How much is our struggle with Difficult People is Emotional, Physical, or Spiritual?
This is a very real question that is actually difficult to definitively answer.
In a couple of my books such as Marching Around Jericho and Spiritual Enforcer, I share very real struggles that are spiritual in nature.
Let me share a real experience that happened between Mike and I today. We were out walking our dogs near the lake. We were discussing the need for a mobile battery pack because the power went out for several hours two nights ago, during a severe lightning and thunderstorm.
I was speaking to him for several minutes about batteries and becoming frustrated and more terse in volume because he wasn’t understanding that the subject I was speaking about was batteries. I said to Mike, “Can we purchase a battery pack for your Cpap?”
He replied, “I could purchase a mobile Cpap.”
I said, “Wait, I am speaking about batteries. You are speaking about the opposite. We are talking to each other about two different things. You are hearing the opposite of what I am saying. I am hearing the opposite of what you are trying to communicate to me.
Immediately I said, “I rebuke the demon that is trying to create confusion and division between us. It must stop RIGHT NOW. In Jesus name.”
This is a real-time example of how confusion is sown in a relationship. I was becoming angry because I wanted to talk about batteries. He was off on a different topic. So frustrating. I know I shared in one of my books the story of a demon standing between us and twisting our words in the air. What I speak is twisted and received differently than my intent.
These are very issues that arise in our homes. If we aren’t aware, we ascribe these issues to a mental or emotional condition, which they can be.
As wise people of God, we must understand how wounding in people, trauma, severe drug use, sexual promiscuity, alcohol, sever physical pain, occult stuff creates an open door for oppression and intrusive thoughts. If you are not deeply connected with Jesus, you ascribe all relationship difficulties to emotional or mental health.
But life isn’t that easy to place in a box. We must prayerfully ask Jesus this question, “Jesus, what is really going on here?” We must listen.
I’ve uncovered many issues that are spiritual, first within me such as anger. I dealt with them. I can see spiritual oppression in others. Yet, also, I’m keenly sensitive and compassionate regarding the trauma people experience that opens them up to narcissism, such a family of origin issues as well as all the other mental conditions we are living with. The list is long that the devil will use to harm and steal the destiny and identity of a person.
If you want to know the truth about what is going on in a relationship, ask the Lord. Now here is the key. Once He revels to you what is happening, research it. Then ask him how to pray.
In my next post, I’ll share how I lacked understanding about my husband which cause me pain. Once I realized what was the underlying issue, peace overwhelmed my heart.
What are some of the struggles that you are facing? How can I pray for you this week? I adore you. Stay in faith. I’m finding my years of faithful praying are now really paying off.
Blessings and hugs, Lynn
Yikes, I asked AI to create an image of my example. Look what rendered…. It feels realistic.
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