Month: January 2025

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My Personal Account of Overcoming Spiritual Battles

Life has an uncanny ability to throw unexpected challenges our way, pushing us to our limits and testing the strength of our spirit and faith. In the face of these trials, one individual emerged as a symbol of resilience and an embodiment of the human spirit’s capacity to overcome. That person is me. And this is my story. I faced a lot of spiritual battles but found a Godly path towards healing while battling the dark clutches of depression in the process. Oh yes, depression is real!

The Spiritual Struggles:

Yes, I faced a bit of physical challenges too, but it wasn’t the physical battles that weighed heavily on my shoulders. Within the depths of my being, a spiritual turmoil raged, casting shadows upon my soul. Everything seemed to be at a standstill. Stagnation, delay, and backwardness became my companions. People mocked me. They looked down on me and saw me as a failure. 

But they overlooked the fact that God is the author of everyone’s life’s chapter. He could and would change the course of your life just as He did mine. Back then, I would spend the day indoors and just venture outside at night. You might be curious as to why I did this. The fact that I would have bushy hair, worn-out shoes, and faded clothing was awful for me. I lacked the funds to buy a new set of clothes or even take care of basic needs. My clothes were all shabby, faded, and outdated. Everyone would pitch in whenever we needed to make minor repairs in the house, except for me. I was just a mere addition to the family—nothing to contribute.

I wouldn’t call myself worthless, either, since I wasn’t. Although I was trying, nothing seemed to be going the way I had planned or for me. My younger siblings treated me poorly. I endured a lot of pain and happiness. Tears are welling up in my eyes even as I write this. I’m not sure if they are tears of joy or sadness. But despite my successful turnaround, I still recall all the hardships, humiliations, embarrassments, rejections, dejections, challenges, and sorrows. 

The combination of physical and spiritual challenges formed a perfect storm that almost pushed me to hopelessness, depression, and despair.

The Abyss of Depression:

In the darkest hours, when the weight of the challenges seemed insurmountable, I found myself teetering on the edge of an abyss called depression. The despair that shrouded my existence threatened to consume me entirely. The journey through depression is a harrowing one, leaving me feeling lost and isolated.

The Path to Healing:

I embarked on a quest to reclaim my life and rightful possessions and to rebuild my spirit. l embraced spiritual practices that resonated with my soul, beliefs, and religion. I consulted with servants of God. And learned the secrets to effective prayers. Now, I no longer pray for more than 7 days to get directions and instructions on any issue I seek the face of God upon.  

The Turning Point:

However, in the depths of despair, a glimmer of hope emerged. As I started the intense prayer sessions based on the “secret formula” I introduced, I encountered a divine visitation. A revelation; a dream. Simple, concise, and straightforward.

When I woke up, I knew that my journey on the path of healing and restoration had begun. This was the beginning of my transformative journey, one that would take me from the depths of darkness to the light of self-discovery. My turning point. And the one I’m using this medium to share with the world right now.

The Triumph of Resilience:

My scary nightmares stopped and I gradually noticed a rise above the difficulties and struggles that had formerly threatened to overwhelm me. After recognizing that my challenges and obstacles did not define or destroy me but rather acted as catalysts for my development and transformation, I began to turn from fear to faith. Making it possible for me to tell my story to the world today.

Conclusion:

My story is a testimony to the strength of the human spirit and the existence of the Holy Trinity. Through spiritual battles, I faced the depths of despair, emerging on the other side with newfound hope, resilience, and stronger faith.

Nevertheless, my journey serves as an inspiration to others facing trials too, reminding them that even in the face of adversities and immense challenges, healing, restoration, and transformation are possible. It is a story that emphasizes the importance of seeking help, embracing vulnerability, and nurturing the indomitable spirit that resides within us all.

Furthermore, let me leave you with this– do everything in your power to make your relatives happy, especially if they are struggling financially and seem to be withdrawn and prefer to be alone most of the time. They could be dealing with depression without anyone knowing it. This is a fact based on experience. In such circumstances, suicidal thoughts are also inevitable. People are ‘built’ differently; meaning that not everyone can tolerate or withstand pressure, pain, and difficulties. So, this is a sign you should always keep in mind. 

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The Combination of all these gave me Spiritual Breakthrough

I faced a lot of spiritual obstacles while growing up. At first, I didn’t believe they were unnatural. They seemed to me to be a part of life’s struggles- the challenges, disappointments, heartaches, stagnation, delays, and even ill luck.

But as my 40th birthday approached, I realized that neither these plans—the ones I had for myself nor the ones God had for me—were mine. I, therefore, decided to become closer to some men of God in my neighborhood. Even more so, I started going to Sunday fellowship services and staying back to see the pastor for personal prayers and counseling sessions.

The teachings I learned in the Fellowship program gave me the foundation I needed to start growing spiritually. And my personal life started getting better. The outcomes, though, took time to materialize. I would watch videos on spiritual topics while also reading my bible from Genesis to Revelation. Then, in an effort to get results faster, I started combining all of these strategies, and guess what? It worked for me!

I was advised by my preacher to take cognizance of the dreams I had. That spiritual advancement was facilitated by dreams. In other words, dreams are a sign to look out for after your prayer sessions. My dreams were at first hazy, partial, or ambiguous. I was, however, encouraged to see it as a sign of spiritual development. And that the dreams would get clearer with time, which they did.    

And then, one night, I experienced a short, clear, and concise dream. When I opened my eyes, I realized right away that I had been visited by the Holy Spirit, and all of my problems were solved. Since then, I have noticed a positive change in all I do and, in my life, as a whole. The pastors I spoke with provided me with some prayer points, which I almost forgot to mention. I included similar prayer points that were related to my spiritual struggles as my main prayer topics.

Then, I used to stay up all night praying for myself and into the salt-infused water for my bath. For a bucket of water, I would add about one handful of salt. I would then begin singing songs of praise and adoration. The Bible contains numerous situations that happened when God is praised. The Wall of Jericho serves as one amazing illustration. By worshiping God, a high and mighty wall was brought down (Joshua 6:20). The Heavenly Hosts descend, chains are broken, and slaves are freed when you praise and worship God in spirit and truth.

Another instance is the story of Paul and Silas. Two apostles who were imprisoned in Philippi. At midnight, they prayed and sang praises unto God. And suddenly, a miracle happened (Acts 16:25-26). These examples, thus, demonstrate that God appreciates praises. So, it’s important to include praise and worship in your times alone with God if you desire prompt answers to your prayers. It’s been doing a great job for me. And I’m appreciative to God for introducing me to His servants who have imparted the art of prayer.  

My next act is to pray using Psalms, beginning with Psalm 51, the Psalm of Forgiveness. Then come 23 and 91 (these two are for God to watch over me). Then Psalms 3 and 35 for protection from evil people who reside in the realm of darkness and for spiritual combat and liberation.

The next stage is to pray to my God after reading the Psalms from the Bible.

Asking God to bless me so that I could be a benefactor to others. This is a potent prayer that I learned from my spiritual mentor. To be completely honest, I love the prayer. Asking God to let His will be done in your life is another wonderful addition to your prayer points. God wants you to have a positive impact on other people’s lives, so He answers these requests more quickly.

After praying, I would take a shower using the water that has been diluted with salt. And I would be able to get a good night’s sleep since the Angels would be keeping watch over me. This also led to the end of my terrifying nightmares.  

Now, when I look back, all I could think of to do is praise the Almighty. One of the reasons I made the decision to publish a book or start a blog on my life’s story was so that those who are facing difficulties could benefit from what I learned and from my story as well.

Because of how horrible it was, I lost my respect, dignity, position, and status in the family. In fact, my biological mom detested me. And would speak poorly of me at every chance she could find. At one time, she even threatened to lay a curse on me. Even my younger siblings received the respect I deserved from her. As a man, going to my younger sisters for support and assistance was really painful. It was even more hurtful seeing my family treat friends and neighbors with respect while disrespecting me who’s a blood relative. I was isolated. I lost my self-worth.      

But I thank God today. And with all that I know now, I would never leave Him nor worship any other god. He really does exist and He answers prayers.

From Fear To Faith: How Trusting In God Changed My Life Story

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Spiritual Implications of Praise and Worship

Expressing Gratitude: One way to thank God for His generosity, mercy, and love is to sing praises and songs of worship. It is a means to express gratitude to God for His provision in our lives and to acknowledge his blessings.

Getting Closer to God: Singing songs of adoration and praise could also assist us in getting closer to God and sensing His presence. It is a means of developing a closer relationship with God, showing Him our love and devotion, and receiving His love and grace in return.

Boosting Faith: Singing songs of adoration and praise could boost and bolster our faith. It encourages us to put our faith in God even in trying circumstances by serving as a reminder of His constancy, His promises, and His power.

Encouraging Submission: Also, singing praises and songs of worship could assist us in developing humility and submission to God. It reminds us that we are completely reliant on God and that only He is deserving of our adoration and gratitude.

Creating Unity: Praise and worship songs could help believers come together. It is a means of uniting people in a shared display of love and devotion to God as well as creating a sense of community and fellowship with other Christians.

Overall, singing songs of praise and worship could have a profound effect on our spiritual lives, assisting us in expressing thankfulness, getting closer to God, strengthening our faith, developing humility, and fostering unity among Christians. It is a potent approach to get in touch with God and feel His love and presence in our lives.