"Christians can't have demons, so something must be fundamentally wrong with my salvation or faith."
How it sounds in your head: You've heard it preached both ways—some say Christians can't have demons, others say they can. So if you're experiencing this torment, either you're not really saved, or your faith is defective. Either way, you're the problem.
"For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
-- Romans 8:38-39Source: Religion created theological debate that made you question your salvation instead of simply exercising your authority.
The internal battle feels so real and persistent that you wonder if you truly belong to God. If you did, wouldn't these thoughts and fears be gone?
Jesus told Peter that Satan had asked to sift him like wheat, yet Jesus had already prayed that Peter's FAITH would not fail. Peter denied Jesus three times, yet his salvation was never in question—Jesus had already secured it.
I REFUSE the lie that my struggles mean I'm not saved. IT IS WRITTEN: Nothing can separate me from the love of God in Christ Jesus—not angels, not demons, not my worst thoughts. My salvation is sealed by the Holy Spirit, not maintained by my perfect performance. IT IS WRITTEN: He who began a good work in me will complete it. I am not working my way to security—I am ALREADY secure in Him. The blood of Jesus has spoken a better word over my life than any accusation or torment.
The Father is not questioning your salvation—the enemy is. Your Father sees you covered by the blood, sealed by the Spirit, and He's not going anywhere. He's saying: 'Daughter, you are MINE. That was settled at the cross. Now rest.'