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Jonas Senior Member
since 2000-03-03
Posts 796Oregon 
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This is an event that happened to me, several times. I apologize for the mediocre writing, but experiences like this are difficult to describe poetically. Get Thee Behind Me I awoke in the night unable to move Something was there invading Invisible weight pressing on my chest And fear returned chilling me to the bone as I realized the attack had begun I prayed that night Interceding and asking for revival My list was long so many in need of His light I was tired, but I prayed And when it was done I felt His peace surpassing all understanding But the enemy he was not so kind My prayers angered him and I was to pay the price My room was dark Blacker than it should have been as if an immense shadow enveloped everything Even the bright glow of the streetlight outside seemed to dim I struggled briefly thinking I could gain victory with mere human abilities And then I heard or rather felt, His voice "Call My Name", He said I cried out to Jesus asking for His strength Remembering His promises and binding the evil that invaded my home At the mention of His holy name the invisible weight grasping me unmercifully disappeared And the shadows dissolved leaving me sweating and gasping for breath but finally able to move I continued praying first, for His help and then thanking Him for delivering me once again © 5/14/00 Gary Pence |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dear Gary; This is chilling but not unheard of. Padre Pio had many such experiences.Jesus will always be your peace and comfort. Well written despite your protest otherwise. Ellie 02 |
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Jonas Senior Member
since 2000-03-03
Posts 796Oregon |
Thanks ellie, I have spoken to others that have had similiar experiences so it was good to learn that I was not crazy. This was my first experience with spiritual warfare. |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Gary, You did a great job describing the spiritual battle. I have had a similiar battle myself. Isn't is amazing, Satan can not win when we call out to Jesus, scares him to death!! You, my friend, are blessed with a work from the Lord, such a work that you had to battle ole satan, the wisper of our Lord saying to you, "Call out to me", as you did, he had to scoot!!! WELCOME,WELCOME Blessings, marcy |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Jonas, The spiritual battles which we go through are more real than most realize. It is such outward experiences as your which really brings that truth to light- but whether seen or unseen the battle rages within and for us all-- the important thing is that we get & stay on the right side--"f God be for us, Who can be against us?"(Rom 8:31)< !signature--> "GOD GIVES- but man must open his hand." (German Proverb) [This message has been edited by deleeme (edited 05-15-2000).] |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Jonas you did more than a fantastic job explaining what happened here! I could feel the anxiety which had my heart pumping. This is scarey for sure, and many have experienced things such as this. Even the devil knows Jesus and trembles. I'm glad you called out HIS name. He was certainly with you! My husband has had something very simular happen to him. He was pinned down in the bed and couldn't move. That scared me. It was funny one night he got up and I asked him what he was doing, and he said he "saw" smoke, didn't smell it, but saw it. He wasn't sleep walking either. That freaked me out also. Keep in the walk and faith and prayer! It seems the closer we get to God, or especially when we just start to know Jesus, that's when Satan tries his hardest. God's protecting arm is always around you! |
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Snb4everm Junior Member
since 2000-05-15
Posts 38 |
Great poem! I love to hear anything and everything about our great Lor above. It is such a comfort to know that He is always here...no mater what. No matter how big or how small the problem is, Jesus is always here to help us out! |
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Jonas Senior Member
since 2000-03-03
Posts 796Oregon |
Thank you my friends. All of you are becoming such an inspiration for me  Just being here is so uplifting! |
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Wow Jonas - How well you have written about a terrifying experience. I find it amazing that all we need do is call His name and ol' satan is....gone. This is great. Bonnie |
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Jonas Senior Member
since 2000-03-03
Posts 796Oregon |
Thank you Bonnie! |
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Kavika Junior Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 35Wyoming |
Oh dear, have I been in the same terror myself. I do not think an appology was needed though about your writing. It was written perfectly and got the story out great. God bless you for remembering who can help you in your time of need. Your title reminds me of a joke, but seeing as how this is a serious poem about a serious subject, I will not post the poem in here! God bless you! Grandma Amy ``Some have learnt many Tricks of sly Evasion, Instead of Truth they use Equivocation, And eke it out with mental Reservation, Which is to good Men an Abomination. '' - Benjamin Franklin |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Jonas, Thank you for sharing your story of deliverence for the evil that abounds in this world. Jesus is not a lucky rabbits foot, but an ever present help in need if we have a right relationship with HIM. I did no find your writing mediocre, but a narrative of an actual event! May GOD bless and keep! Dennis :^) |
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Jonas Senior Member
since 2000-03-03
Posts 796Oregon |
Thank you Kavika! Dennis, You are so right...He is not a lucky rabbit's foot, but "a very present help in a time of trouble"... Thank you both for reading |
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