Fighting Malevolent Spirits: A Demonologist's Darkest Encounters (17 page)

We gave her family the information we had collected from the hospital on getting her help, knowing, sadly, they would never use it, although they assured us they would. I knew while boarding the plane for home that it was the last time I would see my aunt alive. And it was—she died three years later.

Several weeks passed after I had gotten home from Ilene’s house. The rest of the family and I had discussed what, if anything, could be done to help her. She needed to be committed until she could dry out and go through the program at the hospital, if anyone wanted to save her life. Sadly, those that did want to help didn’t have the power to make her.

Asleep in my bed, something was bothering me, troubling me awake. I heard a voice in my head quite plainly say, “Get up, get up now! It’s here!” the voice was urgent. I was fully awake in a second. That same feeling of absolute terror I had felt in Ilene’s house was with me again, here, in
my
house. It
was
here! I felt “it.” The hairs on my body did too. Evil and angry, it was here. It had hunted me down and found me, tracking me across the country after several weeks. Shattering the illusion of the safety of my home. It had come for me. Seeking revenge, it waited in the dark hallway, seething. My heart pounded in fear.

I heard footsteps.
It
was moving. Coming closer towards me; panic welled up in me until I felt I would burst. I couldn’t fight this thing physically, I knew that. It wasn’t of this world. I did the only thing I could do to protect myself; I prayed. Through my fear, I had somehow remembered what my grandmother had told me long ago. Evil spirits or demons had no power over you when you prayed and commanded them to leave in God’s name. They were compelled by God’s power to leave.

Over and over again I said the words in my head, “In the name of God, I command you to leave!” I said it with all the force of my being. I felt the heat of my conviction flow outward from me to the entity. Spiritual warfare, battling something I couldn’t see with prayer.

In time, when I was brave enough to let down my defense, I sensed it was gone. The hair on my neck and arms was no longer standing up straight. The prickly feeling was gone. The terror was gone.
It
was gone.

In my era, one did not talk about the supernatural, the paranormal, much less demons or evil spirits. Those things were considered the ideas of a childish, immature mind. Such things didn’t exist in the modern world. We were far too sophisticated to believe in old wives’ tales like that. Anyone who did take such things seriously obviously had something wrong with them and needed to see a psychiatrist, perhaps on an in-patient basis.

I knew what I had experienced was real in every sense of the word, but there was no way an unbelieving world would ever acknowledge that. I kept it to myself for many years.

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EPILOGUE

I
hope this book enables individuals to find the assistance and guidance they are seeking. I could have written a book that idolized my efforts and only mentioned my successful cases; however, I felt it was important to mention my failures as well. You cannot save everyone, but you can help many—especially yourself.

It is not necessary to work through some ordained or holy individual—God will simply work through you if you invite Spirit into your life and heart. Great Spirit is a part of all of us—being His creations—and you have a closer connection than you might have realized. Speak to Him from your heart as if you were talking with your best friend, and ask for help when you need it. The help you request may not come in the form or timing that you expected, but you will always be provided with what you need.

Remember that there is a lesson in everything and you must constantly strive to see the big picture: our objective here on earth is to help, love, accept, and respect others. To treat this earth and its creatures with the same dignity, to go out of our way to lend a helping hand, and to spread love and positivity to others. What you put into this world is what you will receive. If we work together in such a manner, the world will change for the better. And perhaps the evil in this world will recede into the cracks and depths once more.

Some people are faced with a more difficult life path than others, and dealing with the demonic is no small feat. You must remain strong in your faith and convictions, and to work as a team with your loved ones and family members residing in the home. If you are suffering from alcoholism, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and other troubling habits, ask God to give you the strength needed to make the changes that will improve your life. Nothing good comes from these destructive habits. The demonic love to influence you through these behaviors and participating in them gives them a foothold on your spirit and life. Stay strong.

Eat fresh and healthy foods, exercise, spend time bonding with your loved ones and family, start a garden, volunteer, or perform small acts of kindness. Remove yourself of anyone that harms you, makes you feel bad about yourself, or drains you of your energy. There are people in this world who will try to drag you down with them, but rise above their influence and surround yourself with loving and warm individuals. Keep your home and life clean. They say “cleanliness is next to Godliness.” I feel this is ironically true. Clean, healthy, and functioning homes are not bogged down with negativity that attracts the demonic. Things that you do not appreciate will be taken from your life, so take pride in your home; take care of your belongings and order will follow.

Be grateful. It’s hard in our industrialized world not to worry about money, get stressed over things in our daily lives and illnesses, but be grateful. Gratitude is one of the emotions that will bring you closest to God. Instead of focusing on the negative and always seeing “what is wrong,” change your mindset and begin to open your eyes to all the blessings we have in our lives. Each day is a gift. Use it wisely. Will you use this gift to help others or to hurt others? Every action, every conversation, every gesture … these all effect the people around us whether we are conscious of it or not. Use that amazing ability to affect others, and put light into their lives. You will see the darkness leave your own life. Everything is cyclical; everything is connected, including ourselves. Utilize it for good and to help the world we live in.

For the paranormal investigators reading this book, not all clients are ready to let go of their bad habits (drinking, drug abuse, etc.), but you can help numerous people by performing house blessings and providing counseling. Do not investigate the unknown world for the sole purpose of gathering evidence and experiencing thrills. Your objective should be to help people and families—a much higher and nobler pursuit. Be very specific in the individuals you choose to associate and work with, make sure you are on the same page and share the same motives: to help others. Protect yourselves. The more you investigate, the more likely you will encounter the demonic. Never put yourself or others in danger.

I hope this book was enlightening. Aside from the scary stories, I hope readers saw the beauty in that the clients were able to claim back their homes and return to their lives. Anyone can do it—it just takes strength, courage, faith, love, and God’s power. I wish the best for all my readers. Although this world is surrounded by darkness and trying times, look further and you will see the bounty of good. May you see the light against the dark, and may you live blessed lives.

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APPENDIX A

WARFARE PRAYER

Note: As stated previously, readers are welcome to substitute “God” with their preferred name for a Higher Power.

H
eavenly spirit, I bow in worship and praise before you. I cover myself with the white light and protection of God. I claim the protection of the light for my family, my finances, my home, my spirit, soul, and body. I surrender myself completely in every area of my life to you. I take a stand against all the workings of darkness and negativity that would try to hinder me and my family from best serving you. I address myself only to the true and living God who has all power and control over everything. In the name of the Lord, I command you, darkness and all evils, to leave my presence. I plead the love of our Lord.

Furthermore, in my own life today, I destroy and tear
down all the strongholds of the darkness and negativity against my mind. I surrender my mind to you, blessed Holy Spirit. I affirm, heavenly Father, that you have not given me the spirit of fear but of power, and of love and of a sound mind. Therefore, I resist the spirit of fear in the name of the Lord, the Living God.

I refuse to doubt and refuse to worry because I have the authority and power over all; the power of the enemy and nothing will hurt me. I claim complete and absolute victory over the forces of darkness in the name of God, and I bind the evil and command it to let loose of my peace, joy, prosperity, and every member of my family for the glory of God and by faith I call it done.

I break and smash the strongholds that evil formed against my emotions today. I give my body to you, Lord, realizing that I am the temple of the Holy Spirit. Again, I cover myself with the white light and protection of God. I pray that the Holy Spirit would bring all the work of his mightiness into my life today. I surrender my life and possessions to you. I refuse to fear, worry, or to be discouraged in the name of God. I will not hate, envy, or show any type of bitterness towards my brothers, sisters, or my enemies. I will love them with the love God shed abroad in my heart by the Holy Spirit.

Open my eyes and show me the areas of my life that did not please you. Give me strength, grace, and wisdom to remove any sin or weight that would prevent our close fellowship. Work in me to cleanse me from all ground that would give evil a foothold against me. I claim in every way the victory of the Lord over all satanic forces in my life. I pray in the name of the Great Spirit and Heavenly Father with thanksgiving and I welcome all the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

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APPENDIX B

PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL
THE ARCHANGEL

S
aint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the malice and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

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APPENDIX C

PREPARING TO
CAST OUT A DEMON

Samantha Harris, M.P.R.A., and the publishers are not responsible for the private cleansings of readers and those who read and use this book. Please use the following cleansing method at your own discretion or seek the help of a professional.

R
emoving a demonic entity from your home may seem terrifying or impossible, but it’s not. You must remain positive and not fearful; demons feed off of fear and negative energy. Although we recommend recruiting the help of a minister, spiritual healer, or investigative group that performs cleansings for severe cases, it is possible to remove the entity yourself and with your family. God has given you this power.

Many individuals believe that only church-ordained individuals have the power to remove these entities, but that is false. Anyone can cast out a demon, but it requires knowledge, very firm faith in a Higher Power, and the willingness to fight the battle between good and evil (i.e., spiritual warfare). I have actually seen priests and exorcists fail at removing demonic entities and instead the client was able to cast the demon out themselves. Have faith in yourself and your Higher Power.

The following cleansing method incorporates Christian, Catholic, and Native American techniques for removing evil spirits and demonic entities. This method also helps human spirits “cross over.”

First, you must figure out why the entity has come into your life. If it is from domestic violence, alcoholism, substance abuse, depression, meddling with the occult, and so on, you
must
be willing to make a lifestyle change. If you continue to drink or exhibit bad habits and behaviors, the demon will likely not leave. Remember, they prey on the weak and ill, so you must make yourself strong for the demon to leave. A healer can perform a cleansing and protect the family, but if the family is not willing to change the behavior that welcomed in the entity, it is likely that the entity will return.

Family members should have an honest meeting and discuss experiences; estimate when experiences began and try to identify what “triggered” the entity’s arrival. Once you identify how and why the demon came into your life, it is easier to remove it.

Leading up to a house cleansing, you must never antagonize or challenge the demon. Simply ignore the entity and keep saying prayers out loud that command it to leave in the name of God until you are ready for a cleansing. Do not interact with the entity.

All family members must be spiritual, and believers in God/Great Spirit. If you do not believe in God or a divine being, your cleansing’s results may be compromised. No specific religion or denomination is required, but you must have faith in God and ask that God come into your life and home to remove the demonic entity.

Find and schedule a time when all family members and those living within the house can gather together for an hour or two. You should always perform house cleansings during the daytime and not at night—evening cleansings are less effective in my experience. Everyone must be present during the cleansing and remain present the entire time; otherwise your cleansing may fail.

Children and animals should be present, as they will help remove the entity and can participate in the ceremony. Assign the children a particular job or allow them to help you with the steps of the ceremony. Empowering your child is critical, as they truly have the power to remove the demon and must exert their authority by helping with the ceremony.

House cleansings involve the entire home and family—you fight as a team and it builds a family bond that demons are weakened by. If one of the family members or children leaves before the ceremony, the entity can follow that individual and return home with them after the blessing is finished—and thus the haunting will continue.

Gather the following supplies for your cleansing:

• A white sage smudge stick (can be found at a new age/metaphysical bookstore or online); sustainably collected white sage is best

• A feather or feather wand (you can buy or make one)

• C
harcoal discs (can be found online or at a local tobacco/hookah shop)

• Salt (yo
u can also use sea salt)

• Olive oil

• Holy water (you can collect holy water at your local Catholic church or buy online)

• An oven-safe and fire-proof bowl to burn your white sage in; you can also buy an abalone shell to burn the white sage in if you would like to use the more traditional Native American smudging method

Print off or read the nondenominational Warfare Prayer provided at the back of this book to use at the end of the ceremony. All family members should recite the prayer together as a closing ceremony. You may also use the St. Michael prayer from appendix B, in which Michael the Archangel is invoked to help protect the family.

You
must
bless and smudge every room and corner of the house, including the basement, crawl space, attic, closets, garages, porches, decks, bathrooms, etc. For the attic area you can lift the door and waft the white sage smoke into the attic and throw salt in the attic. Be thorough.

During your cleansing, you must repeat your prayers out loud during each step and process. An example prayer is given in the ceremony instructions in appendix D.

After performing a cleansing, you must not attempt to “capture evidence” or even give thought to the haunting. Pretend that you are part of the Witness Protection Program and are beginning a new life—one without fear, without thoughts of the demonic. And never look back.

To perform the cleansing and house blessing, follow the steps listed in the following section.

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