#demonic attacks

which causes people to "feel" haunted, and can give people audiovisual hallucinations

and lots of other factors, this article here is just an example:

https://www.nbcnews.com/healthmain/see-ghosts-there-may-be-medical-reason-1C9926902

The other day, as I had previously mentioned, the LORD showed my feet in a dream hanging off my bed and said “anoint your feet” 👣 — not shortly after, your girl almost fell down the stairs AGAIN and honestly it felt like someone caught me. I’m glad I listened to the LORD and did E X A C T L Y as he instructed. I could not believe how I didn’t fall because I knew I should have and those stairs are made from steel. I would have been seriously wounded and embarrassed 🙈 Now I’m kinda clumsy 😅😅😅 BUT this time, I promise you, I knew it was not me 😂

Throughout history, the concept of battling unseen forces has captured the minds of countless individuals. Whether portrayed in literature, films, or religious texts, the struggle against demonic entities remains a topic of fascination and fear. For many, the phrase fighting demonic attacks represents a deeply personal battle — one that intertwines spiritual, emotional, and psychological realms. This article explores the nature of demonic attacks, their signs, and the steps one can take to combat them effectively. 

Understanding Demonic Attacks 

A demonic attack refers to an experience where individuals feel oppressed, manipulated, or attacked by malevolent spiritual forces. Such encounters are often described as sudden, overwhelming, and unexplainable by conventional means. While skeptics attribute these experiences to psychological conditions or stress, those who believe in spiritual warfare see it as evidence of an unseen battle between good and evil. 

Demonic attacks often manifest in various ways: 

1. Spiritual Oppression: A sense of heaviness or despair without an apparent cause. 

2. Unexplained Fear or Anxiety: Sudden, intense fear or dread, particularly in situations where one feels spiritually vulnerable. 

3. Sleep Disturbances: Sleep paralysis, nightmares, or a feeling of being watched during the night. 

4. Negative Thoughts or Temptations: Intrusive thoughts encouraging harmful behavior or self-doubt. 

5. Physical Manifestations: Some report unexplained illnesses, injuries, or accidents coinciding with spiritual distress. 

The Causes of Demonic Attacks 

In religious and spiritual circles, demonic attacks are often linked to various causes: 

Weak Spiritual Boundaries: A lack of prayer, meditation, or spiritual discipline can leave individuals feeling vulnerable to negative influences. 

Engagement with Occult Practices: Activities like séances, tarot readings, or witchcraft are sometimes believed to invite malevolent forces. 

Unresolved Emotional Trauma: Deep wounds or unresolved anger may act as entry points for oppressive energies. 

Spiritual Growth: Ironically, demonic attacks may occur during periods of spiritual growth, as adversarial forces attempt to hinder progress. 

Fighting Demonic Attacks: Steps to Protect and Overcome 

Fighting demonic attacks requires a multifaceted approach, combining spiritual practices, emotional resilience, and community support. Here are some essential strategies: 

1. Strengthen Your Spiritual Foundation 

Engage in regular practices that nourish the soul. Prayer, meditation, and reading sacred texts can provide clarity, strength, and a sense of protection. For those in Christian traditions, scriptures such as Ephesians 6:10-18 emphasize putting on the "armor of God" to withstand spiritual battles. 

2. Seek Divine Assistance 

Call upon the higher power you believe in for guidance and protection. In Christianity, invoking the name of Jesus Christ is often seen as a powerful tool in repelling demonic forces. Other traditions may use chants, mantras, or protective symbols. 

3. Surround Yourself with Positive Energy 

Keep your environment filled with uplifting influences. Listening to inspirational music, practicing gratitude, and fostering relationships with supportive individuals can create a shield against negativity. 

4. Identify and Close Spiritual Gateways 

Examine areas of your life where negativity may have crept in. Avoid practices, relationships, or habits that compromise your emotional or spiritual well-being. 

5. Utilize Physical and Symbolic Protections 

Many traditions advocate using protective objects like crosses, amulets, or holy water to safeguard against spiritual harm. These items act as tangible reminders of faith and protection. 

6. Seek Support from Spiritual Leaders 

Sometimes, fighting demonic attacks requires external assistance. Seek guidance from pastors, priests, or spiritual mentors experienced in spiritual warfare. Many religious communities offer rituals, prayers, or blessings designed to counteract spiritual oppression. 

7. Foster Emotional Resilience 

Address underlying fears, doubts, or emotional wounds that may leave you vulnerable. Therapy, journaling, or support groups can be invaluable in this process.

The Role of Faith and Perseverance 

The journey of fighting demonic attacks is not merely about resisting external forces; it is also a path of personal growth. Faith, whether rooted in religious belief or personal conviction, plays a crucial role. Believing in one’s ability to overcome adversity is a powerful tool in any battle, spiritual or otherwise. 

For many, the process of fighting demonic attacks leads to a stronger connection with their spirituality and a deeper understanding of their purpose. It transforms fear into courage, despair into hope, and vulnerability into strength. 

Conclusion 

Partners parents deny anything other than God and angels and Satan. They don't believe in demons. They say it's Satan going through people, not "ghosts."

And his mother experiences attacks. She has been shoved, scratched, etc. But is in denial. She said me trying to smoke cleanse is Devil worship.

I have no Christian or religious trauma. My parents never had me go to church, nor was the Bible forced on me.

It was my partner's ex who opened the door with a ouija board. The ex is married now and has 0 contact with my partner, nor does he want contact with her. The board is gone. It was thrown away.

Not them snooping, you can hear when people walk upstairs. It just randomly opened and we checked their room, they were asleep.

The room we stay in is the only door that fully latches well and locks.

No children. We are the children. Lol.

 Now where was I... alright.  So the Monday evening after the monitor incident when my sister returned home from work, I decided it was time for a conversation.  After she got in and showered and was having her tea, I told her we needed to talk and asked her to get her phone.  She immediately started to panic.. I relaxed her and told her to calm down we just needed to chat and so we did.  I think she delayed saying anything because she thought I wouldn't believe her and at the same time she’s asking me why I didn’t say anything... my response.. I told you if there was something bothering you to talk to me on multiple occasions.  Any way, we had a good long chat and decided to fight this attack together and that we have been doing.  We have been having devotions and praying together every night and saying the warfare prayer every morning and night for two weeks, in addition to reading it during the day when we felt like we were under attack.  We haven’t slept much in the past few weeks, with the exception of perhaps last night where we both got some sleep.  When she slept, i was awake for most of the night in a spiritual battle and vice versa, and the same was true for her. At other times, we both didn’t sleep and were battling with the help of the Holy Spirit no doubt.  We armored ourselves in prayer every single day and night and rebuked Satan and his demons.. it felt like there was a different thing every night.  We are still facing attacks, but we don’t cower, we will not be discouraged!  We stand and battle, putting on the whole armor of God.  God doesn’t leave you to stand on your own when you are in a battle my dear Christian, He prepares you and helps you every step of the way.  No weapon formed against me shall prosper, none.  The promises of God are sprinkled through the Bible... go read the book of Psalms, Isaiah 54: 14-17, Romans 8:28, Hebrews 4:14-16, just to name a few.

Anyway, the following night the Tuesday night was a night I will never forget that last Tuesday in July!!  We went to bed, prayed, covered ourselves with the blood of Jesus and prepared for bed and battle, at some point during the night, somewhere close to 1am, the Holy Spirit woke me to pray and so I did!  Before going to bed, my sister said we should get up at midnight to pray, but I told her, the Holy Spirit would rouse us and so we did as normal and played down.  Any way, when I was roused to pray, I figured she was still asleep and decided not to wake her and pray I did.  I called out the name of the enemies (the tenants) in my prayer and put them before the Lord that much I remember.. and earnestly prayed to the Lord my God.  Just as I was ending my prayer, my sister woke up and begun to pray and I laid there singing the praises of my heavenly Father.. As I noticed my sister like she was about to kneel, I heard a loud groan coming from the floor beneath me.  An eerie sound, loud enough to rouse me... the Holy Spirit had me up in fight mode, I sprang up on my knees in the bed as if I had pounced on the person’s chest and began to scream out at the top of my lungs “GET OUT!! GET OUT!! I rebuke you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ!! The blood of Jesus is against you and your bloodline...” that much I remember. And I was going off at the top of my lungs for how long I don’t know and my sister started in with me.  She did not hear what I heard, she said she felt an evil energy stirring beneath her when she was on the floor! And we went on.  I was on fire, she was on fire and we were completely washed in sweat.  I cannot remember much of anything that I said, but I know this didn’t happen in and of myself and I give all credit to the Heavenly Father, the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit that He sent to in dwell His people.

He promised me victory and the victory has been won and He gets all the glory and the honor.  My sister looked at the time and said it was about 1:30.  We laid back down and then just as we began to settle down she yelled out and we were engaged in another spiritual battle.  She said she something like a dark cloud on the roof and it was as if he wrote the name “Lucifer” and then sulphur. I laughed and said, he’s calling for help.  There is no help for the wicked.  Psalm 34:15-16 (NIV) “The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are attentive to their cry; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth.”  You can also read 1 Peter 3:12 which repeats those verses almost verbatim.

The battle is not over yet, we are still under attack from the Adversary, but we are standing on the promises of God and claiming His victory and are joyous.  There are various attacks... to us, it is loud popping sounds in my fan or the television.  Yesterday I heard the fridge make a loud popping sound and I simply said out loud “I’m ready for the fight!”  We wondered if it was simply an electrical surge, but the lights didn’t flicker.  I know as a child of God I will always be under some form of attack, but know this, I am not discouraged and I am not giving up!  Jesus knows what we are going through... if you look at Matthew 4:1-11(NIV), you will read where Jesus was tempted by the devil after fasting for 40 days and 40 nights and He rebuked the devil.  And then if you read Hebrews 4:15(NIV) which says “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are -- yet He did not sin.”

I can only encourage you to stand firm and stay with God if you are currently serving Him.  The body of Christ is under attack right now in every way, shape and form, even more than ever.  But I want to encourage you to stay with God, because what He has in store for you is far better than anything the world has to offer.  It can get real tough and discouragement and fear will come flying at you from every angle, but you aren’t alone in the battle.  You may feel like you are, but you are not.  The Lord has equipped you with everything you need to get through and be victorious in your battle!  If you aren’t serving the Lord and you have been feeling that tug in your heart, that the Lord is calling you.. then I would suggest you listen to that voice, listen to that call.  He loves you and His is calling you to Him.  The battles we face are minor in comparison to the joys and blessings that He has in store for us.

I for one, am going no where.. like I said, the Lord gave the enemy permission to test me.  And the size of this attack is simply a testament to the size of the blessing that is coming!! Amen!! So right now, I am anxiously waiting to see what the Lord is going to do, what He will bring about.  Because all this that is taking place is simply pushing me into my destiny and closer to the Lord, my God, my Savior and my Redeemer.  I am a young woman serving Christ and there is no where else I would rather be than in the arms of my Savior.  He is my rock, my fortress, my refuge, my strength.  And I thank Him for He is working all things together for my good and surely my enemies will know that the Lord my God has done all this!  Amen.