by Robert Freeman

Created on: August 24, 2009   Last Updated: August 27, 2009

Christians and non-Christians alike have felt in some way, shape, or form something that pulls them in a direction they know is inherently wrong and against all their personal standards of what a person should or should not do. For some it is relatively easy; depending on the situation; to keep themselves from straying down that path but for others it requires a lot more effort.

Regardless of how much effort you put into it, figuring out what works best for you in this mini-battles may help you out with the even greater "unseen" battle that is being waged for your soul. The combatants in this timeless battle that has lasted since the fall of Lucifer into Hell, are none other the almighty savior God and his once-beloved fallen-angel, Satan.

Satan and his deamons are constantly striving to snatch souls from unsuspecting people to share in their misery in the kingdom of fire in hopes that the army they build can withstand the eventual onslaught of Jesus and his Army of Armageddon. For Christians we know that Satan's quest for survival is futile but for others they may see a way to "get back" at God for "apparently turning his back on them."

This belief in itself is planted in our souls by Satan and is just one of his tactics in his attacks on our souls. If left undefended a soul can wear down and may eventually fall prey to the "horned demon" in his fiery kingdom and be lost forever. For those with a relationship with the Lord, Satan's attacks on our souls are worse as he strives day-in and day-out to wreak havoc upon our souls and lead us astray.

The good news is that there are ways to defend against these constant attacks from the fallen one and many of them can be found in the Bible. The basic of all defenses is to pray and put your faith in the Lord and Jesus Christ his son. Reading the Bible is also a defense as your soul connects with the word of God and deafens itself from the words of the oppressor.

Some find singing hymms or religious songs as a strong defense mechanism while others find writing, reading, or talking effective as well. No matter what your defense mechanism is, if it works, stick with it. Some of these more common ones work just find, but for others more personal ways are needed to fend off Satan and his minions.

For me, I visualize a battle in my mind at the Gates of Hell. The combatants are Satan and Jesus and to the victor goes my soul for all eternity. Satan wears a bright blood-soaked cloak over a suit of armor made from the bones

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