Because the spirit of fear is smart, it knows that it can’t affect everybody the same way. It knows that God created you with certain strengths and weaknesses and it will use your God-given wiring to its advantage.
Have you noticed that others you know aren’t as anxious as you? It’s not because they’re superhuman or more spiritual—it’s because of their God-given wiring.
But don’t forget–there are things that others struggle with that you do not. All of us have our strengths and weaknesses. I’m so happy to know that God can use imperfect people like me to accomplish His will. Aren’t you?
Remember that those spirits are smart. They sometimes work as a team. The spirit of fear pulls you into a raging fear that takes over your mind and guess what happens next? A spirit of condemnation shows up and says,
- “You’re not a real Christian because real Christians trust God.”
- “God is mad at you. Don’t bother praying. He’s not listening to you”
- “You’re a wimp. Real men aren’t afraid of _____”
- “What kind of mother are you? You’re teaching your kids to be afraid.”
Remember that wiring we talked about earlier? God wired some people with more natural compassion for others to serve a specific purpose in His kingdom.
Later in our journey you will learn that some people have certain traits that sometimes make them more susceptible to certain enemy attacks.