I am usually NOT attuned to it. In fact, I've become adept at IGNORING you-know-who and his minions (as in "you don't exist"). That is the best tactic for resistance, imo: IGNORE. But it's all around this morning. It's coming at me hard. During a search for a video from Sensus Fidelium, THIS came up: Of course we've got plenty of trouble all around. But for this, and other, to come at me like a tidal wave is ... a friendly warning to others here that if it's on me to this extent just now, say extra prayers for you and yours. I didn't want to mention this for not wanting to trouble others, but figured maybe I should.
A moment after posting this: I swivel in my office chair to stand up and walk out of the room. Just as I'm preparing to stand up my smartphone, lying face-up on the desk, suddenly is lit up ... as though I'd pressed the button to activate it. I didn't touch it. When I do get "activity," it's usually via electronics or gadgets.
And I've returned to share a precursor to this: I awoke around 2:30 this morning. A strange question popped into my mind: Does Satan desire affection? I'm moving deeper into devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and realizing what else I need to surrender up to Him. And that I've been giving affection to others which should go to Him. So I've just woken up and there's an immediate question: Does Satan desire affection? He was the highest of Archangels. He wanted to replace God. God wants our love, so ... possibly. I pondered that question awhile. Then "replied" Well I don't care if he does! Now back to my work day. And IGNORING.
Two days ago I could feel attacks so strong in this house. My husband and I have never yelled at each other in our 11 years of marriage, but things very strangely spun out of control and we both just about lost our minds...I felt so overwhelmed and confused, and as my husband angrily left the room, I prayed the St. Michael prayer. No sooner had I finished, than my husband came right back, calmed down, and we were able to make up. Within hours of finding out Russia would be consecrated to the Immaculate Heart, I became very sick. Now all 3 of my kids are sick too. I've been majorly struggling with depression...weepy and unmotivated. I have to lie on the ground under the crucifix and get just enough of what I need to carry on. Things feel very heavy right now and I know Satan is pulling out all the stops to discourage us from prayer, fasting, and hope... We must press on and offer everything up to fight him. I will be praying for you. Please pray for me too.
There is no doubt that all sorts of spiritual static in the air right now is jamming our signals so to speak. I am as a rule a happy person. I wake up happy usually. For the past several days I am just grumpy. Best word for it. Grumpy. Everything seems to want to irritate me. I am fighting back with little prayers of accepting the Cross and offering it but its hard. There is no doubt that things are stirred up in the spiritual realm. DS is right. We must invoke St Michael and our angels for all our loved ones and for ourselves.
An hour after my last post, a small ball of light shot past my desk. It had suddenly appeared to my right, streaked past in a straight line, then disappeared from my range of vision. I pretended not to notice, kept working. It is common for me, during times like these: Little balls of light, roughly the size of ping-pong balls. In 1991, I was startled by one which appeared so abruptly and shot past (at knee level) so quickly, as though it was going to literally hit me. My knees buckled; elevator doors had just opened and I nearly FELL in. So yes, it's bad when I ("ignoring!") get this. And it's physical (sight or pressure). More prayers overall.
It would seem that JoeJerk is filled with pride. If people consider him a go-to for what they desire (think of his tempting Jesus in the desert), he will pull out the stops to seduce them. I suppose it is the same with affection. He desires us to limit our affection to the earthly realm, to take our eyes off of the Lord and off the saints, especially Our Lady! I'm not sure he desires affection, but he certainly wants our subservience. Prayers for you!
My experience the past week is very similar. Lots of negativity, confusion, and a sense of oppression in my household. I don’t doubt for a second the source and fact that my wife and I have been very focused on conversion/salvation of family. I believe God is working on that because he is allowing his light to shine on the dirt and past that needs to be cleaned. It’s a painful but necessary process- to see the past sins/dirt.
Ignoring and also invoking St Michael. Excellent strategy. It does sound a bit preternatural. I am sure "something" is not pleased with your deepening love for the Sacred Heart.
I am with all of you on this. So much tension and aggravation around us. It’s so weird. I’ve also awakened about 4 in the morning, with a sense of evil around me. I think the evil one is desperate. Yesterday a framed print in my son’s room fell on a table, and for the life of me, I can’t understood how it flew to the other side of the room. Even my dog was startled. I did the sign of the Cross and asked for Jesus to get rid of whatever evil was lingering. I know our prayers and act’s of courage to defend our Catholic religion is getting to him. We must continue with our Rosary. It’s paying off. Believe me. I’ve had a crazy month, my husband at hospital with an hip replacement, etc., but some great things are happening too. So, don’t lose hope.
Yes, much more peace, and thanks be to God I think everyone will be well enough to attend the Consecration of Russia with our bishop! Thanks to all for your prayers!
yep had another instance yesterday of random dirty looks and glares ..Unfortunately I reacted ...two young men became very aggressive when I asked them what there problem was and they actually laughed and behaved like hyenas ...weird behaviour for sure... thankfully I didnt have to resort to lifting my hands my growl was enough to frighten them off... the minions are restless for sure..
