More attacks in the last two years

[Cheryldee]

I was going to post this in the "struggle" forum, but I really just want to hear from others if they have noticed a much stronger battle lately?

For me, the last two years have been constant trials, almost back to back.

cheryl

[kristine]

I have had many "trials" in my life but I have to agree with you. These past two years have been very difficult. I really feel like my family has been under spiritual attack. Life has been one crisis after another!

[mld726]

I certainly have had a good 16 months or so of back to back "trials". My DH and I have struggled with several things, but it has strengthed our relationship (married only 2 years). I do feel my faith has deepened, but sometimes I sure do wish we could catch a break.

[Anticipation]

:nod I have also noticed the same, in relationships and finances. It seems like everytime we turn around The Good Lord is testing our faith. Our church has also gone through tribulations. The interim pastor stated we should praise the Lord for what we are doing in our valley because satan keeps trying to deter us, if we weren't making a difference he (satan) wouldn't bother with us.

[Mark Armstrong]

For me, it's been the past 7 months. I've had back-to-back setbacks so extreme in nature (and so unreasonable) that they just have to be spiritual in nature.

But, I don't want to be guilty of murmuring while in the wilderness (1 Cor. 10:10), so I just praise God for each day, and for the ability to deal with what comes my way, day-by-day.

[antitox]

Well I have to admit that it's not getting any easier.

[kjlistrom]

Some days this past two or so years, I just want to hold my head in my hands and weep, but about the time I'm going to do just that God gives me some joy that over rides the bad and I make it another day, another day closer to the calling up. He is our only hope and I thank Him for that.

[ginseng]

Yes, absolutely. I pray daily, "Lord, please relent from sending calamity". I can't remember where what Bible verse is found right now. But reading this thread helps me know I'm not alone in "various trials of many kinds".

[babylonrising]

Without a doubt the last couple years have gotten worse.... It seems to get worse almost daily.
It's like a leaky faucet.... At first you get a couple drops, then several, then it's almost a slow but steady stream...........

[Dilferthecat]

Yep - one hardship after another. Especially since I've become more committed to prayer and intercession. But then I go to the Voice of the Martyrs Web site, and I'm very humbled. What other brothers and sisters are enduring with all joy puts me and my little whinings to shame. Other than Jesus, those people are my heroes! Yes, by American standards, I've got it rough. In reality, though, what I'm asked to endure are "temporary light afflictions," praise God!

[SeaDreamer]

We've been having constant trials since 1999. We've grown from them and both get less attached to this world day by day. Having said that, I'll sure be glad when this life is over and we're in heaven for all of eternity.

[Mark Armstrong]

I think how we deal with these times in our lives is a witness to others. Just this morning my boss compared me to a duck calmly and serenely riding the flood waters while horrible things churned down below.

[His Kid]

A yes for certain.

But then I have started doing a lot more teaching, etc in addition to doing a lot more to support some pro-Israel organizations so it might just be that as we get more on fire for the Lord then Satan considers us more of a threat.

Satan does not attack what does not threaten him.

The more you do the Lord's work the more the attacks are going to come. I start to worry actually when I get an attack-free stretch. Makes me think maybe I am not doing anything that threatens the enemy and slipping into complacency. :fear

[sozo'ed]

I wanted to add my voice in...not for the last 2 years, but in the last week has anyone noticed a dramatic peaking of attacks? I see and feel it all around me. Icould tell you all some stories, but you might not believe them! Anyway, myself and several Christians around me are having some unusual things--just out of the ordinary--happening to them.
Anyone out there that's noticed this, this week in particular?

[MedicDave]

Yes. As seen in some of my wailing posts in "Struggles" and elsewhere the attacks have become vicious. I was saved right when this "attack increase" phenomenon kicked in I think, so I really don't know what it's like to be in a period of time bereft of attacks other than the intensity has increased dramatically.

[SeaDreamer]

Anyway, myself and several Christians around me are having some unusual things--just out of the ordinary--happening to them.
Anyone out there that's noticed this, this week in particular?

Yes, most definitely. Bizarre things this week. We went to the beach last weekend and several very strange things happened: I wasn't strapped in properly when we went parasailing :freaked, I got caught in a riptide, injured several times by strong waves (I'm covered in bruises), and finally on the last day we got into a nest of stingy jellyfish.

We figured a shark attack was next on the agenda so we headed home!

I very much felt targeted over that 48 hours but, as usual, God had the situation under control. :):

[sozo'ed]

Yes, most definitely. Bizarre things this week. We went to the beach last weekend and several very strange things happened: I wasn't strapped in properly when we went parasailing :freaked, I got caught in a riptide, injured several times by strong waves (I'm covered in bruises), and finally on the last day we got into a nest of stingy jellyfish.

We figured a shark attack was next on the agenda so we headed home!

I very much felt targeted over that 48 hours but, as usual, God had the situation under control. :):
Wow! :hug I'm really glad you are okay! That sounds severe! Thank the Lord that He is our shield and high tower against the enemy that wants to destroy us!

[SeaDreamer]

Thank the Lord that He is our shield and high tower against the enemy that wants to destroy us!

Exactly! :thumb