Invited to Paradise, Found Devils in Midst

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Wrangler

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Last week as a horrifying week. Invited to paradise, as negotiations to relocate evolved, there was an echo in my heart, a variant of the manipulativeness of the devils, "Did God really say?"

When I realized the malicious deceptiveness of the exchanges, I realized the devil tempted me with what I wanted OTHER THAN communion with God. My character was tested and built, but only by submitting to the quiet whisperer, warning me my soul was under grave attack. Ever have an experience like this?
 
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The experience reminded me that before the Fall of Man, sin existed. In the Garden of Eden, devils were in the midst of the innocent Adam and Eve. In that respect, the human experience was never ideal. I certainly do not seek such a paradise but a divine place where the Spirit of God reigns supreme.

My experience, realizing the beauty of paradise on Earth IS marred by devils, God does not see what we see. His ways are higher than our ways. I praise God he gave me the discernment to avoid the pit.
 
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Last week as a horrifying week. Invited to paradise, as negotiations to relocate evolved, there was an echo in my heart, a variant of the manipulativeness of the devils, "Did God really say?"

When I realized the malicious deceptiveness of the exchanges, I realized the devil tempted me with what I wanted OTHER THAN communion with God. My character was tested and built, but only by submitting to the quiet whisperer, warning me my soul was under grave attack. Ever have an experience like this?

So this paradise relocation wasn't from God or was it? Im a little confused.
 

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So this paradise relocation wasn't from God or was it? Im a little confused.
No, it wasn't but I hoped and prayed it was.

I asked for an answer that was not subtle but obvious. Realizing there were demons involved was horrifying. I just thank God he gave me the discernment to see it before I said yes, when I should have said no.
 
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