The five spiritual attacks I faced when fasting during Lent

Denise Jelinek shares from personal experience how the struggles of Lent are often signs of spiritual growth, not failure. She helps readers recognize and overcome common spiritual attacks that arise when we draw closer to God.

For years, every Lent began the same way for me - wanting to get closer to the Lord.  And, one of my biggest struggles was binge eating, so I’d start my Lent with an ambitious no-binge plan. However, soon my motivation and resolve weakened. Can you relate?

What I want you to hear is that there is nothing wrong with you - there was nothing wrong with me. You see, your soul is precious and just as the Lord is always pursuing your soul, He isn’t the only one. The enemy is too. When we grow closer to God, the enemy’s tactics will get louder, but that doesn’t mean anything has gone wrong. In fact, that’s a great sign - you are indeed getting closer to God!

So, let’s be prepared this Lent to spot the enemy’s tactics and easily overcome them.