Christians only: Satan. My husband and I joined a church in Jan. We are growing. Have 5 mo old girl. about to?

Question

start looking for a house. I work from home & take care of her. At first I wanted to only work part time (which means staying in this tiny apartment or buying a 2 bedroom home). We really could use a 3 bedroom place. We prayed & decided that I would continue working full-time and we would get a 3 bedroom place. We thought it would be possible because we have a really good baby who loves playing alone. Plus, I don't always have work to do. Some days I get paid for nothing. Just Sunday I prayed and got rid of bitterness I had for years.I felt great. Monday it was as if Satan struck me over the head. I started feeling guilty about past. I worked it out w/ husband (nothing like adultery or anything, just some lines I had crossed while dating which he already knew about anyway). Now more confusion. My depression is coming back-called nurse to up MG and she asked me if I get time alone & that got me thinking "we shouldn't get a house" I'm so confused. Satan trying to mess w/me or God?

Answer 1

Child, you have a 5 month old baby that you are around 24/7. You are not being beseiged by Satan, tested by God, or any other religious issue. You are suffering a bout of POST PARTUM DEPRESSION. Go see a doctor, not a priest.

Answer 2

Sunday you got rid of bitterness which is an evil spirit and Monday in your words "satan struck you over the head." The closer you get to God the more fiery darts Satan will shoot at you. Be an overcomer. Resist Satan and he will flee. Cover your family each day in prayer so they are covered by the blood of Jesus. Bind these evil spirits in the name of Jesus as they come against you. Cleanse your apartment of all unrighteousness and do not give way to the devil or his evil spirits. Remember the battlefield is in the mind. That is where Satan comes after you. As you start remembering the past, remind the devil that you are forgiven and he needs to take your past to Jesus who forgave you. A few times of doing this and he'll flee. Read the Bible each day if for only a few minutes. Stay blessed.

Answer 3

Sorry to hear that you think this way. If you remain steafast with God it will prevent Satan from ever getting to you. God is superior over Satan and if you trust in Him you will conquer Satan. Depression is acutually something that can relate to brain chemistry and events that has happened. Console with your spouse, make any amends and if I feel you should get a house then get a house. It will be best to raise your family there. Pray for help and guidance. God bless.

Answer 4

Yes, Satan will try to persuade you to try to get you to stop believing and stop putting your trust in God. Stand fast with your convictions and continue to pray with your husband. Satan hates that! God said "where two or more are gathered in my name, there I am in the midst of them." (Matt.18:19) When I feel Satan trying to get into my life, I just rebuke him in the name of Jesus to get behind me. Satan is the maker of "doubts". I know you are not to test God, but this occurred with my hubby and I about moving and same happened to us, with a new baby, too. I have been 'warned' by others we shouldn't do this, as human 'want' can get in the way, but we put "a fleece before the Lord" and told Him we were too confused, give us a sign. We asked Him if my sis and friend who were out of town contacted us before midnight that night, though they weren't due back for a couple of days, that we would take it as a sign to go ahead and move. 11:30 that night, they knocked on our door! They, too, were christians, and said, "We believe God gave us a conviction to stop and see you!" "What's up?" So we made the move and were happy about it. And no, they knew nothing of what was bothering us. I totally believe in the power of prayer and calling on His angels, too, to come give us aid. Prayers to you all! Don't forget this scripture, too; "The Lord is on my side, I will not fear..." Ps 118:6

Answer 5

It sort of sounds like you are having some nasty mood swings. Rather than blaming them on Satan or God, maybe you should see a professional and find out if you have a touch of manic-depression? Lithium may be more useful than prayer with this problem.

Answer 6

Whether or not Satan exists is an arbitrary point. Do not let your faith distract you from getting proper treatment for depression.

CS Lewis' The Screwtape Letters illustrates beautifully how blaming Satan and demons for normal human weaknesses (and strengths) is distracting and may actually weaken someones faith.

Answer 7

anytime you have a breakthrough moment, like ridding yourself of depression, the enemy will try to come in like a lion and steal that from you.

I doubt very sincerely that the enemy like the fact that you are growing spiritually, prospering financially, or that you are witnessing your faith.

Loving the World
12-13I remind you, my dear children: Your sins are forgiven in Jesus' name. You veterans were in on the ground floor, and know the One who started all this; you newcomers have won a big victory over the Evil One.
13-14And a second reminder, dear children: You know the Father from personal experience. You veterans know the One who started it all; and you newcomers—such vitality and strength! God's word is so steady in you. Your fellowship with God enables you to gain a victory over the Evil One.

15-17Don't love the world's ways. Don't love the world's goods. Love of the world squeezes out love for the Father. Practically everything that goes on in the world—wanting your own way, wanting everything for yourself, wanting to appear important—has nothing to do with the Father. It just isolates you from him. The world and all its wanting, wanting, wanting is on the way out—but whoever does what God wants is set for eternity.

Go to your husband and tell him again you are sorry for the pain you must have caused him.

Answer 8

Don't go in that direction. There is NO "Satan". (There's no God, either.) You are beginning to experience depression. Get help for it before it progresses. See a therapist. Forget your past "crossing the line" That's just plain ridiculous. Life is meant to me lived and enjoyed. Get away from childish superstitions and enjoy life.

Answer 9

God does not mess with His own. He will chasten to correct only in love for you. It does not sound like you are being chastened. Though maybe you are not really sure what to do. Maybe you are stressing out because of it. Make sure the decisions you and your husband are doing would be pleasing to God. If bad feelings arise they could be from Satan who does "mess" with you but remember your Father is greater than all.

Answer 10

If you feel better blaming it on God or Satan then you go girl.

But cold hard reality says your having second thoughts and lingering doubts, talk about your feelings with your spouse before your lack of communication destroys your babies happiness!