Spiritual Spiritual Housecleaning A video companion guide With With more given, more is required. As we grow grow in the anointing, we find ourselves needing more of Him and less of o f us. Sin becomes more evident and suddenly we begin to notice glaring defects in our char acter, acter, bad habits and other issues that don’t align with the Word Word of God. Despite repenting and honestly trying to change it seems we seems we fall back into that pit... confused... “What is wrong? Im standing standing on the Word of God, and yet it remains?!” The enemy tries to get us to doubt the faithfulness of God and a battle ensues as we try to serve God and deal with our bad selves in a seeming merry-goround of disappointing repetition. So whats the blockage? block age? We We know God IS Faithful... The church at large forgets what the Great Commission says... and that Deliverance is part of that. My heart is for raising up those with a heart for God... to exhort the Body of Christ to move into it’s calling because excellence rises through a Holy People. This series will help you ready your wedding attire.
"Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, spirit, perfecting holiness in the in the fear of God." God." 2Cor.7:1
This is a guide for those going through the Spiritual Housecleaning Series on Series on YouTube, which is training for self-examination and self-deliverance. Included are simplified teaching, prayers and step-by-step “How to”. Videos in the Series: Spiritual Housecleaning Part 1 Strongholds Edu - Spiritual Housecleaning Generational Sins and Curses - Spiritual Housecleaning Soul Ties - Spiritual Housecleaning Negative Confessions, Confessions, Inner Vows Vows & Curses - Spiritual Spiritual Housecleaning Housecleaning Healing the Wounded Soul - Spiritual Housecleaning Anticipating Anticipati ng Freedom - Spiritual Housecleaning Born Again in the Holy Spirit - Spiritual Housecleaning Housecleaning Exposing the Vices - Spiritual Housecleaning Recognizing 'spirits' and 'Dealing' With Them - Spiritual Housecleaning Housecleaning A Testimony of Deliverance, Derek Prince - Spiritual Housecleaning Deliverance - Spiritual Housecleaning
What is a generational curse? A generational curse is a looming negative trait, vice, illness or seeming dark cloud in our lives that opposes the promise of abundant life. If we aren’t “Jesus said, “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, having ‘abundant life’ as professing and to destroy. I have come that Christian believers, does that mean satan they may have life, and that they is stronger than the Word? Word? A resounding may have it more abundantly.” “NO!”, I’m sure!!! So then we must John 10:10 question the ‘WHY’ without glossing over the scriptures we are uncomfortable with. No, all of the the scriptures must make sense as a whole for Jesus promised us : "Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill.” Matthew 5:17 So let’s understand some of those Old Testament scriptures that reveal ‘the curse’: “You shall not worship them or serve them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, on the third and the fourth generations of those who hate Me, but Me, but showing lovingkindness to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments.” Exodus 20:5–6 “Then the Lord passed by in front of him and proclaimed, ‘The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth; who keeps lovingkindness for thousands, who forgives iniquity, transgression and sin; yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished, guilty unpunished, visiting the iniquity of fathers on the children and on the grandchildren to the third and fourth generations.’” Exodus 34:6–7 So those of you who may be left will rot away because of their iniquity in the lands of your enemies; and also because of the iniquities of their forefathers they will rot away with them.
Leviticus 26:39
I pondered for years... “Jesus didn’t go around teaching about breaking generational curses.” But then, I understood that healing came to whomever pulled on His truth... believed in faith (*woman with the issue of blood); and He delivered the rest. It’s It’s like teaching how to make bread versus actually BEING the bread in understanding. Jesus was/is the complete authority package, whereas we are always conforming. “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law, having So becoming His child moves you over become a curse for us-- for it is from the ‘sour grapes’ grape s’ to a person in a written, ‘CURSED IS EVERYONE ‘new day’ under the mantle of Christ WHO HANGS ON A Jesus (Jeremiah 31:29), but He tells us TREE’--”Galatians 3:13 over and over that what He did has purchased us authority. authority. What use is it to have ‘authority’ and not USE it? Herein lies the importance of of implementing...
When it comes to generational curses, Christians should lay hold of Galatians 3:13. “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us — for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree.’” Christ has paid every debt and broken every curse. The key is to believe that and act on it. The blood of Christ covers all curses. A Freed Christian, but the problems remain...
If a curse has landed on you and has been broken, it still doesn't mean you are delivered from the spirits that entered in through that curse. You You may still need further deliverance to have the spirits cast out that took advantage of the curses handed to you. Picture it like this... you shut the door... door... the problem is, is that the enemy is on the wrong side of the door. door. True, the curse may be broken for YOUR future generations, but you have to forcibly (use your authority) kick that invader out of YOUR YOUR house! If they are ‘tough ones’ to ‘kick’, it may be because we’ve allowed it to become a stronghold in our lives... more about that under the subject of ‘deliverance’-- but for now, now, do some reflection on those dark clouds that seem to hover over your life, visible family curses, illness ect. and plug in for prayer p rayer... ...
Prayer to Break Generational Curses... In the name of Jesus, J esus, I confess the sins and a nd iniquities of my parents (name specific sins if known), grandparents (name specific sins if known), and all other ancestors. I declare that by the blood of Jesus, these sins have been forgiven and Satan and his demons can no longer use these sins as legal grounds in my life! In the name of Jesus, J esus, and by the power of His blood, I now declare that all generational curses have been renounced, broken and severed, and that I am no longer under their bondage! In the name of Jesus, J esus, I declare myself and my future generations loosed from any bondages passed down to me from my ancestors. AMEN!
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The ‘List’ As you reflected upon those possible curses and sources, let this become a ‘good habit’ for you to continue throughout your Spiritual Housecleaning. Points of access are ‘areas’ where the enemy can get a foothold and rob us of abundant living. Jesus paid the price and we are saved by receiving Him as Savior, but every penny must be paid for in actively making Jesus the appropriation for all things, as we were commanded to do (Ex 12:13, Jn 6:53). For a next step after axing possible generational curses....in this exercise we’ll go back as far in your life as can be remembered. Reflect on relationships relationships that were/are big in your life. Also, any that had anything bad, inappropriate; hurtful to you or others or even negative talk or judgements. Add traumatic events that included you or others that, impacted you/bother your memories. Note life events and/or any medical issues that coincided.
Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to bring things to your mind.
What Are We Looking For?
•Soul Ties: “Relationships” Physical/sexual, lust (“but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”Mat. 5:28), close work environment en vironment or covenant relationships (friends, family, church, school, mentors). Soul ties can anchor curses! •Curses: “Negative Expectations and Inner Vows” Vows” When we think of a ‘curse’ we envision a crooked-fingered witch in a dark alley and a person that probably got what they had com’in because they shouldn’tve been there in the first place. We need to consider what "But I tell you that every careless word the Bible has to say about the power of the tongue that people speak, they --- especially our own. Learning to expose beliefs shall give an or judgements contrary to the Word Word of God; accounting for it in the whether spoken or held within, will dramatically day of judgment.” change your life! Matthew 12:36 •Deliverance: Note big character flaws or snares the enemy seems to have on a cyclical basis with you. Areas in which you try but just can’t seem to break free. •Wounding: •Wounding: Also...Trauma Also...Trauma and Brokenness. These are places that we have not allowed Jesus to come in and heal. It can be confusing especially when others have wronged or violated us or damaging things happen & the enemy swoops in and turns us against others, our selves or against God. Wounds give place for the enemy to keep us in bondage. We can see it everywhere... “Why is the Christian neighbor a recluse since his divorce 20 years ago? Why does my sister have panic attacks ever since that accident she had... she is the biggest intercessor I know. These both have had all kinds of prayer praye r but the problems remain!” We We must deal with these wounds and let Jesus in to heal them. Is there a time in which you ‘snap’ or ‘shut down’ whenever a certain line up of situations happen? It’s root could be a soul wound.
•Forgiveness: If there is hurt in a memory in which you say you’ve ‘forgiven’, there is more there. Forgiveness is is more than saying mere words. We We shouldn’t feel “For if you forgive others for their angst in our memories, emotions or towards the transgressions, your person when it’s it’s completed. It’s It’s okay, okay, forgiveness heavenly Father will can take some time, but go a lot quicker if we stop also forgive you.” avoiding it. I have a forgiveness exercise to help Matthew 6:14 with this. •Repentance/Sin issue: Sure, we often often repent of blatant sins, but have we really examined those offenses, and more to not only repent but to change? Start Your Checklist
Use paper with a margin to write in, or even better....type on the computer so you can get the benefit of easily adding in more things you remember later, in timeline fashion. As you make your list go by age, grade or year to thoughtfully comb through so you don’t miss anything. You can journal honest thoughts and feelings feelings under each event as well that may be helpful in exposing anger or wrong beliefs toward God, self hatred or unforgiveness issues. After you write out an entry, use a letter marker in the margin to identify the kind of access: S : Soul Tie C : Curse (“You’ll (“You’ll never”, “I’ll never”, repetitive bad thing ‘always seems to happen’) D : Deliverance issue (feeling like a slave in an area of your life) W: Wounding Wounding (victim of circumstance or o r another’ another ’s sin) F: Forgiveness issue R: Repentance/Sin issue (repenting (repenting over all sins pre and post getting saved) P: Programming/Reprogramming (lies believed) We will use this list as a roadmap for dismantling the access points and the letter markers will help us in ‘How’ to deal with each access point.
Prayers and Exercises for Dealing With Specific Types Types of Access... Soul Tie Removal
Prayer for Severing Ungodly Soul Ties, from the book "Prayers That Heal the Heart" by Mark & Patti Virkler: Virkler: 1. I confess and repent of my sin of an ungodly soul tie with _____________, and of my anger and resentment against You, You, God, for allowing this to happen in my life. 2. I forgive _____________ __________ ___ for their involvement involvemen t in this sin. I ask You You to forgive me, and I receive Your Your forgiveness. I forgive myself for participating in this sin. 3. Lord, sever the ungodly soul tie between me and __________ and restore the broken or torn portions of my soul. Lord, remove anything that has come into me through this soul tie and, Lord, bring back anything godly that has been stolen from me.
Dealing With Curses
Break Word Curses from the book Prayers That Heal the Heart by Mark & Patti Virkler Virkler in the 'Strands' worksheet: 1. I confess and repent for receiving the word curse stating that "I _____________", and for any anger or resentment against You, You, God, for allowing this to happen in my life. 2. I forgive and release ______________ (self & others) for speaking this over me. I ask You, You, God, to forgive me, and I receive Your Your forgiveness. I forgive myself for participating in this sin. 3. I joyfully accept the divine exchange Christ made for me on the cross of Calvary. I break this curse over me right now in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and I receive His divine blessing of __________ (the opposite) which replaces this curse.
Renounce Inner Vows from the book Prayers That Heal the Heart by Mark & Patti Virkler Virkler in the 'Strands' worksheet: 1. I confess and repent of my sin of vowing that _____________. 2. I forgive ________ for contributing to my forming this vow and myself for making this vow. vow. 3. Instead, I now purpose by the power of the Holy Spirit to __________________________. _____________________ _____. Programming/Reprogramming
Replace negative beliefs from the book Prayers That Heal the Heart by Mark & Patti Virkler Virkler in the 'Strands' worksheet: 1. I confess and repent of my sin (and if appropriate, my ancestors' sin) of believing the lie that ______________ and for the ways I have judged others and/or institutions based upon this negative belief. 2. I forgive _________ for contributing to my forming this negative expectation/belief. I forgive myself for believing this lie. 3. I confess the opposite scriptural truth that _________. (example: If your negative belief was “I’m ugly”, then you fight that with what GOD says about you as a positive reprogramming of: “I am fearfully and wonderfully made!” Deliverance
This area we will save for last... it will have it’s own instruction sheet. You will want to go through the “St. Augustine’s Augustine’s Examination Guide” prior to deliverance. Our checklist is best for exposing ‘the biggies’. Forgiveness - Also Wounding
An exercise.... Make out a list of everyone that’s ever hurt you or you’ve been mad at. Approach this exercise humbly with an ernest desire of 'Forgiveness'. 'Forgiveness'. As you write stuff down you'll note that some entries...you know you've forgiven or reconciled because there will be nothing felt or you’ll feel peace...but others you will start popping like popcorn inside. What you are feeling is a demonic foothold beginning to war war from being exposed. Remember that Jesus says in
John 20, "If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, any, it is withheld.” withheld.” Just as the Jews continually offered sacrifice for their sins, we must continually cleanse and ask forgiveness through Jesus in every area of our lives so the enemy cannot gain a foothold within us. So do this every so often... and write every little thing down whether you feel it's completely healed or not because it's also comforting to see how far you've come! Then spend time with God talking with Him about it....then throw the list away and then schedule another session with your Jesus therapist and do this again every so often. When we forgive those who have hurt us, and receive forgiveness for our behavior as a result of that hurt, we don’t find find that we’re suddenly immune to being hurt or let down by those we love – What we find is that our REACTION to the hurt has changed. Instead of running for the snack bar, raging or whatever wound-coping method we may have picked up....we find ourselves running for our Bible, prayer or worship music, and then we know that we’ve changed-- Hallelujah! A Prayer for Forgiveness... prayer from: "The Gospel Faith Messenger" Ministry, Ministry, PO Box 57, Paraparaumu 5254, NewZealand. [
[email protected]] “Dear God, I come to You in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son. You know all about my life and circumstances; nothing that has happened to me is unknown to You. I now consciously forgive all those who have spoken negatively and done hurtful things to me. Lord, I place them on Your altar and ask You to bless them. I now submit all my hurts and woundings to You, and ask You to release my wounded spirit to be healed, in Jesus’ mighty name! I speak to my spirit to come into divine order, that I may rise up again in Your name and know the joy and freedom of being made whole! I thank than k You, You, Lord Jesus, that You hear and answer my cry. Right now I accept my healing and give myself afresh to You. Please take over my life and let me live it in abundance to glorify You every day. In Jesus’ name I pray these things, Amen.
Repentance/Sin
Like ‘deliverance’, we need to go a little more in depth and so next we’ll go through St. Augustine’s Augustine’s Guide which I’ve altered in an attempt to make more understandable to younger audiences, all denominations and less of the ‘king’s ‘king’s english’ kind of vibe. (If you prefer, you can find the the original anywhere anywh ere with this title: ST. ST. AUGUSTINE'S AUGUSTIN E'S - FORMS AND PRAYERS PRAYERS FOR SELF-EXAMIN SE LF-EXAMINA ATION, CONTRITION, CONTRITIO N, AND SATISF SATISFACTION ACTION AND AMENDMENT OF LIFE). I spent time in the dictionary to be as true to meaning as possible! *Note, it’s it’s long, but I’m adding it because it roots out areas of access in need of deliverance **YAY!!!** St. Augustine’s Augustine’s Guide (A Spiritual Housecleaning Adaptation, by F1 of www.hearingGod.tv - From Saint Augustine’s Prayer Book First Edition 1947 and 16th www.hearingGod.tv Edition, 1964) 1964)
The Three Elements of Repentance
True repentance has three elements: 1. CONTRITION or sorrow for sin. This can be obtained only at the foot of the Cross. We We may not have an emotion of sorrow, but when we see what our sins have done to Jesus, we shall be sorry. 2. CONFESSION of all known sin. This involves a careful examination of our conscience or mind regarding ‘right’ and ‘wrong’. We We cannot confess our sins until we see how we look through the all-seeing lens of God. 3. RESTORATION. RESTORATION. We We must intend to lead a new or better life. This means that we not only identify and confess our times of sin, but after having been delivered... we implore the aid of the Holy Spirit and obey His nudges so that when the enemy tries to come back seven times stronger, we shall prevail. Inventory
Before taking the Inventory and Self-Examination, say this prayer: Precious Holy Spirit, Source of all light, Spirit of wisdom, of understanding, and of knowledge, come to my assistance and enable me to make a good confession. Enlighten me and help me now to know my sins, as one day I shall be forced to recognize them before the judgment seat of God. Bring to my mind the evil which I have done and
the good which I have neglected. I invite you today to open my eyes and I command my carnal nature to take a back seat to your truth. Show me the pain of the Father with heartfelt sorrow for my transgressions, knowing how deeply they have wounded the living Heart of my Heavenly Father; and help me to make a good confession that all stain of guilt may be washed away in the Precious Blood of my Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Think of yourself as God’s child, and of the wickedness of following Satan rather than your loving Father. Do not be in a hurry, and do not stress yourself because you cannot remember everything. Be honest with God and with yourself; this is all God asks of you. Do not fret about your sins. Remember, you are trying to recall them in order that you may be forgiven, not that you may be condemned, “A broken and a contrite heart, O God, You You will not despise.” Write down briefly what you remember of your sins. Don't try to depend on your memory. If there is any question you do not understand, let it alone, and go on, to the Next one. -------------------------------------------
Note: This section includes introspective introspective questions to think and write about. The intent of this next section is not to beat you over the head with the commandments, but to help bring to mind possible areas of unconfessed sin that help lead to repentance. repentance. Take note and add to your checklist! PERSONAL INVENTORY (Note The 10 Commandments in Exodus 20)
1. Pride
vanity or vain:
the quality of people who “Thou shalt have none other gods but have too much pride in their me.” own appearance, Have you been more interested in self abilities,achievements than in God? Have you made it your chief aim to be always on top? What have you been vain about; personal appearance, clothes, personality,
possessions, your family, family, ability, ability, success in games or in studies? Have you made fun of other people for their misfortunes, their sins, stupidity, or other weaknesses? Shown disrespect of another’s religious denomination or another’s religion? Talked too much or acted like a ‘show off off ’, calling attention to yourself? Been sorry for yourself, self-pitying? Refused to admit when you were in the wrong? Refused to apologize? Been resentful or not trusting of others through over-sensitiveness? Have you been stubborn and self-willed? In what ways? II. Idolatry
“Thou shalt not make to thyself any graven image, nor the likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or in the earth beneath, or in the water under the earth; thou shalt not bow down to them, nor worship them.” Idolatry: Have you put another person before God's law; by not going to church, or by committing some other sin to please that person?
the worship or excessive focus of a picture, person, object, or activity as a god
Have you wanted popularity so much that you have not said your prayers, or done some other good things, for fear of being laughed at? Have you loved money or clothes too much; or even sinned to get them? Gone to mediums, fortune-tellers or astrologers? III. Profanity
“Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain.” Profanity: Have you sworn/cussed? (Especially, have you misused the Holy Name of offensive or bad language Jesus?) Have you given way to fear, instead of turning to God for help? Been worried, afraid, allowed yourself to get panicked? Allowed yourself to feel that it was impossible even for God to help you?
IV. IV. Irreverence Irreverenc e
“Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath day.” Irreverence: Have you missed church, when you could have gone? having or showing a lack of Have you failed to pray as a lifestyle respect for someone or routine? Or to say them earnestly? Have something that is usually you always kept His day of rest as you treated with respect think it ought to be kept? Have you done some unnecessary work on Sunday? Have you always tried hard to worship God when in church? Or have you sometimes been irreverent? Or joked about holy things? Have you ever been ashamed of your Religion: ashamed of Jesus? V. Disobedienc Dis obediencee
“Honor thy father and a nd thy mother.” Have you been grateful enough for all your parents have done for you? Did you ever disobey them, or others who were over you; or did you ever obey them slowly and reluctantly? Have your actions ever caused them pain or shame? Have you ever deliberately disobeyed God or ignored His desires for you? In what way? Have you ever shown disregard for the laws of the Bible or church fellowship? For the laws of the land? Have you contributed as much as you ought to the support or the happiness of your parents? What sins have you committed with regard to your wife (husband), children, or other members of your family? Have you given as much care and attention as possible to the religious life of your family; for example, with regard to Grace at Meals, Family Prayers, Church going, etc.? Have you seen that your children had adequate and continuous religious instructions? Have you been just and generous to people in your employment or under your authority in business? In what ways have you failed? Have you tried to dominate the lives of others to an extreme, unreasonable, or unnecessary degree? How?
VI. Hate
“Thou shalt do no murder.” Have you killed anyone, either in outward deed, or in your heart? Have you wished that someone was dead? Have you been angry unjustly? Struck people? Or hurt them by ridicule or contempt? Have you ever cursed people? Have you gossiped about people? Contempt: Is there anyone whom you now hold a a feeling that someone or grudge against? Or are unwilling to something is not worthy of any forgive? (Think how often God has respect or approval forgiven you; and ask Him to help you to forgive and love your enemies for His sake.) Have you refused to help people who were in real need of help? Ignored the sick or the poor? Not tried to be friendly with people, especially with people who are not very popular? Have you been afraid to stand up for a person when others were mistreating him? Have you ever taught (or tempted) Impurity: another person to sin? VII. Impurity
“Thou shalt not commit adultery.” Have you been impure in thought, word or deed? Have you looked at evil pictures? Or read bad passages in books? Have you been immodest in actions, or in dress? Have you been lazy in prayers, work, or study? Neglected business, family, family, or social duties? Have you ever eaten or drunk, more than was good for you? Have you neglected the days of fasting or abstinence (God’s Holy days)?
a. not clean b. mixed with with somethin something g else that that is usually not as good c. sexual sexual in in a way that that is is considered morally wrong
Immodest: a. having having or showing a high or too too high opinion of yourself or your worth b.of clothing : showing a lot of your body in a way that is considered improper
Broken rules or resolutions which you have made for yourself? Allowed yourself to get too involved in media like movies, music, computer games, or sports, or other pastimes, to the extent of ignoring worthwhile things or obligations? Have you been cowardly in sickness or pain? Been unmindful of the suffering of the world? VIII. Theft
“Thou shalt not steal.” Have you ever stolen anything? What things? Have you shared in stolen goods? Have you cheated in business, games, or lessons? Have you been over-extravagant; gambled or bet too much? Tried hard to pay all your debts? Racked up unnecessary debt (credit card)? Have you remembered that God has given you all you have? Have you thanked Him enough? Have you given as much as you ought to the Church or to charities? Have you been stingy? Have you wasted time? IX. Deceit
“Thou shalt not bear false witness.” How many lies have you told? Have you exaggerated too much? Been deceitful, unfair, a hypocrite? Allowed others to receive blame for your faults? Been harsh toward others, or in speaking of others, for sins which you also have committed?
Deceit: dishonest behavior : behavior that is meant to fool or trick someone Hypocrite: a person who claims or pretends to have certain beliefs about what is right but who behaves in a way that disagrees with those beliefs
X. Discontent
“Thou shalt not covet.” Have you been jealous of others, because they had more things, or more money; or because they were better looking or more successful; or because someone loves
Discontent: a feeling of unhappiness or disapproval : a lack of contentment (satisfaction)
them more than you? Been grieved at the prosperity or ‘things’ of others? Felt jealously sad because of the position, talents, or fortune of others? Have you been glad when they failed, or were in trouble? Glad when you heard people speak ill of them? Have you allowed yourself to be sad and discouraged at times and not always fought to be brave and joyful? Have you tried to accept loss, sorrow or anything bad as ‘God’s will’ in your life? Have you thought that God does not love you? Have you ever given up trying to be good? ----------------------------- Note: During the Self-Examination, write about memories as they surface. This tool presents the opportunity to really think about those areas in your life. Invite God into the memories one by one as you repent and receive his forgiveness. SELF-EXAMINATION Pride is putting yourself in the place of God as the center of your life. It is the refusal to recognize one’s place as His creation and dependent on God for our existence. It is ignoring that He created us for a specific purpose which involves an active relationship WITH Him. Irreverence. Deliberate neglect of the worship of God whether in church or in our everyday life. Disregard of other Holy Days (feast days) or of additional opportunities for giving God honor. Failure to thank God or to express our gratitude adequately. Disrespect for God or holy things by deliberately treating them, in thought, word or deed, in a profane, despising what is right Slander: or over familiar manner (no special respect the act of making a false where it’s due). Use of holy things for fo r spoken statement that causes personal advantage, or the attempt to bribe or people to have a bad opinion of purchase favor with God by religious someone practices or promises. Backbiting: Sentimentality. Being satisfied with the appearance of holiness or seeking good
unkind talk about someone who is not present
feelings in church; beautiful ceremonies or a show of what looks holy without striving to obey God’s God’s will. Presumption. Dependence on self rather than on God, which robs us of His grace. With With presumption, we give ourselves permission to break a law or or an official promise we have made on the the grounds that we are doing just fine. Satisfaction or a
Prejudice: an unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group because of race, sex, religion, etc.
Integrity: the quality of being honest and fair
position of ‘I’m good enough’ over our spiritual achievements. Refusal to avoid, when possible, immediate occasions of temptation. Preference for own ideas, customs, schemes or techniques. Foolish optimism. Failure to recognize that we are to do our best because we are doing everything unto the Lord. Unwillingness to surrender to abide or actively walk in relationship with Christ, to let Him act in and through us. Failure to pray regularly for those around us or for things that we have a burden about. Worry,, Distrust. Refusal to recognize God’s wisdom, providence and love. Worry anxiety, anxiety, doubt, perfectionism- especially fear-motivated. Attempts to discern or control the future by spiritualism, astrology, fortunetelling or the like. Magic or superstition. Over-sensitiveness. Expectation that others will dislike, reject, or Patronizing: mistreat us; already deciding what others showing that you believe you are will think or say and, or quickness to take more intelligent or better than offense. A lack of courage co urage in accepting ac cepting other people responsibility, responsibility, or bravery in facing difficulty d ifficulty Partiality: or suffering. Surrender to feelings of an unfair tendency to treat one depression, gloom, negativity, negativity, person, group, or thing better discouragement, self-pity, self-pity, or fear of death, than another instead of fighting to be brave, cheerful and Flattery: Flattery: hopeful. praise that is not sincere Disobedience. Rejection of God’s known will in favor of our own interests or pleasures. Whether Gods spiritual or church ordained laws or governmental, society or even parental based rules, a slow and reluctant obedience. Failure when in
Fawning: to try to get the approval of an important or powerful person by giving that person praise, special attention, etc.
authority to fulfill responsibilities or consider the best interests of those under us. Refusal to learn God’s nature or will as revealed in scripture, teachings or expert advice, or what you hear through prayer, thoughtful reflection or the reading of religious books. b ooks. ‘Me first’ attitude, attitude, leaving little time, energy or interest for the things of God. Violation Violation of confidence/trust. Breaking of legitimate promises or contracts. Irresponsibility Irrespon sibility.. Betraying trust and ‘behaving badly’. Unnecessary disappointment of another, or the causing of shame or anxiety to those who love us. Impenitence. Refusal to search out and face up to our sins, or to confess them or admit them before God. Disregard of our sins or an attempt to ‘cover up’ that we are better than we are. Self-justification or discounting our sins as insignificant, natural or inevitable (“Oh, the devil made me do it”). Selfrighteous comparison of ourselves with others. Refusal to accept just punishment or to make things right when possible. Deceit or lying to escape the consequences of our sins, or allowing another to suffer the blame for our faults. Overcompensation or attempts at self-reform or self-punishment, to avoid surrender to God in humility. Shame (hurt pride), sorrow for ourselves because our sins make us less respectable than we like to think we are, or because we fear punishment or injury to our reputation, rather than sorrow for what sin is in the eyes of God. Refusal to admit that we were in the wrong or to apologize. Refusal to accept forgiveness from God or others. Doubt that God can forgive our sins, or failure to use the means of getting assurance of his forgiveness when we need it. Unwillingness to forgive ourselves. Vanity. Crediting to ourselves rather than to God our talents, abilities, insights, accomplishments, good works. Refusal to admit owing gratitude to others, or adequately to express appreciation for their help. Proclaiming moral standards but not exhibiting them - Hypocrisy. Hypocrisy. False humility. humility. Harsh judgment on others for faults we excuse in ourselves. Boasting, exaggeration, drawing attention to ourselves by talking too much, by claiming ability, wisdom, experience, or influence we do not have, or by ‘look at me’ antics or behavior. No concern over, excesses in time, money, money, or energy on looks, dress, surroundings, etc., in order to impress others; or deliberate slobbiness for the same purpose. Seeking, desiring or looking for flattery or compliments.
Arrogance. Insisting that others conform to our wishes, recognize our leadership, accept our own estimate of our worth. Being overbearing, argumentative, opinionated, stubbornly single-minded.
personality, education, skill, s kill, Snobbery. Pride over race, family, position, personality, achievements or possessions. ANGER is open rebellion against God or our fellow creatures. Its purpose and desire is to eliminate any obstacle to our self-seeking, to retaliate against any threat to our security, to avenge insult or injury to our person.
accept cept or fulfill God’s vocation. Resentment. Refusal to discern, ac Dissatisfaction with the talents, abilities, or opportunities He has given us. Unwillingness to face up to difficulties or sacrifices. Unjustified rebellion or complaint at the circumstances of our lives. Escape from reality or the attempt to force our will upon it. Transference to God, to our parents, to society, or to other individuals of the blame for our problems; hatred of God, or antisocial behavior. An inclination to always believe for the worst. Annoyance at things being the opposite of our expectation; profanity or grumbling. Attack upon another ano ther in anger. Murder in deed or desire. de sire. Pugnacity. Attack Combativeness or holding onto grudges. Injury to another by striking, cursing or insulting him; or by damaging his reputation or property. Quarrelsomeness, bickering, contradiction, nagging, rudeness, or snubbing. Vengeance for wrongs real or imagined, or even plotting or Retaliation. Vengeance planning vengeance. Harsh or excessive punishment. Hostility, Hostility, bad attitude, gloomy, gloomy, or rash judgment. Refusal to forgive, or to offer or accept ‘making peace’. Unwillingness to love, to do good to, or to pray for enemies. Boycotting or excluding another for selfish reasons. Destroying others in deed or character assassination. Finding happiness by uncooperativeness or disdain, because we have not got our way, or because we feel out of sorts or superior. p lace in God’s order of creation, manifested ENVY is dissatisfaction with our place in having a grudge regarding the happiness, blessings or Gods gifts and placement of others.
Jealousy. Offense at the talents, success or good fortune of others. Selfish or unnecessary rivalry or competition. Pleasure at others difficulties or distress. Belittling others. Malice. Ill-will, false accusations, slander, backbiting. Reading false motives into others. Promoting or retailing of gossip. Arousing, fostering or organizing struggles against others. Unnecessary criticism, even when true. Deliberate annoyance of others, teasing or bullying.
ability, Contempt. Belittling of another’s morally good behavior or character, ability, shortcomings, or failings. Prejudice against those we consider lower in rank or status, or versus those who think that about us, or who seem to threaten our security or position. Ridicule of persons, institutions or ideals. COVETOUSNESS is the refusal to respect the integrity of other creatures, expressed in the excessive accumulation of material things; in the use of other persons for our personal advantage; or in the quest for status, power or security at their expense.
po wer, influence, reputation, or Inordinate Ambition . Chasing after status, power, possessions at the expense of the moral law, law, or breaking promises, or of the rights of others. Ruthless or unfair competition. Putting self or family first. Going along with standards we recognize as wrong or less than ‘our best’ in order to get ahead. Secret and/or illegal or harmful plans for selfadvancement. Domination. Seeking to use or control others. Over protection of children; refusal to correct or punish so we won’t lose their affection; insistence that they conform to our ideal for them contrary to their own desires or calling in life. Imposing our will on others by force, by being sneaky or cunning, or refusal to cooperate. Over-readiness to advise or command; abuse of authority. authority. Patronizing, making others feel indebted, or considering con sidering ourselves treated in a bad or unfair way when we don’t get our way. Favoritism, partiality, partiality, flattery, flattery, fawning, or bribery to win support or affection. Refusal to uphold the truth to fulfill duties, to perform good acts, or to defend those wrongfully attacked, because we fear criticism or ridicule, or because we
seek to gain the favor or approval of others. Leading, tempting or encouraging another to sin. Avarice. Inordinate pursuit of wealth or material things. Theft, dishonesty, misrepresentation, or sharing in stolen goods. Cheating in business, taxes, school or games. Making worldly success the goal of our life or the standard for judging others.
Waste of natural resources or personal possessions. Prodigality. Waste Extravagance or living beyond our income, to impress others or to maintain status. Failure to pay debts. Gambling more than we can afford to lose, or to win unearned profits. Unnecessary borrowing or carelessness with another’s money. Spending on self instead of what is needed for the welfare of others. stingy. “What’s “What’s in it for Penurious. A general dislike of spending money - stingy. me” attitude or decisions based on financial or property self benefit. Refusal to support or help those who have helped us. Freeloading on others. Not tithing, giving to charity, or our time to good works. Failure to pay pledges promised to the Church or charities, when able to do so. GLUTTONY is the overindulgence of natural appetites for food and drink, and quest for pleasure or comfort. Intemperance. Demanding excessively high standards, or acting like a ‘know-it-all’, but in fact, not knowing much at all, but instead Lording over people like a bully. bully. Condemning things or pleasures as evil in themselves, attempting to prohibit their use rather than their abuse. Lack of Discipline . Negligence in keeping Holy days. Neglect of bodily health. Not getting sufficient rest, recreation, exercise or wholesome nourishment. Failure to use or to cooperate with available medical care when ill. Use of sickness as a means of escape from responsibilities.
Negligence: failure to take the care that a responsible person usually takes : lack of normal care or attention
LUST is the misuse of sex for personal gratification, demoralizing it from the holy purpose for which God has given it to us.
Unchastity. Characterized by sexual suggestiveness; being impure in conduct and intention. Unfaithfulness to one’s spouse. Sexual indulgence outside matrimony, matrimony, in thought or o r act, alone or with others. Immodesty. Stimulation of sexual desire in others by word, dress, or actions; or in one’s self by reading, pictures, or fantasies. Collecting or recounting dirty stories. Prudery. Fear of sex or condemnation of it as evil in itself. Refusal to seek adequate sexual instruction or the attempt to prevent others from obtaining it. Condemnation, secrecy, or repression of sex.
Tormenting of Cruelty. Deliberate infliction of pain, mental or physical. Tormenting animals. SLOTH is the refusal to respond to our opportunities for growth, service or sacrifice. Laziness in performing spiritual, mental or physical duties, or neglect of family, business or social obligations or basic politeness in showing respect for others.
Procrastination of disliked tasks. Busyness over unimportant things to avoid more important commitments. Spending excessive time to rest, play, play, amusement, television, gaming or the like. Waste Waste of employer’ employer ’s time, or poorly done or inadequate work. Indifference. Unconcern over injustice to others, especially currently accepted social standards; or unmindfulness of the suffering of the world. Being ‘one-sided’ on issues instead of learning both sides of a story. Failure to uphold Christian principles involved. Neglect of duties to state or community. Failure to provide adequately for employees, or in treating them well. Ignoring of needy, lonely or unpopular persons or unwillingness to minister to them. Insufficient attention to other Christians and needs of our family. family. Failure in walking the talk as a Christian.
----------------------------Now let’s ‘think’ on these things and a nd do some praying...
(These prayers are as a guide... what is important is that you make it right with God. Change them or flow from from them as the Holy Spirit leads)
PRAYER PRAYER AFTER SELFS ELFEXAMINATION
Confession: a written or spoken statement in which you say that you have done something wrong
(Really try to get quiet, meditative and listen for His answers after this prayer. prayer. I personally heard several words words that I quickly wrote down; some I had to look up in the dictionary because b ecause I didn’t didn’t know what they meant! Each thing He told me, I did have a problem with!)
O my God, how great are my sins! I wish I had never offended You! If by carelessness or ignorance I have forgotten anything in my selfexamination, please show it to me now that I make a good confession. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. CONTRITION Contrition:
O my God, I cry out to You You as the the state of feeling sorry for bad prodigal: Father, I have sinned against behavior heaven, and before You, You, and am no more worthy to be called Your child. But now, O God, give me true sorrow of heart for my many sins whereby I have grieved You, You, and enable me to make a full confession, that I may receive perfect cancellation of them, through Your infinite goodness. Amen. O God, I am very sorry that I have sinned against You, You, who are so good. Forgive me for Jesus' sake, and I will try to sin no more. Amen. O God, I love You You with my whole wh ole heart and above abo ve all things and am so sorry that I have hav e offended You. You. May I never offend You You any more. Oh, may I love You without ceasing, ce asing, and make mak e it my delight to serve You You and remain under Your canopy (Your will be done) of done) of protection. Amen.
*Note: the Form for Confession is modified as to confess directly directly to Jesus Christ, our High High Priest. ---------------------------FORM FOR CONFESSION
Kneel in place to Jesus and say: Forgive me and Bless me, Father, Father, for I have sinned.
Now accept that Jesus has given you His forgiveness and blessing (I personally visualized this great event... the Prodigal ‘me’ had come home!) In following the Prodigal Son story... now that the Father has run out to embrace you... do as the Prodigal Son did... immediately now confess to Him (Luke 15:21) : I confess to God Almighty, Almighty, and to you, Jesus, J esus, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed, by my fault, by my own fault, by my own most grievous fault. For these and all my other sins which I cannot now remember, remember, I am very sorry, I resolve to change, and ask pardon of God, and of you, Jesus. Holy Spirit, I welcome your teaching and a nd direction in my life, help me to walk in Holiness. Amen. Listen attentively to anything Christ may bring to mind through through the Holy Sprit; humbly accept his forgiveness.
---------------------------------MY NEW LIFE! Make your thanksgiving for you are are FREE!
I thank You, my God, for giving me the forgiveness of my sins, through the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ my Savior. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy Name.
Absolution: the act of forgiving someone for having done something wrong or sinful
Mercy: undeserved kindness
O most merciful God, who in forgiving our sins, and remembering them no more... You are so good and I am so unworthy, please accept my heartfelt appreciation for blotting out my transgressions. Let the grace of this absolution strengthen and sustain me, and may Your great mercy defend me evermore from all assaults of the enemy. Amen. O my God, I declare my thanks to You for receiving me as a forgiven child, by fighting against sin in the future. I decide by Your grace to avoid what is wrong, to believe what is true, to do what is right, and to continue as Your faithful soldier and servant until my life's end.
I give thanks to the Lord for his great goodness, and loving-kindness, in pardoning my sins. May the eternal Father, of His boundless mercy and by the life and death of his dear Son Jesus, enable me to persevere to the end longing longing to hear: “Well done, good g ood and faithful servant....Come and share your master’s happiness!” Amen. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Preparing for Deliverance Deliverance Getting Ready
Have a Bible handy. handy. A topical Bible is handy too incase other things get revealed during your deliverance-- same goes with a dictionary and thesaurus... you need to know what it IS or MEANS and it’s opposite so you can fight with the truth from the Word. Word. Lists of identified spirits Remember going through St. Augustine’s Augustine’s Guide? Remember the things you identified with and repented of? Sometimes things release and let let go, but if you’ve entertained them awhile or have strongholds built up around them, it’s time for deliverance. With each named one…in advance do your homework and have ready scriptures that are the positive opposite and the positive antonyms listed as well (you will use the scriptures and the antonyms as a wedge during your deliverance session. Example: if my problem is 'Depression', then I will look for scriptures that declare the opposite: JOY). I mentioned ‘strongholds’... Strongholds can take some extra unravelling and sometimes the ministry of truth, and reprogramming from lies believed, can be so powerful that spirits leave before you ever get on to doing deliverance. Here is a very valuable video called: The Ministry of Truth Breaks Strongholds - Dan Mohler Another video that is helpful is: On Love and Overcoming Strongholds/Deliverance Clear possible distractions! Turn off the phone. Take Take thoughts captive that encourage delay. Clear your schedule. Put out your 'Do not disturb' sign!
Box of Kleenex… possibly a waste basket (hey, who knows?) Wear comfortable clothes so you focus on what you're doing & not that collar that is too tight etc. Get into Praise and Worship!!!!!! Worship!!!!!! Give thanksgiving in advance for your deliverance & praise your great deliverer! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deliverance Call the spirit to attention by name
Let them know they are not welcome anymore & declare who you are in HIM… that you belong to JESUS. Exercise your authority by proclaiming it by the blood of Jesus (demons HATE HATE the blood of Jesus… this is just wisdom gleaned from deliverance ministries), AND by the authority in His name. Cast it out in Jesus' name
There are varied ways of casting it out, telling it to "GO!"…in the name of Jesus…. or cast it to the footstool of Jesus for His judgement. Whatever you decide it must align with scripture : ) Fight with the Word
After I give the first command to go in the name of Jesus…. I then begin to prophetically declare those positive scriptures as MINE! Example, if sadness is the vice, I fight with scriptures about JOY: JOY: "You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and new wine abound." Psalm 4:7 "For you "For you ( (I) will go out with joy and be led forth with peace; the mountains and the hills will break forth into shouts of joy before you before you (ME), and all the trees of the field will clap their hands." Isaiah 55:12 "The sound of joyful shouting and salvation is in the tents of the righteous; the right hand ha nd of the LORD does valiantly." valiantly." Psalm 118:15
Meet opposition with the 'impartation wedge'
Get out your ‘homework’, remember the vices; their definitions, and then the opposite, or Antonym. I impart those one word antonyms into my spirit, declaring they go where the enemy formerly occupied. "By the power of the Holy Spirit, I impart joy, gladness, peace, etc. into my spirit in those areas of former enemy occupation"-----see I'm prophetically speaking as if they aren't there anymore…. I am pushing them out because I'm already visualizing their displacement! *pay attention…. are you having any visions showing you things things holding on? on? Speak to those things being uprooted, torn down, cut, and destroyed in the name of Jesus. *….are you having physical manifestations of sorts? Coughing? tingling sensations, hiccups, heart racing, shaking etc.? This is Good!…. you're yo u're hitting it! Keep going! *….do you feel lighter? peace, joy, fire in your belly or another positive sensation? Good…. you're done…. congratulations overcomer in Jesus!!!
Keeping your deliverance We know full well they will try to return…. so now you must continue your discipline in taking thoughts captive, making efforts to avoid places, things, activities that will lead you back into sin. Reading the Word Word daily & especially continuing to focus on scriptures that fight whatever would attempt to return (Declare from a topical Bible or use a tool like the Bible Promise Series). Series ). Begin a lifestyle of self examination & journalling is a good way to monitor your growth. Example: 2/22 "Today he/she began to complain about our money situation again… and I went right back into immediate offense… but before finishing my sentence I caught myself…. I apologized and then realized I could turn this around for them as well and began to speak life, hope, patience --precepts from the Word Word into our conversation and it went from night to day! Then later in my prayer closet… after repenting -also to God for entertaining that spirit… I reaffirmed "I am forgiven,
and I am delivered"--- I began to study the Word Word regarding 'compassion' the opposite of that spirit of offense." 3/14 "Today "Today offense tried to rear it's ugly head again, but this time it remained a mental assault only….. It didn't come out my mouth, PRAISE YOU LORD!" Don't you know this discipline (self examination) is the path to conforming to Christ Jesus? You You will find your focus will shift as your relationship with Father God grows… you will love people more, understanding that they too may be where you once were. You'll You'll have that empathy emp athy for them while walking in praise and thanksgiving for your personal freedom. You You will begin to not think of 'right & wrong', but asking 'does this please Father God…. does this align with His Word?' And isn't that how you treat a lover? How wonderful this journey is… blessings as you go deeper and deeper into His heart! Always here to help... In Christ Jesus, F1 www.hearingGod.tv
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