Do you struggle with fear, anxiety, and worry? I used too! Until I learned how to fight with the Word of God! Let me give you a testimony. Since I was a small child, I used to be plagued with anxiety and night terrors, (waking up from a deep sleep in complete terror). They were so bad, they contributed to me becoming a teenage alcoholic. That is how I got to sleep at night by passing out from drinking. When I got sober at the age of 21, they seemed to have gone away. Then around the age of 24, I started waking up in complete terror and panic. It was like I was a child all over again, completely frozen in fear. Then after having a series of bad nights. I went to the Lord in desperation. He said: “Dennis, You need to use your sword!” I said: “HOW?” When those attacks happen, I want you to quote:
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
At first, The battle would take a long time and it was hard to get back to sleep, then I learned, the more it happened and the more I used the sword of the Lord. The attacks started shortening in length. They started to happen less and less! Then after a month or two, they went away. If one did happen to start and I felt it coming on. I immediately drew my sword (quoting Isaiah 41:10) and it stopped it right in its tracks. I have not had an attack of anxiety or night terrors in 33 years ever since the Lord showed me this truth.
At first, I when started speaking this verse out, the devil would see me and hear me quote this verse and laugh at me. Then he would attack all the harder. All I had, in the beginning, was a spiritual penknife and not much faith. It took forever to win the battle, about an hour or so. But as I advanced in faith, my penknife became a bowie knife and then a full-on Roman sword and now it is the “Spirit of the Lord”. Every time the devil would attack, I would resist him with the Word, and he would flee after each battle. (James 5:7) Now, when the devil attacks and I pull out the Sword of the Lord. Now, the demons run in a panic attack and not me. Like I said; “I do not even get panic attacks anymore.”
In Summary:
- If you are not a born-again Christian, I suggest becoming on!
- Have faith (taking God at his word) not fear (taking the devil at his word).
- Find a scripture, that you can stand on as your battle sword and learn to use it. Say (speak out loud) what God says (scriptures) not what the devil says! (fears, circumstances and constantly rehearsing your problem to all who would listen)
- Be patient: (it takes time to learn to fight and win a battle. God wants you to grow in faith and strength, He will not wave a magic wand and fight for you. Also, remember at first, the devil will laugh and not take you very seriously!)
- Take Courage and DO NOT EVER QUIT! You are guaranteed the victory! (It will get worse before it gets better! The devil is betting on you will relent the fight. It is always the darkest before the dawn) But stay strong and praise God while you fight that the victory is near. For a two month battle, I have been free for over 33 years and I never had to take anxiety meds or antidepressants. Living free is so much better.
This is a condensed version for a devotional but I pray it will bless you and maybe give you the courage to fight back. Also if you are struggling. Seek spiritual help from your Pastor and church. This is my testimony, my experience, strength, and hope, and it is not meant to be medical advice but spiritual guidance. If you need help or want to become a Christian, please reply to this newsletter and I love to chat with you.
I also have a spiritual tool; my book titled: Whose voice do you listen too? The Battle of David and Goliath. It goes into much deep detail than this devotional. It is at Amazon Book for $4.15.
God bless
Dennis Stauffer Jr
