http://historyandspirituality.freedomblogging.com/2008/04/25/history-and-demons/ Paganism was rarely as bad as advertised, and the church never as good as it thought. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:24:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 http://historyandspirituality.freedomblogging.com/2008/04/25/history-and-demons/#comment-299 apetty Sat, 31 May 2008 00:49:21 +0000 http://historyandspirituality.freedomblogging.com/2008/04/25/history-and-demons/#comment-299 answer to dot: Thank you for writing. I am sure your story will be helpful to others. I find it helpful for myself. I believe you know how to cast out your demons such as fear and may you continue to overcome them. I am very glad for your sharing your story. i am glad you overcame your reluctance and shared it. God bless you. answer to dot: Thank you for writing. I am sure your story will be helpful to others. I find it helpful for myself. I believe you know how to cast out your demons such as fear and may you continue to overcome them. I am very glad for your sharing your story. i am glad you overcame your reluctance and shared it. God bless you.

]]> http://historyandspirituality.freedomblogging.com/2008/04/25/history-and-demons/#comment-295 dot Sun, 25 May 2008 20:18:38 +0000 http://historyandspirituality.freedomblogging.com/2008/04/25/history-and-demons/#comment-295 Mr. Petty, thank you so much for this article. Over 15 years ago, I was under severe stress from caring for my Mother, as her sole and primary care provider. My Mother had diabetes and was a stroke victim. I went through with her, 2 major stokes(she had already had 2 other strokes) and over 100 transient strokes, congested heart failure, reoccurring UTI's , and broken limbs from falls. I got lost in worry with caring for her and not caring for myself. Well, after 4 years, this proved too much for me, and I, did, in fact, find myself inside of a mental institution from having a mental breakdown. While I was loosing my mind, my behaviors became very absurd to those around me. And, living in a small town, rumors surfaced saying I was possessed by demons or I was a Witch. As with all rumors, they do get back to the one who is being talked about. I can not tell you what this did to me. I was hurt beyond hurt. I felt the community I loved so dearly had turned against me. To me, the people gossiping were the demons I feared. I found out from the doctors, that because I never got or took time outs the chemicals in my mind became unbalanced from the onslaught of adrenaline, thus causing my mind not to function correctly. They also said, that most people assuming this type of responsibly would have been hospitalized after 2 years . I can only say, that, because of my love for God and his for me, I have come through this with an amazing heart that is open and understanding of those around me. I would never want to put others through what I went through by speaking negatively about a situation I am not a part of. I stand by the words, you never know how you will react until you are in that person's shoes. In conclusion, my devil was fear and the voices I heard fear say came from an unbalanced mind not an educated mind. Furthermore, I am very familiar with the voice of the Holy Spirit. Where the voice of fear pulled me down, the Holy Spirit lifts me up and gives me direction to do good deeds for the betterment of God's children. Thank you for allowing me to tell my story. I am a bit nervous about posting, but, perhaps my life experience will help someone . Mr. Petty, thank you so much for this article.
Over 15 years ago, I was under severe stress from caring for my Mother, as her sole and primary care provider. My Mother had diabetes and was a stroke victim. I went through with her, 2 major stokes(she had already had 2 other strokes) and over 100 transient strokes, congested heart failure, reoccurring UTI’s , and broken limbs from falls. I got lost in worry with caring for her and not caring for myself. Well, after 4 years, this proved too much for me, and I, did, in fact, find myself inside of a mental institution from having a mental breakdown. While I was loosing my mind, my behaviors became very absurd to those around me. And, living in a small town, rumors surfaced saying I was possessed by demons or I was a Witch. As with all rumors, they do get back to the one who is being talked about. I can not tell you what this did to me. I was hurt beyond hurt. I felt the community I loved so dearly had turned against me. To me, the people gossiping were the demons I feared. I found out from the doctors, that because I never got or took time outs the chemicals in my mind became unbalanced from the onslaught of adrenaline, thus causing my mind not to function correctly. They also said, that most people assuming this type of responsibly would have been hospitalized after 2 years . I can only say, that, because of my love for God and his for me, I have come through this with an amazing heart that is open and understanding of those around me. I would never want to put others through what I went through by speaking negatively about a situation I am not a part of. I stand by the words, you never know how you will react until you are in that person’s shoes.
In conclusion, my devil was fear and the voices I heard fear say came from an unbalanced mind not an educated mind. Furthermore, I am very familiar with the voice of the Holy Spirit. Where the voice of fear pulled me down, the Holy Spirit lifts me up and gives me direction to do good deeds for the betterment of God’s children.
Thank you for allowing me to tell my story. I am a bit nervous about posting, but, perhaps my life experience will help someone .

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