Let Us Not Forget the Battle We are Really Fighting

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”

-Ephesians 6:12

I came across this quote recently while writing my final paper for a College English class, in which I chose to research demonic possession. This quote is truly powerful and is a significant reminder to all of us of the true battle we fight every day in our lives. We are all  in the midst of a constant battle. Earth, this place we live, is a constant battleground between the forces of God, and the forces of Satan. Each and every choice we make is a decision that turns us either towards God or away from Him. I have become exceedingly aware of these kinds of battles as I find myself fighting my conscience in difficult decisions that confuse me. But through God, all things are possible. Let us not forget the war we fight, and who we are fighting for. You have to choose who you will stand by. You cannot sit on the fence. Because eventually, that fence will come crashing down, and you with it. Evil surrounds us. Let us not be led astray by its sometimes alluring temptations. 

Many Blessings,

Mary

How Does My Faith Fit in Today's World?

Hello everyone!

Hope all of you are well, I want to reach out to those of us in the world who are of the young generation.

We are faced with a lot of pressure in today's world. What makes us who we are? How and who do we identify ourselves with? Why? Why does any of it matter? What could God possibly want from us? And how do we figure out what that is?

As a nursing student, and young adult, I am faced with these questions a lot. For awhile, I made myself believe that the only way I could have an identity was through others. Through friends, a relationship, how people thought of me.

But what I have come to realize is that my identity is through Christ. I am in a constant battle with the world. Just like all of us. We are faced everyday with the choices to follow God or turn away from Him. My identity does not lie in how people see me, but how God sees me. He knows what is best for me. And He knows exactly where I should go. If I place my trust in His plan and let go of my own ideas, my life will fall into place. All these questions that haunt me will be answered. Because through God, I am no longer blind, but able to see things beyond anything I could imagine without Him.

So for those of you out there struggling, take a minute and think about the things that you identify yourself with. And try to picture a life with God at your side rather than hidden in a corner of your mind. Let God guide you. He loves you. He loves me. And no matter what you are going through, what pressures you are under, you will prevail if you simply give God the control.

Have faith everyone, and remember the loyalty of Saint Michael. He is an amazing example of strength and power through God.

Here is a new song by one of my favorite bands that I find powerful and true about the endless Love of Christ.

Blessings,
Mary

Wow, it has been so long since I have posted on here. Thanks to everyone who has viewed the blog, we have had over 25,000 views!! That's AMAZING!

To hopefully begin a posting streak I would like to post this prayer. It is a Catholic Deliverance Prayer. Extremely effective and extremely powerful.

The Deliverance Prayers

Prayer for Inner Healing

 Lord Jesus, You came to heal our wounded and troubled hearts. I beg You to heal the torments that cause anxiety in my heart; I beg You, in a particular way, to heal all which are the cause of sin. 

I beg You to come into my life and heal me of the psychological harms that struck me in my early years and from the injuries that they caused throughout my life. Lord Jesus, You know my burdens. I lay them all on Your Good Shepherd's Heart. I beseech You -- by the merits of the great, open wound in Your heart -- to heal the small wounds that are in mine. 

Heal the pain of my  memories, so that nothing that has happened to me will cause me to remain in pain and anguish, filled with anxiety.
    Heal, O Lord, all those wounds that have been the cause of all the evil that is rooted in my life. I want to forgive all those who have offended me. Look to those inner sores that make me unable to forgive. You Who came to forgive the afflicted of heart, please, heal my own heart. 
    Heal, my Lord Jesus, those intimate wounds that cause me physical illness. I offer You my heart. Accept it, Lord, purify it, and give me the sentiments of Your Divine Heart. Help me to be meek and humble.
    Heal me, O Lord, from the pain caused by the death of my loved ones, which is oppressing me. Grant me to regain peace and joy in the knowledge that You are the Resurrection and the Life. Make me an authentic witness to Your Resurrection, Your victory over sin and death, Your living presence among us. Amen.

Prayer for Deliverance

 My Lord, You are all powerful, You are God, You are Father. We beg You through the intercession and help of the archangels Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel, for the deliverance of our brothers and sisters who are enslaved by the evil one. All saints of heaven, come to our aid.
From anxiety, sadness, and obsessions, We beg You: Free us, O Lord. 

From hatred, fornication, envy, We beg You: Free us, O Lord. 

From thoughts of jealousy, rage, and death. We beg You: Free us, O Lord. 

From every thought of suicide and abortion. We beg You: Free us, O Lord. 

From every form of sinful sexuality. We beg You: Free us, O Lord. 

From every division in our family, and every harmful friendship. We beg You: Free us, O Lord. 

From every sort of spell, malefice, witchcraft, and every form of the occult. We beg You: Free us, O Lord.

    Lord, You Who said, "I leave you peace, my peace I give you," grant that, through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, we may be liberated from every evil spell and enjoy Your peace always. In the Name of Christ, our Lord. Amen.

I pray these every night, and any time I feel something dark attached to me. 

Hopefully you all find this prayer as powerful and relieving as I do! God Bless everyone.

I will try to keep this more updated. :)

Many Blessings,

Mary