Question on temptations

  • Thread starter Thread starter frxyy
  • Start date Start date
Status
Not open for further replies.
F

frxyy

Guest
I’m not sure if this is the right place to be posting this… but is it true that the devil will keep tempting you with fears/anxiety etc etc especially when you are about to receive Christ? I am getting baptised this Easter and I feel like this keeps coming, especially during this season of Lent… but of course each time I feel this way I pray immediately and ask God to be with me always.

Has anyone felt the same way?
 
I don’t look at fear and anxiety as sins, per se, though they indicate imperfections in us.

That is, if you mean he’s tempting you to be fearful or anxious.

Or do you mean that he’s using fear and anxiety to try to get you to do something wrong, or not receive the Eucharist? Like you are suddenly afraid or maybe paranoid that you are not in the state of grace? Or do you get distracting thoughts, and then fearful you’re not receiving properly?

Alan
 
AlanFromWichita said:
I don’t look at fear and anxiety as sins, per se, though they indicate imperfections in us.

That is, if you mean he’s tempting you to be fearful or anxious.

Or do you mean that he’s using fear and anxiety to try to get you to do something wrong, or not receive the Eucharist? Like you are suddenly afraid or maybe paranoid that you are not in the state of grace? Or do you get distracting thoughts, and then fearful you’re not receiving properly?

Alan
Click to expand...
Well I get distracting thoughts on bad things that may happen to me and such… even when there’s probably nothing to worry about at all 😦
 
I felt this way when I was entering the church. I also had the worst experience when a couple of my teenage children were going through RCIA and received into the Church. One was doing something unfathomable all the while preparing for the sacraments. This really hurt and separated my family. It broke my family, really.

I firmly believe that the devil steps up his game whenever we move closer to Christ. He tempts the weakest.

Pray the St. Michael prayer, a lot.
 
Reverie said:
I felt this way when I was entering the church. I also had the worst experience when a couple of my teenage children were going through RCIA and received into the Church. One was doing something unfathomable all the while preparing for the sacraments. This really hurt and separated my family. It broke my family, really.

I firmly believe that the devil steps up his game whenever we move closer to Christ. He tempts the weakest.

Pray the St. Michael prayer, a lot.
Click to expand...
I’m so sorry to hear that and I hope things are looking better now… as for me it’s more like my past coming back to haunt me and yes as much as possible I try to pray the chaplet of St Michael every night. Thanks for sharing and God Bless!
 
when i was about to get confirmed last year, about 5 minutes before my class was presented to the bishop by our youth minister, I got a terrible feeling of anxiety and was scared to get confirmed. My sponsor could tell i was worried, ans reassured me that everything would be ok. Then i got confirmed! one of the best thinks ive ever done
 
Thank you. 🙂

My motto is, “It is what it is.”

We pray and persevere! Spiritually, I am much better off now than I was when it all happened. I’m much stronger for it.
 
frxyy said:
Well I get distracting thoughts on bad things that may happen to me and such… even when there’s probably nothing to worry about at all 😦
Click to expand...
My pastor said he sometimes gets distracting and even troubling thoughts during Mass and sometimes the consecration. He said that he just pauses a second and whispers (softly so the mic doesn’t pick it up) “Come, Holy Spirit,” and that helps him.

Peace and joy,
Alan
 
AlanFromWichita said:
My pastor said he sometimes gets distracting and even troubling thoughts during Mass and sometimes the consecration. He said that he just pauses a second and whispers (softly so the mic doesn’t pick it up) “Come, Holy Spirit,” and that helps him.

Peace and joy,
Alan
Click to expand...
I like that theory - that’s actually super helpful thanks! I confront my thoughts as well but most of the times I’m quite hostile. In any case I’ll keep praying and hope everything goes well. 👍
 
When in doubt, pray it out. 🙂

I am not quick to ascribe anybody’s sufferings to any sort of evil influence, but I will say this much. We are warriors. We are cloaked in the light of Christ for a reason. And the stronger the warrior you are for Christ, the more the Enemy wants you on his side. Pull that cloak of light around you tightly at all times and don’t let your guard down. Don’t fear, but don’t let your guard down. Praying for you!! 🙂
 
frxyy said:
I’m not sure if this is the right place to be posting this… but is it true that the devil will keep tempting you with fears/anxiety etc etc especially when you are about to receive Christ? I am getting baptised this Easter and I feel like this keeps coming, especially during this season of Lent… but of course each time I feel this way I pray immediately and ask God to be with me always.
Click to expand...
Such yes can certainly be the case --the Devil does not want one to be Christian (and of course other fears etc can come from various places)

In Jesus of Nazareth is true life! Keep turning to the Lord!
 
frxyy said:
I’m not sure if this is the right place to be posting this… but is it true that the devil will keep tempting you with fears/anxiety etc etc especially when you are about to receive Christ? I am getting baptised this Easter and I feel like this keeps coming, especially during this season of Lent… but of course each time I feel this way I pray immediately and ask God to be with me always.

Has anyone felt the same way?
Click to expand...
The devil never stops tormenting you. My worst experience was on my last visit to my dying sister-in-law. She had been in a coma for weeks. Whenever I visited her previously, there was no trauma, just speaking to her and spending time with her, even though I assume she was unaware of my presence. On the last visit, though, her breathing was just a couple of gasps. I didn’t realize they were her last breaths. However, I found the atmosphere so disturbing and oppresive that I motioned to my sister, who had accompanied me, that I couldn’t stay. I literally couldn’t breathe. It was like I was being pressured to leave. My sister stayed long enough to say a beautiful farewell to my sister-in-law, assuring her that God loved her and that she would soon be with her husband, who had preceded her in death. When we arrived home, we received a call that my sister-in-law had died at 2:00, just the time we had been there. Then I understood why I could feel the hostile atmosphere in that room. The devil and his cohorts were making a last ditch effort to take her soul. They never give up as long as you have a breath in your body. The feeling of evil is overwhelming. I hope I never experience it again.
 
Satan will use ever method he knows to stop you from becoming catholic. Using your fears are only a part of this
 
Thanks everyone for your contributions. Whatever it is, I hold my head high and keep my faith strong as I know that the Lord is with me and He triumphs over all things. I just finished praying and feels SO MUCH better now… all those fears became so unnecessary. Praise the Lord! 😃
 
Oh yeah, welcome to the Church, and congratulations for making it this far! 👍

Alan
 
Welcome to the Church! Yes, the Enemy will throw all kinds of bizarre stuff at you from time to time. For me, it seems to happen most often during Mass, especially during the Consecration. I just breathe a prayer to St. Michael, and also ask the Blessed Mother to spread her mantle of protection around my mind. Then I receive the Eucharist knowing that random weird thoughts aren’t sinful unless I dwell on them instead of rebuking them. In my case, in my life, I have given the Enemy a lot to work with, so, yes, it does happen from time to time. It’s almost like he tries to test the waters to see if he can guilt me into not receiving the Eucharist - even though I know I am in a state of grace. Remand him to Christ for Jesus to deal with as he chooses.
May God pour out his joy and peace upon you as you come into his Church!
Kris
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top