiritual war fare. It isn't anything you see in the physical realm. But it is as real as the physical. Some don't belive. It's there. And the last few days I have been in it. And still fighting it tonight to a certain extent. The only way to stand against it is to get in prayer and let your faith and hope fight it. It is hard sometimes. Makes you want to give up. Espcially when the world itself offers nothing in the way of comfort in this area. You have to go to God for leadership and guidance.

Satin knows the area we struggle in and often attacks that area to bring you down. One of the ways to battle him for me is to bring it to light. For me it's worrying about if there is a future without my late wife Linda in it. Will I be blessed with another special one to love and rebuild a new life with. The dating scene out here is completley rediculous. It's why I had given up on dating when we met. She had also. The other is how much longer can I do this work. I work with children who have been abused and neglected. And although I have been blessed with the ability to help them work thru major outbursts, there is always the possibility they can become extremely violent and attack others. After 29 years of doing this the stress level has never let up because of the nature of the work. But I feel this calling to somehow stay involved with working with kids who struggle in some area of their life. But this area has the potential for uinjuries and I have seen several staff over the years injured and out of work. So Satin realizes these worries I battle with. And I am always in prayer to stay strong. And it's a spiritual war fare.

I guess I am publically acknowledging this to bring light upon these anxieties and for prayers from other Christians to move thru this. It is the best way to fight agaisnt this war fare. Because Satin wishes it to be in secret. He knows there is strength in numbers, espcially with Christians. And soon as others know what he is up to he looses his grip on us.

I know to some this may sound like, Tim has gone over the deep end. But I haven't. It is the way I have faught this my whole life. You have to bring Satin's behaviors into the light to expose him for what he tries to do. And like a cock roach, he runs for darkness soon as the light is turned on. Spiritual war fare is real folks. And it's a battle taking place everyday.

Thanks for your prayers in advance.

Peace to all, Tim

Joely 04/04/2017

Tim, yes satan is real! He loves to cause grief, anxiety, problems and any havoc that he can cause. Having other Christians to pray for us, in our time of need, is a good thing. The more prayers going up for us; the better we can cope. Hang in there! You certainly have friends here to lift you up. Blessings, Joely

Hopeful44 04/04/2017

Hang in There Tim...I will be praying for you...

onebrokenheart 04/04/2017

Tim, just as you have prayed / praying for me, I in return have / do pray for you. You will be victorious my friend. Don't doubt it ever. Just know that God will bring your better good to you in his time, in his way. The storms are passing, the sunlight coming, we are prepared to accept the gifts God brings us. (((HUG)))

Veronica77 04/04/2017

I spend time in prayer everyday and pray for the widow/widowers as a group. Sometimes I have to remind myself the Lord has already won the battle on the cross. The devil can do his best but he has already lost the battle. (((Hugs)))

Msbklyn 04/04/2017

Tim: The work you do is so necesssary and good, so yes you are right, you are in a battle. Seeds of doubt can grow and lead us into trouble. I find that challenges bring me closer to the Lord and I believe he allows things to happen in our lives so it can be to HIS glory. Prayer and drawing closer to HIM is our only answer. God Bless. Praying for you

AfterMom 04/04/2017

Tim, your post is the truth, you are not off the deep end at all. Honestly, I have never experienced so much spiritual warfare, as I have since my husband passed. It has been intense, and back-to-back. Some of our dear missionary friends (married couple) could not believe how many things hit me, and kept on hitting through the first year and a half, after my husband passed. You are right, we DO need to bring our weaknesses to the light for prayer. and declare the blood of Christ against satan: Rev 12: "10.................... the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. 11 *And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony*, and they did not love their lives to the death."
There is spiritual warfare against us, as we walk in faith without our spouse. and we find a spiritual safety in saying things here, to others who understand. I have done a lot of confessing here. and I will pray for you.
The Lord showed me the importance of fasting in prayer about spiritual warfare, way back before my husband got saved. It has proven to be very "effectual" in spiritual war. The only thing which has been easier for me since my husband left, is fasting, and I believe God has a reason for that. It is a tool in praying for others.
It is hard to understand why the enemy even bothers with me, because I don't feel strong during these trials. but scripture tells us in 2 Corinthians 12:9 "His strength is made perfect in my weakness". and that is the Truth.
It is not Just "no matter how we feel" but is exactly Because we are weak, that Christ is glorified:
2 Corinthians 4:7.. we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.
We are clay pots and He put His treasure inside us, just so He can "show Himself strong".
The Lord is working in you Tim, as you honor Him by confessing weaknesses. Christ is glorified.
I also struggle about my future, as I see nothing. but the Lord has something in His mind.
My husband worked for a time at a home for troubled youth, so I know what you are up against there.
You will have prayer.
God Bless You.
Barb.

tim57 04/05/2017

Thank you to all. It's why we cal it the family of God not the one of God. We are all of one family even though we now see the other's face right now, we feel each spirit because we are all of one family. One day we will all be united in His kingdom for eternity. We are told to store up our treasures in Heaven. for all my life I've had it put to me in a materialistic way. But I know now that for me , my treasure is first the Lord Jesus and then all those who went before me. There is no other treasure that could mean as much.
I am still battling, but it isn't as hard. I can feel the prayer of all you guys.
Thank you again.
Peace to all, Tim

gerald222 04/06/2017

Tim another very insightful post. We are all in a battle of spiritual warfare whether people recognize it or not. You are also right that he tends to attack our vulnerabilities. I think we all tend to think(worry) about our future and whether it will be spent alone or shared with someone else special and in what shape the future will take. I remember when my wife walked into my life it was when I least expected it and I could feel his divine hand making it happen by the way it unfolded. You are right the world today is kind of crazy but I know in my heart there are many decent people out there also wrestling with their future. My alone time I work on bringing myself closer to God and the peace that comes with it. That said I need to open my heart and mind to the possibilities of a new relationship. You do have a high stress job but my friend I am so glad you are there making such a difference in those kids life. You are definitely doing Gods work. You are always in my prayers Tim. Everyone here is also in my prayers as each of us wrestle with our spiritual warfare.

Staceface 04/10/2017

You are right Tim! I lost my sweetie after several weeks of watching him battle pneumonia caused by influenza A. It was a horrible ride and just when he had finally fought the virus off and coming around the complications from the fight shut his body down. There have been the what ifs and the I should haves and the thinking my stepchildren were going to be angry...all lies....and then a major battle with my thought life. I was very involved in Celebrate Recovery before and calling my accountability partner along with honest prayer really did wonders. I will likely get involved in if again...iron sharpens iron a serving is also very healing. Thank everyone for your insight!

becki 04/12/2017

I have struggled with this also ... Even though God is my Lord and Savior one of my biggest struggles is going back to church without my husband . Satan sure doesn't want me to go back he was me to stay isolated so he can try to attack me but My King is bigger than that and can handle him when I can't. Prayer for strength to overcome our fears for all.

tim57 04/13/2017

Satin has no authority over a child of God. We are His and will protected against the gates of hell if need be. The dark one has already lost the battle, he is simply trying to take as many down with him as possible. So he uses situations like these when folks are at their weakest to take advantage and take them down. That's why when this first happened with our spouses we had two choices. One run to God or two run from Him. It's the ones who run to Him that will make it. We will make it. Hold on.
Peace to all.
Tim

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