10 THINGS SATAN ATTACKS FIRST WHEN GOD IS ABOUT TO LIFT YOU
When a divine elevation is near, the realm of darkness becomes unusually restless. Satan cannot stop God from blessing you, so he attempts to disconnect you from the conditions that birth the blessing. These are the first areas he strikes:
1. Your Mind (Thoughts & Perception)
Before God lifts a man, God first lifts his mind. Satan knows this, so he releases confusion, doubt, fear, overthinking, and mental warfare. He makes you misinterpret things, overreact, or feel unworthy — because a wrong mind cannot host a right destiny.
Scriptural Authority:
“As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.” — Proverbs 23:7
“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2
“Casting down imaginations.” — 2 Corinthians 10:5
Insight:
Before God changes your level, He changes your thinking. Satan tries to intercept that transition with confusion, emotional instability, and distorted perception. If he captures your mind, he can sabotage your destiny before it rises.
2. Your Prayer Life
Elevation is born in prayer. So the enemy weakens your burden, your fire, and your consistency. You suddenly feel tired, lazy, dry, or distracted. Whenever God wants to promote you, Satan wants to silence you.
Scriptural Authority:
“Men ought always to pray and not faint.” — Luke 18:1
“Pray without ceasing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:17
“Watch and pray, lest you fall into temptation.” — Matthew 26:41
Insight:
Your prayer life becomes the battlefield because elevation is conceived in the place of prayer. When God wants to shift you upward, Satan wants to shut you up.
3. Your Relationships (Destiny Connections)
Sudden misunderstandings, unnecessary quarrels, withdrawal of helpers, and offense. He knows that godly elevation is relational, so he provokes disconnections just before your season shifts.
Scriptural Authority:
“Two are better than one… for if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow.” — Ecclesiastes 4:9–10
“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” — Proverbs 27:17
“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” — Proverbs 17:17
Insight:
Destiny helpers, mentors, and covenant relationships come under attack because Satan knows God lifts men through men. He tries to isolate you before God elevates you.
4. Your Character
He tempts you with anger, carnality, lust, pride, or small compromises — all to disqualify you from where God is taking you. Your next level requires a refined character, so Satan tries to stain it.
Scriptural Authority:
“Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.” — Ecclesiastes 10:1
“Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.” — 1 Peter 1:16
“He that walketh uprightly walketh surely.” — Proverbs 10:9
Insight:
Elevation requires integrity. So Satan introduces subtle, small traps to ruin your testimony and make you unfit for the throne God is preparing.
5. Your Health & Strength
Strange tiredness, random sickness, weakness without explanation. Because a sick body cannot carry a great destiny, he attacks your vessel to weaken your assignment.
Scriptural Authority:
“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” — 3 John 2
“…for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” — Nehemiah 8:10
“The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?” — Proverbs 18:14
Insight:
Because divine assignments require energy and vitality, Satan attacks your physical strength so that you cannot carry out spiritual purpose.
6. Your Finances
Unexpected expenses, losses, delays in payments, or sudden financial pressure. Satan knows elevation requires resources, so he tries to choke your seed, your giving, and your ability to move.
Scriptural Authority:
“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy…” — John 10:10
“And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes…” — Malachi 3:11
“…money answereth all things.” — Ecclesiastes 10:19
Insight:
Financial warfare is one of the clearest signs that a major breakthrough is pending. The enemy frustrates your provision because he fears the impact of your next level.
7. Your Focus & Discipline
He introduces distractions, unnecessary engagements, time-wasters, and emotional entanglements. He wants to scatter your attention because what you focus on grows, and what you ignore dies.
Scriptural Authority:
“Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.” — Proverbs 4:25
“A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.” — James 1:8
“Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” — Ephesians 5:16
Insight:
Every destiny requires concentration. Satan pulls your attention in many directions so that your energy becomes too divided to produce elevation.
8. Your Faith & Convictions
He sends doubt, discouragement, and questions: “Is God really with me?” “Is this promise real?” “Why is it taking long?” Satan tries to drain your confidence because faith is your elevation ladder.
Scriptural Authority:
“For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” — 1 John 5:4
“The just shall live by faith.” — Romans 1:17
“…but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not…” — Luke 22:32
Insight:
When discouragement rises and doubt floods your heart, it is often a sign that God's manifestation is near. Satan fights your faith because faith is what transports you into your next level.
9. Your Purity & Holiness
When God is about to announce you, Satan sends an old temptation, an old habit, or an old relationship. He wants to smear your garment so that your mantle will not sit well.
Scriptural Authority:
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” — Matthew 5:8
“Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace…” — 2 Timothy 2:22
“…and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” — James 1:27
Insight:
Old temptations always return at the gate of elevation. The enemy wants to contaminate what heaven is about to crown.
10. Your Thanksgiving & Joy
He knows joy is spiritual strength (Nehemiah 8:10) and gratitude is a magnet for miracles. So he brings heaviness, sadness, irritation, and bitterness to shut down your atmosphere.
Because a bitter heart cannot host a divine lifting.
Scriptural Authority:
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18
“Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.” — Isaiah 12:3
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.” — Proverbs 17:22
Insight:
Your atmosphere determines your outcome. Satan steals joy because joy is your spiritual engine, and thanksgiving is your divine elevator.
FINAL WORD
Any time you see warfare in these ten areas, don’t panic—celebrate. It is a prophetic sign that your elevation is near. The enemy fights what he fears, and he fears your next level.
But celebration is not enough. Rise and take action. Strengthen your prayer life. Guard your mind. Protect your purity. Refuse distractions. Stand firm in your convictions. Restore your discipline. Keep your atmosphere filled with joy and thanksgiving. Hold on to the promises of God without wavering.
Warfare is not a setback; it is an announcement. Your season is shifting. Your lifting is underway. Stand your ground, for no attack can stop what God has already decided.
