The Reality of the Spiritual Ream
In this continuation of my deliverance journey, I share how fasting, prayer, and revelation opened my eyes to the reality of spiritual warfare — and how I began to fight back with faith, patience and persistence.
Introduction
Deliverance is more than just prayer, it’s an revelation to the unseen battles that shape our daily lives. As a born-again Christian, I believed I understood the power of prayer and fasting. But in this chapter of my journey, the Lord revealed a deeper truth: that most troubles, if not all, are rooted in the spiritual realm.
A New Awakening
As a believer, I already knew the importance of prayer and fasting. Yet, this season hit me differently. The Lord opened my eyes and mind to a completely new reality, a vivid awareness of the spiritual world.
I had always known about the existence of spiritual beings, but I assumed as a born-again Christian I was covered from their attacks. Little did I know that these very forces were behind many of my life’s struggles. The challenges I faced as an adult had their origin in the spiritual realm. Truly, I was perishing because I lacked knowledge.
The Start of Spiritual Battles
Following a life-changing dream in part 1, I began fasting more frequently. Every time I stopped, I would experience severe spiritual attacks. What frightened me most was how real these experiences felt.
One night, I had just laid down to sleep and suddenly felt my body being lifted and carried around the house — as though someone was holding me by my pants. I could see everything just as I had left it before sleeping: the bathroom floor still wet, the lights still on. I couldn’t move or speak.
With all my strength, I cried out the name Jesus from the depths of my being. Instantly, I woke up — my heart racing uncontrollably. From that night on, I began sleeping with the lights on. But even that didn’t stop the attacks.
Prayer Without Peace
You might be wondering, “Why didn’t he speak the Word of God?” The truth is, I did. I read the Bible regularly and prayed with Scripture. There was never a night I went to bed without praying — not just reciting the Lord’s Prayer, but real warfare prayers; not to mean that the Lord’s Prayer is not effective.
Yet, despite my efforts, the attacks persisted. Even during fasting, I would sometimes experience them in broad daylight. My life continued to spiral — financial struggles, emotional pain, and deep hopelessness.
Recognizing the True Battle
Eventually, I had to stop my continuous fasting during the cold winter months because my body could no longer handle it. But even in that pause, I gained something precious – understanding.
I realized that my battles were not rooted in depression or anxiety, as I once thought. They were spiritual. Some might label it mental health, but I knew in my heart that a wrong spirit was behind it all.
Searching for Deliverance
Determined to learn more, I began watching and studying the topic of deliverance. I knew that despite my prayers and fasting, something was still missing. I needed deeper revelation.
So, I started watching deliverance ministers online. To my surprise, I began to feel some relief. I could sleep longer, and the attacks became less frequent. Finally, I was getting rest. Yet, the emotional weight — the sadness,the loneliness, the hopelessness, and the sense of failure — still lingered.
There were days when I would break down in tears, overwhelmed by it all. Through social media, I watched people I grew up with living seemingly peaceful lives — attending gatherings such as weddings, celebrating public holidays, raising children, and enjoying the basic joys I longed for. Of course, I knew they had their challenges too, but I couldn’t help feeling left behind.
A New Phase of Warfare
Even though I had found temporary relief through deliverance content, I soon realized I was entering a new level of spiritual warfare — a deeper, more intense phase in my journey toward self-deliverance.
Closing Reflection
The spiritual battle for deliverance is not a one-time event; it’s a process. Through every attack, dream, and moment of prayer, God was leading me to understand something vital, true deliverance begins with revelation.
