NO ONE WALKS IN DARKNESS

1. **Give your heart to Jesus**—He will fight for you. You cannot defeat the enemy on your own; he is too cunning. Jesus has already won the victory over the enemy, who seeks to destroy you.

 “Therefore, you shall love the Lord your God with your whole heart, with your whole being, and with your whole strength.”  

 —Deuteronomy 6:5 NABRE

 “A thief comes only to steal, slaughter, and destroy; I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.”  

 —John 10:10 NABRE

2. **When hallucinations appear**—remain calm and relaxed. Do not panic or succumb to fear; instead, pray the “Lord’s Prayer.”

 “Pray without ceasing.”  

 —1 Thessalonians 5:17 NABRE

3. **Journal your experiences**—write them down so future generations can learn from them.

 “Then the Lord answered me and said: Write down the vision; make it plain upon tablets, so that the one who reads it may run.”  

 —Habakkuk 2:2 NABRE

 “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”  

 —Revelation 1:11 NABRE

4. **Testify**—share your experiences with others and seek counseling from licensed professionals who can provide treatment, including medication if necessary.

 “They conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; love for life did not deter them from death.”  

 —Revelation 12:11 NABRE

5. **If you are experiencing a mental health crisis** or believe you are facing supernatural attacks, consult a licensed professional specializing in mental health therapy. Always take prescribed medications as directed.

 “Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life.’”  

 —John 8:12 NABRE

6. **Get enough sleep!** This is crucial. If you are having trouble sleeping, notify your physician.

 “In peace [and with a tranquil heart] I will both lie down and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety and confident trust.”  

 —Psalms 4:8 AMP

7. **Do not isolate yourself.** This is how the enemy strikes. He seeks to get you alone and then works to ruin your life from the inside out. If you feel isolated and lack trusted friends, seek help from a local Catholic priest or Christian counselor.

 “The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows].”  

 —John 10:10 AMP

8. **Do not harm yourself or others.** The enemy wants to destroy you. Remember, God loves you more than anyone else ever could, and Jesus can rescue you from suicidal and harmful thoughts.

 “You shall not kill.”  

 —Exodus 20:13 NABRE

 “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the evil spirits in the heavens.”  

 —Ephesians 6:12 NABRE

9. **Read the Bible and memorize scripture.** God wants to communicate with you, and He will use Scripture. If you desire a conversation with your Creator, commit Scripture to memory.

 “But seek first the kingdom [of God] and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you besides.”  

 —Matthew 6:33 NABRE

10. **Confess your sins and repent.** Remember that Jesus’s ministry is grounded in repentance. You will need to confess and repent before becoming His disciple.

 “If we acknowledge our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all wrongdoing.”  

 —1 John 1:9 NABRE

Godspeed, everyone. 

I love you!

**The Lord’s Prayer:**

“This is how you are to pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name; your kingdom come; your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and do not subject us to the final test, but deliver us from the evil one.”  

—Matthew 6:9-13 NABRE