“For sin will no longer be a master over you, since you are not under Law [as slaves], but under [unmerited] grace [as recipients of God’s favor and mercy].” (Romans 6:15;  Amplified)

Sin is the major route demons use to frustrate effort. 

In Joshua chapter is the story of how God’s people suffered embarrassing defeats in the hands of a defeated foe. All because someone chose to yield to temptations. 

If you have been having setbacks, experiencing failures and suffering defeats in life’s pursuits; stop blaming your ancestors and take responsibility. 

It is important to do a search to help you identify, isolate, and remove the root causes.

Like the Psalmist, you can pray thus:

“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psalm 139:23-24,KJV)

After which, acknowledge/repent of the sins that were pointed out to you.( See 1John 1:9) 

Repentance effectively removes the legal rights or routes of evil spirits. It cuts them off while vitalizing you to function in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Remember that repentance always leads to restoration. Whereas, those who cover up their sins do not prosper-They keep going in circles: defeated and frustrated!

Rededicate your life to God.

Affirm your faith in God and the Finished works of Christ. 

Proclaim your liberty in Christ Jesus

Then go ahead and advance! Shalom

Further studies: 

Read Joshua chapter 7

Hephzibah Christly #theSpiritualWarrior