Signs of Spiritual Attacks

Scripture: You have seen the plots my foes have laid against me. You have heard the vile names they have called me, and all they say about me and their whispered plans. See how they laugh and sing with glee, preparing my doom. Lamentations 3:60-63

Observation: The author is noting for God the actions of his personal enemies. He discussed his prior imprisonment from which he was saved, but these are the more secret actions of those opposed to him. They secretly plot. They call him names. They talk about him in whispers with plans of how they will destroy him. They take outward pleasure in the very thought that they will cause his doom.

Application: It was two years ago that I was in my darkest place. At the time, I struggled mightily with doubt ... never doubt about the Lord, but about myself, my life. Yes, the Lord showed me correction during that time. However, the Lord also comforted with insights that what was occurring was not entirely worldly. The attack on me was incited spiritually. I had a right to be angry about it. And I was seen by God even when isolated.

There is a kind of attack where people have open conflict ... we have seen that very often lately. However, there is a kind of spiritual attack that involves groups in secret. They create plots. They light - and then stoke - the hate of their target. They start lies by whispering among themselves. They find glee in the idea of destroying a person's life. This is exactly what happened to me.

I am absolutely not the person I was two years ago. I have a different direction of my life, and my new direction is so much more aligned to the Lord's plans. I am happy for the course correction - both professionally and within my heart - I received from God. Today, I am thankful of the reminder that all of this was in fact a spiritual attack, and that my Lord absolutely delivered me. My Lord ... my father ... is a faithful, merciful, and loving God.

Prayer: Abba, I thank you for your love. It is a love so great that it corrects me when I need it, but sustains me at all times. Your love never fails. Please, this day and for all my days to come, take my hand and lead me. I have no desire to figure out my life for myself anymore, ever. May I only be your servant, where you would have me, doing what you desire. Amen.