Faith over Fear - Wanda Moreno
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against the ruler of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
Hope Contributor: Wanda Moreno
God is giving you, your strength back
The pain was so intense; I was crawled up in the fetal position. It literally felt like I was being ripped apart. I cried out loud, LORD, what is this? Heal me! As I tossed and turned, over, and over again. I was literally alone, in despair, afraid, gripped by fear and anxiety. My husband had begun working the night shift. There was no one but me in the house. Alone and afraid, the anxiety and fear gripped me like a vice.
Spiritual warfare
The lucid dreams became more intense as I prayed for deliverance and protection. It felt like a tug of war! My mind was being bombarded. the thoughts raced over me like flashing lights. I saw ugly things, ugly people, and ugly creatures. I could not move, But, I could pray!!!!
With every accusation, past, present and future that told me I was not good enough, the lord would have reminded me of scriptures I had tucked away in my heart. I battled, my faith would spring forth only to be torn down again and again. In a quiet and timid voice, I quoted 2 Timothy 1:7. NKJ, - For God hath not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and of a sound mind. I continued repeating it over and over and over again. I knew what was happening, I was under attack!
Ephesians 6:12 reminds us,
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against the ruler of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
In the book club we are reading, Praying, the breath of life, by Pamela R. and O. Wayne Brewer, the Author notes a reference under; The principle of spiritual struggle, The Adversary. The question is posed, what is your adversary? Not who, but what is your adversary?
Is it fear, lust, unforgiveness, doubt, depression, jealousy, inferiority, shame or anxiety? (P189)
Sister Millie explained the different categories, all of these were brought to our attention during our healing service.
During my struggle, I heard a loud voice in my head that said GET UP! GET UP NOW!! Anoint your doors with oil and plead the blood of Jesus as you make a cross on each exit and entrance door in your home. Quickly I got up and obeyed. I prayed, pacing, back and forth, praying back and forth, praising, back and forth. I texted my children, (my watch said 3:00 AM Friday the 13th.) they responded and obeyed.
I snuggled back into my bed, and again there it was this uneasy feeling of hovering over me. Loudly I said in the name of Jesus, you will stop harassing me in his mighty name. But God! I said Holy Spirit come and minister to me in the mighty name of Jesus. Immediately! The hovering stopped! The pain left my body, the grip was broken, I knew I was safe, secure, and surrounded by angels, the Holy Spirit, and his peace. Philippians 4:7 NIV, And the peace of God, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
The Healing Service
I knew I had to get to the healing service at Gracie’s house. I had received two postcards from my sisters in Christ that somehow sensed something was wrong with me. They encouraged me and strengthened my faith and confidence. I was still feeling some resistance to participating. But God! He sent a praying warrior from our book club to minister to me and encouraged me with her testimony. Lashawnda. When we arrived the air was saturated with his presence already. Everyone can feel it. The women prayed over me, there was healing, deliverance, and restoration there for me, for us, for all present and those on our prayer list.
Revelations; during my affliction, God revealed to me,
The power of prayer, why it is so important to pray for one another.
His strength is perfect! And exactly what we need, when we need it.
Fasting is important because it weakens the flesh and focuses us on him, to strengthen our faith and give us direction and guidance.
There is a purpose in his Healing power. YOU are never the same when he touches you with his mighty healing power. Find your purpose in his healing.
The power of the blood- what does the blood do? Wash, cleanse, purify, heal, guide, and protect us from evil, harm, sickness and blesses us to help us do his work.
The power of Unity in prayer, Matthew 18:20 INV – for where two or more gather in my name there am I with them. (Thank you, Gracie, Millie, and Nereida for allowing the Lord to use you as his vessels.)
2 Timothy 3:1 warns us- But understand this, that in the last days, difficult times will come.
As we learn to adjust our lives to the current events in our world, let’s not lose sight, that GOD is still in control.
In conclusion, what I learned, in this encounter is that growing up spiritually is very hard work. We must be like clay. When we add water (the word) to the clay we become pliable and moldable. We become usable. We develop faith, confidence, and boldness in his strength and might. The intimacy we experience in his presence is life-changing, we are never the same nor should we be.
God has use of you! don’t give up now!
John 14;6 Jesus said to him I am the way and the truth and the life. People are being destroyed for a lack of knowledge. Hosea 4;6. Our Millennials are being introduced to new age doctrine, which confuses them into believing that there are many paths and ways to god. They are watching us. If we don’t walk in our truth and model for them our walk with God, we are in danger of losing them to false doctrine.
Finally, my fellow Christian sister, The Yolk is broken, there is freedom in healing from fear and anxiety. Don’t give up now! I He has a blessing for you, believe that! Faith is being fully persuaded of what God says!!!!
GOD IS GIVING YOU YOUR STRENGTH BACK!
Your sister in Christ,
Wanda Moreno.