[Logan Krape]

In the times I feel Satan is in hot pursuit of my soul, it is also the times I feel most distanced from God. The struggles that come as well as the hurt, shame, guilt, anxiety, and depression, are all signs to me that I feel and know I have become distanced. In a way, it almost feels like a sense of conviction from God, and that’s not me saying he’s putting me through all that stuff on purpose, but for a reason and to give me a sign. I feel like Satan’s blitzkrieg isn’t as overwhelming as me being able to feel distanced from God. I know when I am at my best and actively growing my faith, that is when Satan begins to fight back. But knowing that I am actively growing my faith, these attacks from Satan are just attacks to try to slow me down. These attacks are almost a good thing because they’re a sign that you are growing, and Satan is actually the one who’s overwhelmed. He doesn’t like seeing us strengthen our faith, and when he does see it, he wants to retaliate because he fears the power of God. Satan’s blitzkrieg is a sign that he is fearful of our relationship with God, and he ultimately wants to take that away from us.