Do we have a thread on this?

I'm very sensitive to the presence of demonic entities and worldly spirits, and given that I'm about to spend 6mos on a beautiful island, full of drunken and debauched British tourists, I will take any and all advice! I know I need to put my armour on religiously every day, which I don't always remember to do, but I'm thinking about when I'm out performing, should I be praying. Also, prayers for the lost, seeking false joy in Sodom.

Ephesians 6:10-18

The Armor of God

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

I'm afraid I haven't any actual advice for you, AA, but I would just say this - keep on the alert and keep praying! I hope you have a great time, and that you meet some nice people that aren't debauchees!

You'll be in my prayers!

I find the prayer to St Michael the Archangel helps. I know the usual protestant line is that this is angel worship but it isnt - it is no more worshipping angels than you worship a friend when you ask for their help. Anyway, here is the short version that I keep with me at all times.


Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the Divine Power of God,
cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits, who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls.

Amen.

Bless your heart AA. It must be so difficult to be a performer and be subjected to all that. I think the first step you have already taken, and that is that you are aware and conscious of what's around you. When you pray for protection and keep yourself aware, (and we will all put you in our prayers) you should be okay. I also imagine a little bubble around myself that no one can get through when I am in a crowd, so I guess that is like your armour. It's very easy to pick up negative vibes off people and as we know, they are everywhere. Stay strong and don't let your guard down. (cont)

A lot of people keep their solar plexus covered, like when you are standing and singing, place your hand there some if you can. You know how when we are in an argument we tend to stand with our arms crossed? Thats because we unconsciously are protecting our solar plexus from the person who is arguing (negative energy). Good luck sweet friend. Your voice is amazing and I hope we see you on here from time to time. In my prayers xoxoxoxox

Thanks, all of you Yes, I need to visualise the bubble; I did it in the supermarket the other day and imagined it spiky - why do people try to lean up against each other in queues?

I arrive 4 days before the choreographer and singers, only one flight a week here, so I'll use the time to explore where the locals hang out. There won't be many tourists there in April; already bookmarked the locals beach - can't stand sardines sunbathing! Now for some local tavernas and hangouts.

Another question pertaining to spiritual warfare, do you ever just 'know' when the troubles with someone else is spiritual and not flesh? I do, but I can't explain it; I think it's the Holy Spirit discerning that and not me. My mum gets called to pray - she'll wake up in the middle of the night and know - but I don't feel that. I probably am not as attuned as she is.

You have the gift of discernment and probably, as you grow older, it will blossom. Just my personal opinion, but when we are young and finding our way in the world, so much time and energy is taken up. I used to say I felt "blocked". When life slowed down for me, things became more clear. I guess that's why it is so important to take time for ourselves and let our minds have a rest. The beach sounds like a good way
We are to KNOW Satan's Devices! (Ephesians 6:11-18) "Put on the whole armor of God so that we can stand against the wiles of the devil…" Now that you have gained discernment in these things, you can resist the enemy at his attacks!