Author: Hephzibah Christly

I am a Christian counselor and spiritual therapist

Prayer Focus for Today: Overcome Betrayal or Treachery. 

Prayer Goals:

*Exposure and restraining of the treacherous people in your life.

*Stop treachery and betrayals from trending in your life.

*Be surrounded with loyalists and not sycophants. 

Bible Base: Psalm 55: 12-14, Job 19:13-14,19

Sadly, betrayals never come from your enemies. 

Betrayal is disloyalty at its peak. Another word for betrayal is Treachery. The emotional hurts from betrayal is most often worse than physical pain. Hence, David cried about it in Psalm 41:9-10.

A treacherous person backstabs, betrays confidence, is hate-full, deceptive, disloyal,  throws friends under the bus, etc.

God hates treachery even among married people. Hence His Word says, 

“Let none deal treacherously with the wife of his youth.(Malachi 2,:14-I6)

In both the Old and New Testaments, acts of betrayals ended in the loss of life. 

Example 1: Ahitophel.

Ahitophel was King David’s trusted friend and cabinet minister, and grandfather of Bathsheba. 

Bathsheba was Uriah’s wife, with whom David committed adultery. David murdered  Uriah by proxy in order to hide the sin. 

Although It was a shameful thing to happen in that era, it by no means justified his later actions.  Even though Ahitophel resented David for it, Divine justice was served.

And when the opportunity arose to vent, Ahithophel sided with a rebellious son in order to avenge the scandal.

And he ended up dead with his own hands,  when his plans failed. 

Read it up in-  2 Samuel 25:32-37, 16:21-23. 17:1,14,23; 18:6-15. Psalm 41:9

Example 2: Judas Iscariot:

He was a trusted disciple of Jesus Christ,  who sold him out to the religious bigots.

And when the enormity of his betrayal hit Judas Iscariot, he took his life: just like Ahitophel before him.

Ahitophel and Judas Iscariot, personified betrayals. They were both trusted friends who sold out to the enemy ( See 2 Samuel 15:31, 17:1-4, Matthew 26:14-16; Luke 22:2-6).

And both of them ended up the same way- death by suicide ( See 2 Samuel 17:24, Matthew 27:5)

God abhors treachery:

* Because it makes people irreconcilable or unappeasable (Read 2 Timothy 3:4).

Peter denied Jesus Christ but was restored.

Thomas doubted Him but his faith was built up.

Can you tell me about what happened to Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus Christ?

Part 2

Refuse to allow anger, bitterness, resentment. etc fester in you, it will produce treachery!

#PrayerPoints4Today:

1). Thank God for the lesson and the grace of repentance.

2. Do a soul search. If you have betrayed the confidences of people and sowed discord among them,  confess to God.

a). Affirm that you are forgiven and cleansed of all unrighteousness. 

b). Forgive all who ever betrayed you in life.

3. Ask God to expose, and restrain the treacherous people in your life. 

4. Thank God that He prepares a sumptuous meal for you, in the presence of your treacherous friends, and they are absolutely incapacitated and can no longer plot evil against you.

5. Affirm that the evil spirits influencing violence, deaths, disloyalty,  envy, jealousy, vengeance, revenge, unforgiveness and related evils, can no longer function in your world of influences. 

6. Affirm that the love of God poured into you, influences everyone in your world, for you are light and salt to the world.

7. Make that decision today, never to betray people, but rather, to motivate loving actions through them in Jesus Christ matchless name. 

Those who sent emails to me at, spiritualwarrior24@gmail.com 

God bless you all as we prayerfully work through the issues.

Shalom From Hephzibah Christly TheSpiritualWarrior August 5th 2024

Prayer Focus for Today: Confront – False Accusations & Injustices.

Prayer Goals: 

Deliverance from the evil trend of false accusations and injustices

With many people, false accusations or injustices is the norm of their lives. They can’t remember a time when they have been treated fairly, or not accused of something they did not do.

What a horrible and painful existence. 

Until you’ve had this experience, it’s not likely you’ll understand how much it hurts when you have suffered an injustice or are falsely accused. 

False accusations or Injustices, wounds the soul, and leaves you feeling worthless, and victimized; It cages  and puts the accused under the domination of the accuser.

If you do not confront false accusations or injustices, you’ll resent those who spread the falsehoods, and enable them to bully you.

It gets worse because, you’ll feel betrayed by those who heard, and never rose up to defend you. 

If you allow it to continue unaddressed, you’ll feel all alone,  low in self esteem and full of shame. Because, you’ll think everyone believes the falsehood.

If you can relate,  or know anyone who has been through that experience, the Good News is that,in Christ Jesus, you cannot remain a victim!

Bible Base: 1 John 5:4
“For whatever is born of God is victorious over the world; and this is the victory that conquers the world, even our faith.” 1 John 5:4 AMPC.
Deliverance Prayer:

Father, you are the righteous judge of the universe,  and I know you will do right by me.

Thank you for being my defense,  my advocate and the lover of my soul ❤️ 

Right now DAD, I need help getting over this hurt and anger in my soul, against those who brought unfounded charges against me.

Help me O God to get past these false accusations,  and other injustices.

I hold fast to your Word that no one can lay anything to my charge, for I stand justified by my faith in Christ Jesus.

Although this hurts deeply, and I feel betrayed by those who know the facts, but who did not speak up: in deference to your Word, I forgive everyone of them, and rest in you to vindicate me.

I ask that this be deleted out of my consciousness, subconsciousness, and deep consciousness, for I refuse to allow this bitter experience to continue as a norm in my life. 

*I refuse to allow this to be a trend in my life.

*I refuse to accept the status quo of being rewarded evil for good.

*I refuse to  be unappreciated, maligned, and backstabbed, or slandered, and condemned by selfish, self opinionated, manipulators, who refuse to take responsibility for their life.

*I refuse to be that person who takes the fall for someone else’s unrepentant actions.

*I refuse to be the victim of situations or circumstances, or suffer any form of abuse.

I know who I am in Christ. 

I am victorious by my faith in Christ Jesus, and there is no condemnation to me for I am led by, and walk in the Spirit, and do not fulfill the lust of the sinful nature.

Thank you Father that sin no longer has dominion over me. 

 I acknowledge that I sinned against your Holiness, and I am grateful for your forgiveness of sins and cleansing from all unrighteousness. 

I rebuke all the evil spirits that are trying to influence people against  my relationships and  career.  For, to subvert a person in his/her cause, You will not allow,O God.

I command to go at once to the feet of Jesus Christ, the lying spirits of falsehood,  manipulation,  blaming, treachery, betrayal, as well as those influencing bullying, violence, control, domination, anger, bitterness, resentment, vindictiveness, enmity, variance and their relatives.

I declared that all the evil seeds of slander, gossip, and related evils are destroyed.

Thank you Father, for healing my hurts, and for granting me the grace to forgive them, and to move on. 

Thank you Father that all the handwriting of ordinances working against me has been nailed to the Cross.

From today, I walk in the liberty that I have in Christ Jesus and refuse to be drawn into any form of bondage to satan and his human agents.

I am free  from all satanic poisons, in the matchless name of Jesus  Christ. 

If this prayer ministered to a need, please email me with a testimony. 

spiritualwarrior24@gmail.com 

God bless you and keep you victorious, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ.

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly,  August 4th, 2024

Prayer Focus for Today: Exaltation of Righteousness in our Nation.

Prayer Goals:

*Neutralize Election Frauds.

* Exposure of injustices.

*Implosion of all structures &   infrastructures that circumvents justice,

*Restoration of Righteousness.

Bible Base: Psalm 139:7

“Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence?” Psalm 139:7 NASB1995 

#PrayerPoints4Today:

1).Pray in tongues (if you have the gift), and worship in songs.

2).Proclaim that God  is the Monarch of the universe who rules in the affairs of nations. 

2b) Identify with all the sins of your nation, especially idolatry, social injustices, collapse of the family, murders, wickedness, etc.

2c). Affirm that you and your nations are forgiven and cleansed of all unrighteousness. 

3).Command to go at once to the feet of Jesus Christ, all the evil spirits that are influencing  election fraudsters, and other evils.

4) Release divine judgments on infrastructures, structures,  and everything else that has been or will be used to pervert justice,  increase hardships or enforce unrighteousness.

5). Command to be destroyed at once, the power base of evils, and all connections, links, and relationships with the pride/backbone of their power, financiers, supporters and enablers.

6).Release Divine justice on whoever/whatever is involved in the training, instigation, funding, supporting, and weaponizing ungodly agendas with their evil election-fraud & social injustices.

7).Declare that all the aforementioned should self-destruct by disintegration, internal strife, or economic failures.

8). Declare that the boomerang effects of anxiety attacks and sleeplessness, are on all initiators and instigators of evil policies, until they withdraw, so that they will know that God is the Monarch of the world, and they are mere humans. 

8b) Command all altars and activities of false worship to implode. 

9. Affirm that this is the era of righteousness, and the reproaches of idolatry, occultism,  voodooism, wickedness, sexual immoralities, and related evils, are rolled away.

10). Pray for the grace of God that brings salvation to be accepted in your nation, and ask God to raise up or send ministers of the Gospel, so that many more wil be won to Christ.

11. Pray that Believers will grow in grace and in the knowledge of God. 

12. Thank God that all infrastructures, and structures of evils, are disintegrating, and peace and wellness is upon God’s people.

13). Affirm that any attempt to frustrate the Gospel, and enforce evil decrees, is dead on arrival.

14). Thank God for being awesome and fearful in praises.  God bless you all.

I would like to receive emails from you about how “Prayer Focus” has helped you.

Email: spiritualwarrior24@gmail.com

Shalom from  Hephzibah Christly, TheSpiritualWarrior , August 3rd, 2024.

Prayer Focus for Today: Overcome Discouragement. 

Discouragement comes when we focus on problems instead of on God.

Discouragement comes, when you see limited income and the bills that are past due date!

Discouragement comes when after praying and fasting, your health situation is not changing!

Discouragement creeps stealthily like a thief in the night. You begin to feel disappointed, worthless, tired and exhausted. You feel caged in!

Unless you stop it right there, discouragement can deteriorate to depression, and degenerate further,  to clinical depression.  

Refuse to allow satan kill your joy, steal your happiness and destroy your life. 

Say to yourself, 

“I refuse to be discouraged! I am coming out of this quagmire in Jesus’ name. 

David knew how quickly discouragement can open doors for increased activities of evil spirits, hence He

“ encouraged himself In the LORD” 1 Samuel 30:6.

How?

He turned to God, sought directions, and obeyed God (1 Samuel 30: 7-20)

David was in a bad place, but God brought him out with plenty!

Principles for Overcoming
 Discouragement: (Read Proverbs 3:5-7)

This shall be a pray-along session:

1). Trust God with ALL your heart. (Pr 3:5a). 

To trust God means to have absolute confidence in Him. It involves knowing in your heart that, If HE did It before, HE will do it again. 

Understand that what God did for others, he can and will do for you.  

God’s reputation precedes Him. He never fails. 

A1). Prayer Points:

*Thank God that there is an end in sight for all your issues. 

*Ask forgiveness for all the ways you have idolized problems. 

*Thank God for forgiveness of sins and cleansing from all unrighteousness. 

*Affirm your trust in Him by declaring that God remains faithful and will do right by you.

2). Don’t lean on your own understanding( vs 5b).

  Learn to see things from a better outlook- think outside the box,  and never attempt to preempt God, nor box Him. 

B2). Prayer Points

*Ask God to open the eyes of your innerman, to enable you see beyond real-time into HIS enabling grace.

*Ask God to increase your acumen  to enable quickness of perception, and the skill of making accurate decisions.

3). Acknowledge God in ALL your ways.( vs 6a) 

Never be in a hurry to make decisions. Pray and watch for God’s directions.  You will know intuitively what to do, when peace floods your soul.

C3).Prayer Points:

*Thank God that you are growing in patience, knowledge and understanding. 

*Declare  that in Him you live, move, have your being, and can do all things by His enabling grace alone.

*Thank God that the Holy Spirit is your ever-present helper who leads, guides, teaches,  and is working ‘in you’ both to will and do God’s will. 

4) Obedience of Divine Directives: 

Review 1 Samuel 30:7-20, and you will get it that a change in circumstances occurs when you act on God’s Word.

D4.Prayer Point:

*Affirm that your mind is the mind of Christ, and that your food is to do God’s will at all times. 

* Declare that all imaginations, ideologies, philosophies,  false religious doctrines no longer have power to confuse you.

*Declare that you are willing and obedient and shall eat the good of the land.

*Affirm that God has caused all things to Work together for your good, therefore, there is a lifting up for you, physically, spiritually, emotionally and financially.

5). Be humble: “ be not wise in your own eyes,”(vs7b) Humility involves submission and courtesy. 

5a)Submit to God’s WAY of re-solutions. His foolishness is far wiser than the wisdom of the wisest human! 

5b) Extend courtesy to others, for God gives more grace to the humble, but opposes the proud( Read James 4-6-12). 

You should avoid Divine opposition!

E5)Prayer Points:

*Command to go at once, to the feet of Jesus Christ,  all the evil spirits influencing pride, disobedience, discouragement, confusion, lethargy, procrastination, disappointments,  unrealistic expectations and spiritual blindness.

*Command destruction on all  structures, Infrastructures, routes, links, and doorways that enabled the incursions and activities of evil spirits into your world of influences.

6). Fear God (vs7a) 

To fear God is to depart from evil.

F6)Prayer Points:

*Declare that you stand in awe of GOD and that the power to sin against His Holiness no longer functions.

* Affirm that as God is love, so are you in this world .

*Recommit yourself to God

7). Depart  from evil(vs7b)

G7)Prayer Points;

*Thank God that you are born again and thus a new creature in Christ.

*Affirm that the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made you free from the law of sin and death.

*Declare that you are imparted and imputed with God’s righteousness and sin no longer has dominion over you.

*Affirm that you have believed and received Christ and as a child of God, you are light and salt in this earth.

*Declare that your good deeds will point others to Christ for healings, deliverance, prosperity, security, and general welfare characterizes your existence in this world, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ ♥️ 

If you have prayer needs or special prayer requests send me an email spiritualwarrior24@gmail.com 

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, TheSpiritualWarrior, August 2nd, 2024

Prayer Focus for Today: Impoverished & Abandoned Seniors 2 (Deliverance Prayers)

 In Part 1, our prayer was for those who are working against God’s Word and neglect to support their parents.

It is important to understand that when you slander your parents, and dishonor them by neglect, you activate the divine curses of death (Read Matthew 15:4, Mark 7:10); Which shows up in hardships,  unwellness, disfavor, etc.

Additionally, you are at risk of having your children pay you back, with the evil you pioneered. Read Galatians 6:7

2. However, if you have been abandoned by loved ones, whether you are impoverished or  not, the following Deliverance Prayer Points are for you:

Deliverance Prayer Points:

2a). Thank God for the good gifts He gave you ‘in’ your children.

2b). Acknowledge that you have not acted justly, shown mercy and  walked humbly before Him, in the upbringing of your children ( Micah 6:8)

2c). Believe in your heart that God has forgiven your sins and cleansed you from all unrighteousness, in accordance with 1 John 1:9

2d). Give your children and everyone else who have wronged you, the grace of forgiveness that you have received from God:

*Caution: 
Biblically, if you don’t forgive others, you place yourself at a disadvantage with satan, and payment for your sins will be required of you. See Mathew 6:12, 14-15, Matthew 18:21-35, Mark 11:24-26, 2 Corinthians 2:10-11, Ephesians 1:6

2e) Thank God for working ‘in you’ both to will and to do His good pleasure. 

2f). Read Psalm 139:23-24 and ask God to bring to memory all negatives in your heart that do not glorify Him.

2g) Call out all the names of your children, and anyone else who hurt you, denied your rights, or has in any way contributed to your present traumatic life, say out loud- I… (your name) forgive you.

Have A Pity party!

2h) You are free to have a pity-party right away, and for the last time. Because, after today, your life will change for the better, in Jesus’ name.

Things to do At your pity party, 

This will be very emotional for you, but it is necessary if you want to come out of the quagmire that you are in.

a). Call each person’s name and rehash (say) what evil he/she did against you. After which,  declare “but I forgive you”

b). Recant (revoke) the curses Or evil words you released to them.

2i) Thank God that the burdens have been lifted off your shoulders, all yokes have been destroyed, and your wounded soul has been healed.

2j) Affirm that you are a child of God and your life is hidden in Christ who leads you in victory over all life challenges.

2k) Command to go at once to the feet of Jesus Christ,  all the evil spirits influencing, enforcing, or executing curses,  hostilities, bitterness,  revenge, abandonment,  neglect, disobedience,  and slandering. Including,  anger, unforgiveness,  evil and repressed memories, manipulation, rejection, adversities, illnesses, and all manner of evils.

2L). Declare that Christ Jesus manifested to destroy the works of the devil, therefore all satanic structures,  and infrastructures, established for the reinforcement of evils, against you and yours,  should implode right away.

2m) Thank God for making you more than a conqueror, and declare that you are an overcomer, and nothing shall hinder your progression, healings,  prosperity and Godliness. 

2n). Affirm  that the grace of God that brings repentance,  forgiveness, reconciliation and restoration, have appeared to your children and all who abandoned you.

2o). Affirm that God has turned your mourning into dancing again, he has lifted your sorrows and your children and Grandchildren will come to your light and kings to the brightness of your rising. 

2p) Arise, shine.  Refuse to live as the rejected and abandoned. Clean up your space. Take a shower and clean up nicely.  Read your Bible and sing songs of worship and deliverance. 

It is very important to have a cheerful and joyous outlook. Have faith that God has moved on your behalf 🙏🏽 

My Prayer for you:

Father God, thank you for delivering your child from the forces of darkness.

Thank you for bringing peace between them and their loved ones, and restoring to them the joy of salvation.

Draw near to you through this situation,  those who have not yet encountered Christ , so that they will be reconciled and grow in righteousness.

I now release to him/her  and all those reading this, your grace and favor to work together for good to them,  in the matchless name of Jesus Christ.

Next will be deliverance prayer, for those who despite caring for parents, and loved ones, are still oppressed by evil spirits. 

Note that sickness is an incipient death. 

Don’t forget to share with others,  or to send me an email if you have questions or need ministry.

Email:

spiritualwarrior24@gmail.com 

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly TheSpiritualWarrior August 1st 2024

Prayer Focus for Today: Impoverished & Abandoned Seniors (1).

In order to reinforce the importance of Family as a support network, God gave a command with a promise to His people which states:

“ Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God commanded you, that your days may be prolonged and that it may go well with you in the land which the Lord your God gives you.” Deuteronomy 5:16 AMPC 

It is so sad that there are many seniors in our society,  who are  unsupported by family, as ordained by God.

Most of these seniors spent the better part of their lives, giving value to the lives of relatives, friends and kids.

Some even took care of Grandchildren whose parents were either dead physically or became irresponsible due to addictions.  

To whom much is given, much is expected ( Luke 12:48)

How just is it that in their old age,  those who worked so hard to give others a life, are now abandoned  and are impoverished. 

Do you not know that the measure you use for others will be measured back to you? See Luke 6:38

When God gave us this prayer focus this morning, it made us all emotional. It brought back both fond and painful memories.

You need to do a search of your relationships:

A). to ascertain if you are doing God’s will, or 

B). have reneged on your responsibilities to your family.

From the Biblical Perspectives,  you are responsible to help others, especially your parents and relatives. (See 1 Peter 3:11, Galatians 6:10, Luke 6:27-28)

From our opening scriptures taken from Isaiah 58, which we have as a picture- post, (make time to read it): 

God clearly states why you are going through what you are going through.

The solution to your problem lies not only in fasting and deliverance prayers, but most importantly, in the change of your attitude and actions. 

The way Forward:

1). If you have a family that you are not supporting, have a change of mind.

1b). Ask and receive forgiveness from God and change your actions to reflect your new mindset.

1c). Command to go at once to the feet of Jesus Christ, all the evil spirits that have been executing on you, the curses of death, destructions,  hardship, frustrating circumstances, illness,  disfavor,  injustices, and all related evils.

1d) Thank God for the grace of repentance and the enabling grace to make amends.

1e) Affirm the blessings of God in Isaiah 58:8-12. Speak it over yourself until your adversities change to blessings.

1f) Apologize to those you hurt by your behavior, attitude and actions. 

1g) Resolve to love people, do right by them despite who they are or what they have done to you.

Then your fasting and prayers will make sense.

Next, will be for those who have been abandoned by family, and a prayer session for all.

If you have been benefiting from this ‘Prayer Focus’, make sure you share it with others.

If you need prayers or spiritual therapy (deliverance), send me an email to: spiritualwarrior24@gmail.com 

My Prayer for you:

Our Father and God,thank you for loving us despite our shortcomings. 

I identify with those who have reneged on their responsibilities for whatever reasons, and admit that we disobeyed You.

We receive forgiveness of sins and cleansing from all unrighteousness.

Thank you for the grace of reconciliation, forgiveness and healings of the hurts that created the anomaly.

I ask God that you heal the hearts, and memories of all involved,  and that you work in them both to will and to do of your good pleasure. 

As you heal relationships Fatger, heal finances and resources also. 

We are grateful for the repentance, redemption, reconciliation, and restoration that is possible because of Jesus Christ. In the matchless name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amein.

Part 2 continues tomorrow. 

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly,July 31st 2024

Prayer Focus for Today: Get rid of slander (Part 2)

In Part 1, we discussed what slander involves, who the slanderer is (Gr. diabolos, English devil), what slandering does,  and the dangers of not ridding the self of slander.

And you also had a Prayer Action segment which involved the reading and acting on Psalm 139:23-24.

If you are honest in your quest for deliverance from all attacks of evil spirits, you will be humble and exercise self discipline: And as God’s Word says, 

“ Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. Ephesians 4:29”

Before we pray today, we shall  discuss how you can get rid of slandering and live a Godly life in Christ Jesus. 

Deliverance session:

Deliverance, so you know, is Ground level Spiritual Warfare.

Deliverance involves not only the casting out of demons (Read Luke 10:19) but to intentionally live by God’s righteous standards in this world (Read I Timothy 6:12).

It is important to “fight the good fight of faith” (1 Timothy 6:12). For we are victorious over,  or overcome  this world by our faith (See 1 John 5:4).

If evil spirits are cast out of people or environments, and they are not filled with or produce righteousness, demonization multiplies (Read Matthew 12:43-45).

In order to get rid of the ability to slander, it is important to,

a). Clearly define WHOSE you are and WHO you are. If you are born again, you are a child of God ( Read John 1:12, 1 John 3:1).

b). Have a clear understanding of what God requires of you: The Bible says,

  “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, and to love kindness and mercy, and to humble yourself and walk humbly with your God? [Deut. 10:12, 13.]”Micah 6:8 AMPC 

c).  Have working principles from the Bible that will undergird you in decision making, and also guide your conduct in interpersonal relationships.

Ci). For example, love everyone unconditionally, but Trust only God. Read Luke 6:32-38, Jeremiah 17:5-8)

If you love everyone, you won’t slander them or hurt them, and if you Trust in God with all your heart, He will direct your ways to success, and you will not need to throw anyone under the bus, in order to be a hero!

If you need further guidance on this, contact me via Facebook messenger or email: spiritualwarrior24@gmail.com 

LET US PRAY:

*). Father God, thank you for your Word that has brought enlightening to me. 

*). I acknowledge that I have slandered and done wickedly against you.

*). In consonance with Your Word, I believe that I am forgiven and cleansed of all unrighteousness.

*). I affirm that I have everything I need to live a Godly life in Christ Jesus,  for as your child, I now have your divine nature. 

*). I stand against all ingrained abilities that are working contrary to God’s Word, as well as biases, prejudices, slandering, partiality, blaming, irresponsibility and all other related evils. 

*). And I command all the evil spirits influencing these negatives in my life and relationships,  to go at once to the feet of Jesus Christ. 

*). I affirm that I am born of God and hereby proclaim that all ancestral yokes, curses, genetic disorders and other negatives can no longer affect, determine or influence my life and relationships.

*). For I….(name) have been delivered from the domain of darkness, and translated into the Kingdom of God’s Son of love.

*). I proclaim that sin no longer has dominion over me and that I am now producing fruits of righteousness, for I am increasing in love, joy, peace, longsuffering(patience),  gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance (selfcontrol)(Galatians 5:22-24).

*). Thank you Father God that Christ manifested and destroyed the works of the devil, and in Him, I have entered into the blessings of Abraham.

*). Whatever I lay my hands on to prosper, I shall live a long and healthy life and proclaim God’s goodness in this life.

*). My life shall continually display Your goodness to my world,  in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. 

*) You are an important link in spreading the Good News. Therefore,  share this with others.

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, TheSpiritualWarrior, July 30th 2024.

Prayer Focus for Today: Get rid of slander (Part 1)

Going forward with yesterday’s Prayer Focus on “Grace to keep Making Right Choices’, we have to get rid of slander as God’s Word commands in  Ephesians 4:31:

“Let all bitterness and indignation and wrath (passion, rage, bad temper) and resentment (anger, animosity) and quarreling (brawling, clamor, contention) and slander (evil-speaking, abusive or blasphemous language) be banished from you, with all malice (spite, ill will, or baseness of any kind). Ephesians 4:31 AMPC

Slander is derived from the Greek word ‘diabolos’, 

Slanderer describes satan, who is the personification of evils. 

Slander effectively  describes some of satan the devil’s activities against God, and Humanity ( See Matthew 4:8-11, Revelation 12:9). 

Slander involves weaponizing falsehood in order to malign, defame, or destroy another person’s reputation, for your own benefits, also include gossiping,  backbiting, destructive criticism, and related evils.

Slander is deeply rooted in pride, delusions,  anger, unforgiveness, ungodly ambitions, resentment. jealousy, false self image, etc, and originates from an evil and wicked heart.

Slander opens doors for evil spirits, to use humans to perpetuate acts of violence, against other humans, which results in death of humans and destruction of properties. 

If you are a slanderer, you are satan’s human agent, and satan is fulfilling his mission to kill, steal and destroy humans through you.

Enough! Stop already! Refuse to be satan’s agent!

Slander is a common denominator not only among the political class, but also among Christians. 

Paul encountered it in his day,  hence he wrote in Philippians 1:15 (AMPC) that some

“… [actually] preach Christ (the Messiah) [for no better reason than] out of envy and rivalry (party spirit), but others are doing so out of a loyal spirit and goodwill.”.

I have had my fair share of character defamation, by some internet  Christian ministers, who slandered my reputation, in order to have people leave our ministry pages and groups, to join theirs.

The reason their slander has been working against them is because my focus is on spreading the Gospel. While theirs has been on building a followership, and a name without regard to how they hurt others. 

I am not delusional. I do know  that the Mission is to preach the Gospel to all creatures. 

I know  also that God rewards diligence. 

Hence we do not solicit for financial aids in all our ministries, and are focused on doing God’s Work, when, where, and how HE called us to do it.

We work with Biblical Principles.

My attitude is similar to Paul’s who clarified his earlier statement as follows:

“[16] The latter [proclaim Christ] out of love, because they recognize and know that I am [providentially] put here for the defense of the good news (the Gospel). [17]  But the former preach Christ out of a party spirit, insincerely [out of no pure motive, but thinking to annoy me], supposing they are making my bondage more bitter and my chains more galling. [18]  But what does it matter, so long as either way, whether in pretense [for personal ends] or in all honesty [for the furtherance of the Truth], Christ is being proclaimed? And in that I [now] rejoice, yes, and I shall rejoice [hereafter] also. See Philippians 1:16-18, AMPC.

When you slander others, you attract destruction, and tell satan that you are in his camp.

Prayer Action:

Conduct a soul search- Apply the principle of Psalm 139: 23-24

Psalms 139:23-24 NLT

[23] Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. [24] Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.

I earnestly pray that your mind will be renewed and you will truly get rid of slander in your life.

See part 2 for deliverance prayers- same time tomorrow.

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, TheSpiritualWarrior, July 29th 2024

Prayer Focus for Today: Grace to keep Making Right Choices.

The Apostle Paul said in 

1 Corinthians 13:11 AMPC,   “When I was a child, 

I talked like a child, 

I thought like a child, 

I reasoned like a child; now that I have become a man,

 I am done with childish ways and have put them aside.”

Rather unfortunately, not many people grow into adulthood, mentally or emotionally, even though they look like an adult physically.

But their lack of mental development becomes evident, when they continue to make wrong choices, and expect different outcomes.

The choices you made yesterday are the reality of where you are living today.

 And the choices you make today will determine  the outcome of your tomorrow.

A major principle in life is that ‘as long as this earth remains, seedtime and harvest will never cease’.  ‘And what you sow is what you harvest’ ( Read Genesis 8:22, Galatians 6:7).

Because God knows how life-defining our choices are, He laid out very plainly in His Word:

  “I call heaven and earth to witness this day against you that I have set before you life and death, the blessings and the curses; therefore choose life, that you and your descendants may live” Deuteronomy 30:19 AMPC.

Your choices not only affect you, it crosses generation lines to affect your descendants. Just as the choices made by your parents piloted your suffering, sicknesses, sin, shame, etc.

Even though most spiritual, and mental health issues, have their root in parental choices, you have the power to stop it, from affecting your children, and the generations following.  

For example, if your parents were idolaters, gossips, planless- spenders, liberals,  stiff-necked etc, you have unwittingly learned their mannerisms, responses, attitude, behavior etc,. And it has become ingrained in you, 

You have become their ‘mini-me.’ not only have you inherited genes,  you are also the recipient of their failures, curses,  blessings , etc, unless you intentionally chart a different course for your life.

Your upbringing, or family orientation become evident in your career choice,  marriage, diet, problem solving skills, etc.

Even if you are born again, 

unless you take a stand against those learned evil behaviors, by appropriating the Finished Work of Christ, and intentionally make  right choices, the circle of evil won’t stop.

The power to change the narrative  and direction of your life and nation, is in the choices you make and your commitment to change. 

The same principles apply to nations who continue to execute policies that are contrary to God’s Word: the circle of evil will worsen- it never gets better. 

We are at a time in the world where evil is gaining ground: because Believers are making choices based on selfishness, party affiliations, and candidate biases. 

All these strengthen the circle of evils and unleash economic hardship, sufferings, slavery, rebellions, sexual immoralities, etc,  on the generations following.

Before you act, stop and think. 

On who or what will you be basing your choice on- selfish-self-interest, biases, affiliations, or on the Word of God.?

As Christians, we should not be under bondage to the spirit of error to continue in its oppression (Read 1 John 4:1-6).

Instead, we should prayerfully counter all lies with the Spirit of Truth and work out our salvation with awe and trembling.

Refuse to be victimized again!

 Deliverance from the spirit of error:

1). Thank God for the ability to make right choices  based on your new status as a child of God.

2).  Acknowledge your biases, selfishness, Bigotry, and projectionism, etc

2b). affirm God’s forgiveness and cleansing from all unrighteousness. 

3. Command to go at once to the feet of Jesus Christ, the spirit of error, and all the evil spirits influencing wrong decision making, selective amnesia, and disobedience, as well as those confusing, manipulating,  and controlling your choice making abilities.

4). Affirm that the Spirit of Truth is at work in your life and that God holds the World by the Word of His power and you are obedient to Him

5). Declare that you have chosen to serve God with your life, for life, and have been redeemed; therefore sins, curses, failures, rejection, sicknesses, mediocrity and all other evils cannot cross generational lines to torment, oppress or afflict you and yours.

 6). Declare that Abraham, your ancestor by faith, chose to believe in God, and he became known as the father of faith,  and through him you are now able to participate in the blessings of God in Him (See Genesis 15:6,Romans 4:3-5).

7). Pray for the people of your nation  and command the activities of the spirit of error to stop at once.

 9). Release upon your nation, state, county, city, and community, the anointing of God’s Spirit that enables righteousness.

10). Declare that the reproaches of sin are rolled away from your nation and righteousness now reigns 

11). Thank God that as the spiritual descendant of Abraham, you have chosen 

 life and blessings.

12). Proclaim that you have withdrawn support from those who are vehemently opposed to the Word of God, so that you and your bloodlines will not participate in the outcomes of their sins, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ ♥️. 

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly,  July 28th, 2024

Prayer Focus for Today: Overcome Bigotry to embrace the God-kind of Love.

According to Dictionary.com, Bigotry refers to  “stubborn and complete intolerance of any creed, belief, or opinion that differs from one’s own” 

Bigotry is also synonymous to dogmatism, sectarianism, discrimination, bias, narrow-mindedness, etc.

Many of us who are closet religious bigots, racists, haters, etc., cannot tolerate those who are not privy to the revelations that we have about certain things. 

It is not Godly to be hostile and condemning of those who are at different levels in their spiritual growth and understanding.

The goal of the Christian life is to develop Christlikeness in worship, character and service.

We are called to Preach the Gospel (Good News) to every creature, and not to run them off with our religious bigotry.

In Romans 10:2, Paul bears record that the Jews had a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.

Their affection for God was out of sync with who God is: 

The Bible says,

“God is love” (See 1 John 4:7-8)

Unlike the Pharisees who were religious bigots,  you should refuse to be locked into a concept of God that puts Him in a straightjacket.

If you do not love others as God loves you and them, you err not knowing the Scriptures. And you will become hateful towards others.

Love is what shows whose child you are ( See I John 3)

Religious bigotry often deteriorates to prejudice.  

Hence the pharisees could not accept that:

“the Grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men” (Titus 2:11 NASB1995)

Prejudice makes people spew hateful words and make derogatory comments.

Read how the Pharisees scornfully inferred that Jesus Christ was born out of sexual immoralities. They also made derogatory remarks about him being the son of a carpenter (See John 8:39-41, Matthew 13:55, Luke 4:22).

The apostles were also referred to as unlearned men (See Acts 4:13).

We should overcome that narrow-mindedness about God, and embrace the truth that, though God hates sins, He loves the sinners.

We should give out the messages that point sinners to the love of God, and not highlight their sins, unless it is to point them to the forgiveness that is available in Christ.

“God is love…and as He is so are we in this world” His desire is that all should come to repentance.  Hence we preach the Good News.

The Good News tells people what Christ accomplished for them. It points people to a new life in Christ, and lets them know that God forgives their past, and that HE provides the help they need to make the new life work.

And when they accept Jesus Christ, we instruct them in righteousness till they come to maturity.

We need to overcome that mindset of Bigotry and embrace the love of God with a renewed mind. 

Let us Pray:

Father God, thank you for loving me while I was lost in sin.

Thank you for the grace of salvation that appeared to me and to all others as well.

I am grateful that your goodness led me to repentance, for It is all by your grace. 

I acknowledge my Bigotry, intolerance, anger, frustrations and holier-than-thou-attitude, which has alienated people from Christ and the Church.

I receive forgiveness of sins and cleansing from all unrighteousness.

I command to go at once to the feet of Jesus Christ,  and with their relatives, all the evil spirits influencing me to behave like the devil’s advocate,  as well as the spirits of scorn, bitterness, self righteousness, discrimination,  prejudices, hate, and low self esteem. 

I declare that the love  of God poured in me by the Holy Spirit, enables me to function with the right concept of God.

From today, I declare that the Word of God forms the framework for my thoughts, 

gains ascendancy in my life, and produces the results of what it says, in all aspects and facets of my life. 

From henceforth, I walk the pathways of righteousness, and be a blessing to all peoples.

 I affirm that I will refrain from cursing or use swear words, I will only do to others what I wish to be done to me, 

I declare that I will be quick to hear, slow to speak and never respond in anger. 

Thank you Father for working ‘in me’ both to will and to do of your good pleasure, and also for the life I now live by faith in Christ Jesus. 

Use me mightily Father, to propagate the Gospel and draw many to you, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. Amen

Finally, Luke 6:35 NLT

  “Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked.” 

Shalom From Hephzibah Christly, TheSpiritualWarrior, July 27, 2024