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 Ignoring the Demons [message #1444] |
Tue, 13 November 2012 05:02  |
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Dragon
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When it comes to ignoring demons, or keeping them from influencing you, here is what I have learned so far. I am eager to hear what others can add to my understanding.
1. Dedicate your home and land, and keep it as holy as the Temple.
When you have a safe haven to come home to every night, it allows you to be free of their influence for a time. If you lose the Holy Ghost for awhile, it feels awful. Losing the influence of demons for awhile is just the opposite. It also helps you recognize their influence.
This could be a whole discussion on its own, because it is not an easy task. First of all, everyone who lives there must maintain that level of spiritual cleanliness. And if someone visits who brings demons in with them, the cleanliness must be restored. Furthermore, I have found things as common as ads on Facebook can bring demons into the home for certain people. Finding the ways they get in and closing those doors is a struggle.
2. Shielding
When you need to leave your home, creating a shield for yourself from negative influences can be very useful. It isn't easy, and the process might be different for each person. I believe it should be based in your true character. As a dragon, I picture in my mind folding in my wings, hiding my other dragon features, and reinforcing the scaly hide as a barrier against the influences of others. After awhile, it became second nature.
This was especially important for me, as my empathic abilities made me susceptible to other people, as well as demons. It also helps me communicate with angels, but that is another topic. Imagine attending church and feeling the emotions of everyone in the room. There are a lot of negative emotions in a typical Sacrament Meeting. It's not just the adults who project this. Children struggle with their own negative emotions, and sometimes project more strongly than the adults.
3. Casting out Demons
There is actual doctrine on how to cast demons out when they find their way into your life. Raise your arm to the square and command them in the name of Jesus Christ to depart. Confidence is a must. It does NOT require the priesthood, merely a righteous person. (Evil cannot cast out evil.) If someone is possessed, they must be willing to let the demon go, recognize how it entered, and avoid that sin in the future. It does not usually require a full exorcism, which DOES rely on the priesthood. Thankfully I have not yet encountered the kind which 'go not out except through prayer and fasting.'
As far as I can tell, that's the majority of what I know on avoiding the influences of demons. Hopefully more questions and your answers will teach me more and make my life happier.
- Dragon
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| Re: Ignoring the Demons [message #1455 is a reply to message #1444] |
Fri, 16 November 2012 11:17  |
iWitness
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Hi Dragon,
I just started a thread before reading this one.... I should have done that first...
I had depression from June '08-October '10, and I can say there were times I knew I was 'possessed'. Before that time, I was never one to have depressive or suicidal tendencies. I have always been a hyper-happygolucky-outgoing person, full of laughter, smiles, and a good time. I never knew depression was a real thing before I went through it myself. I always told people...."Ummm.....JUST BE POSITIVE!"
So I had an experience on Nov. 14th, so two days ago, that was pretty intense. More so than the experiences I had when I was depressed.
After it was cast out(I believe it was just one), I recognized how it had entered, and I repented for my weakness. Relying now on Christ, that I never make myself vulnerable to evil like that again. I guess we have this...idea of what it's like to be possessed. While it was happening, I kept thinking, "Oh, this isn't so bad, I can stop this whenever I want". Which made things excalate to the point where my tongue was bound and I couldn't ask for a blessing, which was what I knew I needed.
So now I'm just wondering if this has happened to anybody on Elliaison, or happened to anyone you know.
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| Re: Ignoring the Demons [message #2564 is a reply to message #2464] |
Tue, 11 June 2013 11:54 |
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Kaai
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Registered: December 2012
Location: Hawaii
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Jules,
I purchased Doug's book after pondering and praying over it. Interestingly, The Lord initially impressed me to stay away from the book and focus on other subjects first and foremost, specifically cetain scriptures and John Pontius's books. The Lord then permitted me to order the book with the caveat that I am only to read when I am impressed by the spirit, so it has become a work in progress and I am only half way through. It was fairly heavy material, but I live in a place with tremendous spiritual outpourings, from both sides, and I could feel the railings against me when I first began. Certain subjects resonated with me as I have either experienced them first hand or have discussed these things with other LDS members who experienced them. Other topics however leave a blank spot in my mind which means they are either not true or my spiritual maturity at this time can't comprehend it. I'll continue reading as I am moved upon because I feel, as in all things, that The Lord is trying to teach me about something more important than the topics being discussed in the book.
Just my 2 cents.
"And seek the face of the Lord always, that in patience ye may possess your souls, and ye shall have eternal life."
D&C 101:38
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| Re: Ignoring the Demons [message #2568 is a reply to message #2564] |
Fri, 14 June 2013 09:33 |
Thebruceguy
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Registered: May 2012
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My wife and I have read all of Doug's books. Conquering Spiritual evil was my favourite. It has opened my eyes up to some amazing things as I continue to study the scriptures and pray.
I do wish he had developed the area of spiritual tools he uses.
I had an interesting experience after reading the book. I have been in bad health for a while. Exhaustion, high blood pressure (165/97 even with medication) and mental fogginess. As I was working one day and realised that I was being particularly unproductive, I had the thought to cast out any spirits within my body who were there to harm me. I raised my arm to the square, instructed them to leave my body, the room and my house.
I had an amazing afternoon, producing a great amount of work, cleared up my office, worked in the garden after work for a few hours, just felt fantastic.
Next morning, I awoke before my 5am alarm, something I hadn't done for months, went to work where many people commented on how well I looked and how invigorated. I checked my BP and it was 130/80. I was thrilled.
Unfortunately, the following day, I overslept, was exhausted and the BP was up again. Casting out no longer appeared to have any effect.
Still, it was good while it lasted. I am still trying to work out what to do to make this permanent.
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| Re: Ignoring the Demons [message #3535 is a reply to message #2571] |
Sun, 28 February 2016 21:02 |
bishop
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Location: USA
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I just wanted to mention that I was taught by the Spirit that thankfulness is a repellent to evil spirits. They can't stand to be near someone who is sincerely thankful to God for their blessings and even thankful for their trials.
Unfortunately, even though we have cast evil spirits from our lives, they can continue to influence those around us. We are still tried so that we can grow through our trials.
Bishop
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