Hope in the Darkness: A Reflection on Spiritual Warfare
There are seasons in life when everything feels like it’s unraveling. The weight of anxiety, grief, discouragement, and confusion presses so heavily that even getting out of bed can feel like a battle. In those moments, we cry out, “Where is God?”
We may not realize it, but what we’re experiencing is more than just emotional or mental distress—it’s often the front lines of a spiritual battle.
“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” — Ephesians 6:12
This verse pulls back the veil. It reveals a reality that’s easy to overlook: our lives are part of a greater, invisible war between light and darkness. But even in the deepest valleys, there’s a hope that never fades—not just a vague optimism, but a living, breathing hope anchored in the power and presence of God.
1. Understanding the Nature of the Battle
Spiritual warfare isn’t just for theologians or missionaries—it’s for every believer. The moment you gave your life to Jesus, you entered a battlefield. And here’s the hard truth: the enemy doesn’t attack those who aren’t a threat. If you’re feeling the heat, it may be because you carry a purpose that terrifies hell.
The enemy’s mission is clear:
“To steal, kill, and destroy.”(John 10:10)
He targets your identity, distorts your view of God, and whispers lies that feed fear, shame, and despair. His tactics are subtle—discouragement, spiritual fatigue, toxic thoughts, and strained relationships.
But there’s power in recognition. Once we realize the battle is spiritual, we stop blaming people or circumstances and start standing in spiritual authority.
2. You Are Not Alone in the Darkness
One of Satan’s most effective lies is isolation. He wants you to believe you’re the only one going through it—that you’ve been abandoned. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Consider these biblical examples:
David cried, “How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?” (Psalm 13:1)
Elijah, overwhelmed and burned out, asked God to end his life (1 Kings 19).
Even Jesus felt crushing sorrow before the cross (Matthew 26:38).
They all faced dark nights of the soul. And God did not abandon them—and He won’t abandon you.
Faith doesn’t deny the pain. It clings to God through it. Hope whispers, “Even here, He is with me.”
3. Equipped for the Battle: The Armor of God
God doesn’t send us into battle unarmed. In Ephesians 6:13–17, Paul lays out the spiritual armor available to every believer:
Belt of Truth – Ground yourself in the truth of who God is and who you are in Him.
Breastplate of Righteousness – You are covered by Jesus’ righteousness. Grace still holds you when you stumble.
Shoes of Peace – Let His peace steady your steps, even in chaos.
Shield of Faith – Protects against doubt, fear, and spiritual attacks.
Helmet of Salvation – Secures your mind with the truth of your identity and eternity.
Sword of the Spirit (God’s Word) – Your only offensive weapon. Use it boldly, like Jesus did when tempted.
This armor isn’t just metaphorical. It becomes real as we draw near to Christ and walk daily with Him.
4. Prayer and Praise: Your Greatest Weapons
Too often, prayer is our last resort. But in the kingdom of God, prayer is the first line of defense. Ephesians 6:18 tells us to “pray in the Spirit on all occasions.”
Prayer changes things. It brings clarity, authority, and breakthrough. When you pray, you invite heaven to move on your behalf.
And don’t underestimate praise. In 2 Chronicles 20, when Judah faced an army, Jehoshaphat put worshippers on the front line. As they sang, “Give thanks to the Lord, for His love endures forever,” God confused their enemies and gave them victory.
Praise doesn’t deny the battle. It declares who wins.
Praise when you feel like giving up. Worship when your heart is breaking. There is power in your praise.
5. Light Always Wins
Here’s the truth the enemy hates: he cannot overcome the Light.
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5
Jesus doesn’t just bring light—He is the Light. And when He steps into your situation, darkness has no choice but to flee.
No matter how dark it feels now, this is not the end of your story. Your breakthrough could be one prayer, one worship song, one act of faith away.
6. Holding On to Hope When You Feel Like Letting Go
Let’s be real: sometimes hope feels like a hollow word. When you’re numb, exhausted, and overwhelmed, hope seems far away.
But hope doesn’t mean denying reality. It means believing in a greater one.
It’s holding on to the promise that:
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9
When you’re too tired to fight, whisper His name. When you can’t see the way forward, just take the next faithful step. The Spirit of God within you is stronger than what’s coming against you.
Hope is not passive. It’s a bold, defiant declaration that God is not done yet.
Reflect and Respond
Take a few minutes to reflect on these questions:
Where in your life do you sense spiritual resistance or warfare?
What lies has the enemy been whispering—and what truths from God’s Word can replace them?
Which part of the Armor of God do you need to put on today?
Are you isolating in silence or reaching out for help?
What does it mean for you to choose hope today?
A Prayer for Hope in the Battle
Father, I come before You weary and sometimes overwhelmed, but not without hope. I thank You that even in the darkest places, Your light is never far. Teach me to recognize the battles I face and to stand in the strength of Your Spirit. Help me to wear the armor You’ve given me—not in fear, but in confidence. Remind me that I am not alone. Fill me with Your truth, clothe me in Your righteousness, and steady me with Your peace. When I can’t find the words, let praise rise up in my soul. I declare that You are greater than every enemy I face. My hope is in You, Jesus—the Light that the darkness cannot overcome. In Your mighty name, Amen.
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” — Psalm 30:5
You may be in a battle now, but take heart—it’s not your final chapter. The war has already been won. Stand firm. Suit up. Pray boldly. Praise fiercely. And never forget: even in the deepest darkness, you are never without hope.
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Pornography is one of the most silently destructive spiritual battles of our generation. With just one click or tap, we open doors the enemy loves to walk through.
And if you’re caught in that cycle- you’re not alone. But more importantly: you’re not stuck.
The Truth About Pornography– Porn often feel harmless. Its’s private, popular, and – let’s be honest-everywhere. But the truth is:
It distorts your view of intimacy.
It wounds your soul.
It opens the door to spiritual bondage.
What feels pleasurable for a moment leaves you with long-term-torment-shame, guilt, anxiety, and spiritual heaviness. Worse, it invites demonic influence, especially when indulged in repeatedly without repentance.
Step 1: Confess and Cut off Access-
You can’t heal from what you are still hiding.
As Bible says, in Proverbs 28:13, “He who conceals his sin does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy”
Here’s how to start:
Delete all stored videos and images.
Uninstall apps and unsubscribe from explicit sites.
Destroy or burn all pornographic magazines or material.
Ask God for forgiveness-and believe He forgives you.
This isn’t just a digital detox-it’s spiritual warfare.
Step 2: Replace Habit-
Breaking a stronghold means replacing it, not just removing it.
Replace screen time with Bible time.
Journal your thoughts and track your triggers.
Fill your day with life-giving content-not soul-depleting distractions.
Step 3: Join the Right Community-
You were never meant to fight alone. Find a local church group, or online Christian group where you can grow spiritually, be honest without shame, and be called higher.
When you isolate, temptations amplifies.
When you are surrounded, freedom multiplies.
Step 4: Pray with Authority-
Here’s where it shifts from struggle to warfare. Use the prayer below to begin your deliverance journey:
Deliverance Prayer from Pornography
Father God. Thank You for your goodness that has led me to repentance. I acknowledge my sin-especially through pornography and other sexual compromise. I believe You’ve forgiven me, and I receive cleansing from all unrighteousness.
Today, I reject every agreement with the works of darkness. I renounce sexual addiction and declare I have self-control. As your righteousness in Christ, I command every spirit of lust, shame, perversion, and defilement to leave my life now- In the matchless name of Jesus Christ.
I break every generational tie with evil, and I speak healing over my bloodline. No more cycles. No more silence. No more shame.
I declare that I and my children walk in purity, wholeness, and victory. Our light shines, We are free. And we are a testimony of God’s power. In the matchless name of Jesus Christ- Amein.
If you Fall-Get Back Up This is key: Freedom doesn’t mean perfection. It means persistence.
If you slip, don’t stay down. Repent. Rest. Recommit. Every time you stand back up, you take ground the enemy tried to steal.
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You don’t have to walk through this alone. And no-you’re not beyond restoration.
Final Thought
“If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” John 8:36
Freedom is yours. Take the first step. Speak the truth. Raise the sword. walk in light.
We are victorious in this ongoing Spiritual Warfare as we daily hold our shield of faith against all negatives, when we counter them with the Word of God(which is the Sword of the Spirit) See Ephesians 6:11-18.
But wait: If you do not read your Bible how can you know what the Bible says about You? (See Acts 17:11)
It is so unChrist-like to be holding to the errant philosophies of wolves disguised as ‘ministers of God’ who have become the mouthpiece of the devil and are using the pulpit to promote satan’s agenda; when the Bible says that ‘those who know their God shall be strong and do valiant deeds’.(See Daniel 11:32)
Do you remember that Jesus Christ in Matthew 4 overcame temptations by declaring exactly as ‘it is written’? (See Matthew 4:1-10)
In our world today, the devil, through his Human hosts, is still using the same strategy of presenting ‘half truths’ or ‘psychological warfare’, to attack humanity. (It is not new or strange)
Hence the Bible says we should not be ignorant of satan’s devices lest he take advantage to torment, oppress, intimidate, manipulate and frustrate. (See 2Corinthians 2:11, Hosea 4:6,)
Although ignorance puts people into demonic bondage, ‘through knowledge God’s people are delivered ‘ (See Proverbs 11:9)
Perchance, you have already submitted to the ongoing ‘mind-game’ of the ‘Human agents of satan’, and some ignorant ‘Christians’, do not throw away your hope. Just Repent! Turn back to God.
Enough already! Stop being the victim.Refuse to grant further liberties to the devil and his agents.
Do not know that at no point in history have the people forcing others into compliance been the good guys?
Be wise my friend. Ignorance is foolishly-deadly. You are God’s extraordinary creation. You are not an experiment!
Deliverance Prayer:
I command the satanic hold over your will/volition, affection/emotion and mind/thinking to be loosed now. Be free from sorcery, fear, bondage to fears, and other related evils.
I release to you now the power of God that brings salvation, healing, wholeness, deliverance, boldness, and wisdom of God, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ.
You have now become God’s ambassador to the world of your influence. Go! Set the captives free as you have been liberated. Glory be to God.
Stay victorious over ongoing Psychological/pharmakeia warfare:
The Bible says “…they have defeated him (satan) by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.”(See Revelation 11:12, NLT:emphasis added)
Be lies-Proof:
Lying is satan’s weapon of choice against God’s people. See what Jesus said to those spreading propaganda- “You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies” (John 8:44).
Never let your guard down-satan is passionate about destroying the Human race with his malignant forces of evil (See John 10:10). Therefore,
a. “gird your loins with the Belt of Truth”(See Ephesians 6:14).
b. “Repent and believe in the gospel.” (See Mark 1:15)
c. Believe in your heart that ‘Jesus is the Truth’ (See John 14:6) and He will never deceive you(See John 10:10)
d. Know that Truth liberates while lies will incarcerate. The Bible says, “you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (See John 8:32).
Meditate on the Word of God:
Keep in mind all that the speaking Blood of Jesus Christ is saying on your behalf such as Divine healing, Divine health, righteousness, grace, favor, excellence in life and ministry, etc.(See Joshua 1:8)
Know who you are in Christ, and what He had accomplished for Humanity.
Never yield to the fear of death!:
Here are some Truths to draw strength from:
a. God will preserve your life (See Psalm 27:5)
b. To live is Christ to die is gain (See Philippians 1:21)
c. Your life is hidden in Christ and Christ in God (See Colossians 3:3-5)
d. By his stripes you were healed (See Isaiah 53:5; 1Peter 2:24)
e. What you allow is what will happen to you (See Matthew 18:18) Therefore, refuse to be a casualty in this ongoing Spiritual Warfare cum “psychological and pharmakeia/sorcery warfare’.
f. In Christ Jesus, you have authority over satan and all his forces of evil (See Luke 10:19) Use your authority and confront your fears from the standing of a victor.
g. You are victorious by your faith in Christ Jesus (See 1John 5:4)
Conclusion:
We are VICTORS not victims. I pray the Word of God always gains ascendancy in your life today, in Christ Jesus’ Omniscience name. Enjoy your day!
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.(Romans 12:2, NLT)
Prayer Points:
The following are prayer points for neutralizing ongoing foolishness and wickedness in hospitals that are forcefully detaining patients (especially the elderly) and killing them off.
Command the spirits of death, diseases, destruction, blind obedience, perversity, discrimination and related evils to go at once to the feet of Christ Jesus. (See Philippians 2:10)
Command all structures, secret/internal memos, fraternities, decrees and laws that are being used by humans to self-destruct Humans, to be exposed, nullified and destroyed. (See Matthew 10:36)
Release Holy fire to burn in the hearts of all human hosts of satan that are perpetuating evil. No peace for the wicked, says the Lord. (See Isaiah 48:22)
Declare that the light of the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ drives out foolishness and wickedness in the hearts of staff and hospital managers; and their minds are transformed and actions reversed. (See 2Corinthians 4:4, Isaiah 9:2, 1 Peter 2:9)
Decree the uprooting and closure of all hospitals, healthcare facilities etc. that are serving as satanic blood banks and all blood sucking demons to leave at once to the feet of Christ. (Psalm 34:21)
Proclaim that the grace of God that brings healing, salvation, deliverance, prosperity, restorations, redemption, righteousness, divine health and related good; are released upon us. (See Titus 2:11-12)
Specially for you:
Be bold. Be brave. Stand strong in this ongoing spiritual cum psychological and ‘pharmakeia’ warfare. You have been given authority over all the forces of evil and nothing shall by any means hurt you .(See Luke 10:19)
Be of good cheer Christ Jesus has overcome the world. The devil is a defeated foe. We are Enforcers of the victory Christ accomplished for Humanity.
Hold fast to your ‘shield of faith’ in your victory parade and refuse to be victimized by the fear of satanic backlash, which is just a mind game to disable your prayer life. Focus on Christ Jesus the Author and the Finisher of your faith. Shalom Shalom is yours, in Christ Jesus name.
Prayer:
Thank you ABBA Father for making me a sharpshooter and my foes submitted to the Word of Your power. My mind is renewed and Your Word grows mightily in and through me to bring my world of contacts to the knowledge of the Truth, in the Omniscience name of Jesus Christ.
“Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand” (Psalm 39:10)
Can you relate to this Prayer by the Psalmist? I remember how much I cried this Prayer from my heart. The problems were coming at me from every angle.
I knew it was not the devil because I was delivered already from the domain of darkness and already a citizen in Christ kingdom.
So I cried out to God and asked Him to stop the blows. I had no idea why He was flogging me so much. The sufferings were intense. Relief was not insight at all.
So I related with this Psalm 39 and prayed:
“Please dad kindly ease off a bit or you will just beat me to death, and the faith of many people will fail; because they will only see how I suffered and died wretched, but won’t see those hidden faults You are working on. So for your namesake, seeing that I am such a slow learner, please kindly help me understand. I’m tired of the blows already to the point of wishing for death”
Truly, the Prayer worked. The problems assailing me stopped, and by God’s enabling grace, I heard the voice of the Spirit more clearly, made the necessary character adjustments, and my increase multiplied.
Spiritual warfare is not always about evicting evil spirits. Spiritual Warfare also involves dialogue with God and character building.
Can you share with us how you overcame some unrelenting issues, so others will benefit? Thank you forward
The devil is a malignant and virulent foe who is constantly seeking ways to oppress, intimidate, manipulate, vex, torment, possess, obsess and control humans.
But as formidable as the devil 👿 is, he has no power over the Believer, for Christ has given you the Believer dominion over the world.
The Believer’s world dominion include dominion over satan, the prince of the world.
But rather unfortunately, like Adam back at the Garden, some Believers ignorantly give Satan the right to demonize them.
Unless you give him the right, Satan has no right to launch any attack against you.
In order to foil his illegal attacks, the Scriptures says you should be Vigilant and sober because your adversary the devil is going about like a roaring lion 🦁 seeking whom he may devour (See 1 Peter 5:8).
And we are also commanded to “resist the devil 👿 ” by being steadfast in faith. Faith in God is our victory over the devil and the world 🗺 (See 1John 5:4)
If you sincerely desire to overcome and stay above such satanic attacks, you would need to act in faith.
Faith is active.
You have to declare and act out your faith.
If you need to stop the attacks from degenerating – that is from getting worse, you need to apply the following principles :
1. Do a spiritual diagnostics to identify and repent of any hidden or unconfessed sin. Pray as the Psalmist prayed as follows : “Search me, O God, and know my heart;test me and know my anxious thoughts.Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.” (Psalm 139 : 23 – 24: NLT)
Although Sin is the major open door for demonization, Christ Jesus our Redeemer has Ridded us of sins power. Therefore, sin no longer has dominion over us.
And just in case you are wondering, Demonization simply means ‘to be influenced’ or ‘be under under the power of demons’. It is derived from the word ‘daimonizomai’ translated ‘vexed’, in Matthew 15:22.
2. Accept Forgiveness for all sins in accordance with 1John 1:9. Which means you need to Confront that unconfessed sin in your life. We cannot continue in sin and expect grace to abound. (See Romans 6:1)
1John 5:17 defines what sin is. After confession of sins, Refuse to allow satan plague you by a guilt-ridden conscience. Bible says even if our conscience condem us, God is greater than our conscience. (See1John3:20)
Which brings to mind the lyrics of a song:
“I’ve been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb, saved and sanctified I am. All my sins are washed away, I’ve been redeemed.”-anonymous
3. Command every voice of accusations against you to be silenced because the speaking blood of Christ is speaking righteousness in your favor.
4. Affirm you are the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus and victorious over the world and over the Prince of the world by your faith in Christ JESUS.
5.command all evil spirits that breached your perimeter to go away with their relatives now.
6. AFFIRM Christ has destroyed the works of the devil and none can ever prosper against you again.( See 1 John 3:8)
7. Declared all doors are shut against all forces of evil and that angels on assignment are guarding you in order to Frustrate any further security breach.
8. Speak peace over your spirit, soul and body by affirming that the peace of God that transcends all understanding is guarding wholly.
9. Declare the doors of economic prosperity are opened up for you and all things are working for your good as A lover and the called of God.
10. Thank God for leading you in victory and cleansing you from every unrighteousness and for establishing you as a praise upon the earth.
11. Find a Christian church group in your community where you can attend regular fellowship with other Believers.
You need to understand that even though you have “to work out your own salvation” (See Philippians 2:12): “Christianity is a together – faith”. You need other Believers as much as they also need you.
In a Christian fellowship, you will come under a corporate anointing and no yoke can come on you. You will be under constant the prayer-covering of the people of God.
You can’t afford to be a lone – wolf that is always at risk.
12. Be relevant in what God is doing in the world 🗺 today. Share your testimonies. Volunteer on church and in your community outreaches. Be a blessing to the world. Touch lives positively for Christ.
13. Grow in grace and in faith. Read and study your Bible daily.
14. Be prayer – full. Develop your intimacy with God. Constantly talk with God. Have a ‘me – alone – with-God time. I bless you this day and declare that you are victorious.
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Dear friend let me share with you how GOD enabled me to deal with unrelenting issues and demons on assignment. My ancestry was plagued with various issues ranging from islamism, occultism, idolatry and religiosity which resulted in curses as well as personality, psychosomatic and genetic disorders. Including so many other issues which tormented me, until I realized my rights as a BELIEVER- the ‘born again child of GOD’!
I began to ‘work-out’ my salvation!
If Christ has ‘delivered’ me from the power of darkness why then should I be ‘demoned’ as in being tormented, oppressed, manipulated, controlled/influenced by forces beyond my control?
Why was it that after I became empowered to become a child of GOD, my biological genetic issues continued to manifest?
These and many other questions I wrestled with and found the answers in the Bible!
I discovered that humans operate in 3 realms of existence – spiritual, soulical and physical.
When you get born again, the spirit is reborn and fellowship with GOD is initiated.
When the spirit man controls the soul and body, one would enjoy peace and harmony.
But the issue is that the ‘reborn spirit’ is a baby that needs to be fed and nourished by Bible Doctrines before it can rule over the soul and body!!!
Though I was reborn from above, I was a soulish and carnal Christian. My spirit was underdeveloped and undernourished.
But my soul was being fed pollutants through my body. I was not of the world but was dominated by the world’s ideologies and beliefs.
The things I wanted to do, I could not and I did things I did not want to do, because my spirit was weak and suffering from malnutrition!
The food of the spirit is the Word of God – Bible Doctrines!
My spirit lacked Bible Doctrines and my soul and body was feeding well off worldly principles which informed my thoughts and behavioral patterns. And thus allowed demons re-entry into my world! I was in the scenario Christ described in Matthew 12;43-45 which states :
43″Now when the unclean spirit goes out of a man, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and does not find it. 44″Then it says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came’; and when it comes, it finds it unoccupied, swept, and put in order. 45″Then it goes and takes along with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there; and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first. That is the way it will also be with this evil generation.”
So you see my friend, the demons left when i got ‘reborn’ but my evil life style gave them access into my world. Then they reinforced their perimeter by inviting more malevolent demons to join them to accomplish mission -‘Kill, steal and destroy’.
My situation got worse after I got born again and worst when I got into Christian ministry. Because my lifestyle was attracting demon activity.
Am being real here.
You need to know that unless you change your lifestyle to reflect your Christianity, things would get worse before it can ever get better.
Don’t give up!
Work out your salvation/deliverance. The demon hordes may get more virulent. You must get more determined to live above them in Christ Jesus.
It’s a mind game
Satan is already a defeated foe.
But you have to do some soul-searching to isolate whatever is attracting demon-activity and the resultant negatives you are experiencing in your circumstances.
Ironically, When I had my issues, I blamed everybody blame-able for my challenges! I never saw me as being the issue!
My body and soul were in a power tussle. The lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life dominated my sensibilities! My eyes were feeding my soul all manner of evils: because I watched wrong television programs and read wrong books.
In my quest for knowledge, I read all manner of books- from romantic novels, crime, Lopsa Rampa / eastern religious books.
Worst still, I dabbled into the occult. I had kabbala books of magic as well as other occult materials. I got into spiritism and spiritualism and other negative spiritual activity. I was into the occult big-time in the pursuit knowledge. I also wanted answers to the questions tormenting my soul.
My ears too actively participated on opening my soul to torment through the kind of music I listened. The wrong kind of music fed my soul more evils to work work with.
I was addicted to reggae, afro-juju, afro-rock, and hard Rock etc.
My ears received and fed my soul and my mind processed it all and out of the fullness of my heart my mouth spake -NEGATIVES- curses, swear words etc.
In my counseling ministry, the hardest people to work with are the ‘know it all’s’
They know the Bible cover to cover but to no profit.. They get very argumentative and I let them be because they still have options. When they exhaust all options, they would be well positioned to ‘work out their salvation’.
I was once like that, I could recite the psalms by rote because of my ‘religious’ upbringing.
I had head knowledge of the the Bible. But my spirit did not benefit from such head knowledge. And thus it was malnourished.
But my soul and body were well-fed: My malnourished spirit was no match for my well fed soul and body. Because my spirit was in a weakened state, it had no control over my soul and body. And the war raged for dominance.
That situation made me very prone to demon attacks And the demons had a field day. They took advantage of my carnality and plagued me with all manner of evils: Until by God’s grace, I came to myself. I cried out to Christ the Ultimate deliverer.
Then Realization hit me.
I got dissatisfied with the status quo!
I desired a change. The torment, the recycling of problems and downward trends had to end!
I needed to make progress.
Then again I called out to GOD for mercy.
One of my favorite prayer then was ‘GOD please help me, am tired’.
Things did not just change by fiat!
But the process of Deliverance or change began with my full participation and cooperation.
Amein.
First I had to accept responsibility.
Even though it is true that my heredity was not the best, and my environment exposed me to those who took advantage and did bad things to me: the greater Truth is I got born again!
In Christ Jesus, GOD gave me a new beginning!!A new heritage!!! A New Identity! The past was gone!
You may have been born into a ‘poor, black, nation, family’ or whatever!
That was in the past!!
As long as you are in Christ Jesus, DAD owns the world! You are HIS heir with Christ the Savior of the world!!! You are Spirit filled, blood washed, redeemed, justified, declared righteous, an extraordinary supernatural being, the poem of GOD!
You are somebody special!
I take back my space from the devil!!!! Get off my case satan!
I came to realize that no one but myself was to blame for my condition. Instead of resisting the devil, I gave him my space and he came in with my permission through my lifestyle and character and settled in!!!!
Timeout devils!!!!! You no longer have space in my realm of existence!!!!!!
Like the prodigal, I considered my options and decided to ‘recommit’ my life to God’.
As scripture states in Isaiah 30:15 :
“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength”,
Therefore, I returned to GOD in repentance, and my strength got renewed.
Repentance is work!
Repentance involves action/activity!
It involves all the faculties of the soul and body!
With God’s enabling grace, all the books had to go and the reading habit changed. I made a bonfire of them. by
I began a tour of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation for the first time in my life!
Try it! You’ll be amazed at how ‘alive’ the Bible is.
I also started buying books by Christian writers- I love reading!
My music changed! All those mind polluting and demon attracting meaningless songs were replaced with Gospel, soul stirring, spirit lifting, inspiring with thought provoking and faith building lyrics.
I love music- we are a family of singers and musicians.
Television and the Big screen were affected also. It required discipline, determination and selfless commitment. It was not easy, but it was and is doable.
I had to take my ‘walk’ with GOD to another level and that involved attending regular fellowship with other Believers, which meant I had to ‘commit’ to a ‘church family’, as well as Join a service department in church.
I submitted to the ‘spiritual authority’ of the pastor and of course had to go through the ‘New Believers’ class/foundation school, got re-baptized(I chose to), went through school of discipleship etc.
Whatever was needful to take me out of the quagmire I got myself into, I was willing to do so!
Even though I got born again and Spirit-filled, my spirit man was underdeveloped.
My first major crisis after my rebirth was the death of my mother in 1972 when I was a teenager. It was a very traumatic experience for me. My grief and search for vengeance disabled my faith in GOD.
I did love GOD and grew up knowing I was a chosen vessel, but that did not stop my wrong choices.
I blamed my mother’s death on my paternal family and swore to avenge her death. I lost control and the demons regained control!
I cut off everyone, and left off my Christian community because they preached forgiveness. They counseled me to leave vengeance to God! I was too bitter to heed their counsel.
The devil took advantage of my unforgiveness, bitterness and grief and I reverted to ‘unsaved’ mode.
Those dark years lasted for as long as I allowed it.
As I stated earlier, my deliverance involved a complete turn around in all the faculties of my soul – my will/volition; my mind/intellect; my emotion/feeling had to change.
How I used my physical senses of sight, mouth, hearing, feeling and smell had to change also, so as to reflect my NEW nature in Christ .
When the positive spiritual controls the soul, the soul would control the body, and character transformation would become evident!
As I started receiving Bible doctrines into my Soul, my thought pattern began to change.
My mindset/mental attitude changed. My priorities changed as well.
Forgiveness and peace flooded my soul.
My life’s focus became God, and the doing of HIS will. Which was easy because as Bible states:
” it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure” Philippians 2:13.
I had issues with ill-health – asthma, terrible allergy issues, weight loss, volatile temper, ulcers, etc.
I had to unlearn lots of self-defeating attitudes and character traits.
It was a deliverance process which I was determined to follow through!
I remember I submitted to deliverance ministrations once but it was too abusive – the hitting, pushing, turning and shouting I could not accept. I could not relate it with the GOD I had come to know.
Deep in me, I knew deliverance had to be better than all that pushing, shouting and shoving.
Now I know for sure. That deliverance from demons etc is by the Word of God.
As I pondered why some of my issues continued – especially the dream-state sex abuse by evil spirits, with its consequent marital issues, this scripture came alive in my spirit:
‘ whatsoever is born of God is victorious over the world, this is the victory that has overcome the world, even my faith”! 1John 5:4
That verse have had tremendous impact in my life and ministry. It became my ‘mantra’ and I confessed it like this:
“I Hephzibah I’m born of GOD. My dreams, goals and aspirations etc are born of GOD. Therefore, am victorious over- failures, sex in the dream, demonic oppressions, satan’s targeting, witchcraft manipulations, occult projections, family curses, ancestral yokes and burdens, single parenting, failed marriages, wickedness in high places, anger, bitterness etc.”
I confessed the Word over all my challenges, afflictions and character deficits!
Every day, I persevered in prayers as if my life depended on it. Every manifested evil in my family came under the hammer of the Word! I crushed them to pieces!!!! It was warfare.
From midnight to 6 am daily, I would be in prayers, my prayer ministry was birthed in those days. I prayed all manner of prayers. And the power of GOD came mightily upon me.
Demons ran out of my orbit.
The fire-power was too much for them.
If you are not praying the WORD then you are without spiritual weapons.
Such much power is released at the place of prayer.
As the warfare raged, I would pray for all my children and siblings: mentioning them by name and claiming them for Christ. As I battled in prayer over all my families known challenges, their circumstances changed as well.
Brethren, the Word works and GOD answers prayers.
Deliverance without the Word, prayers and Godly living is an exercise in futility.
Today, we are a living testimony that through Prayer, faith in GOD, receiving and applying of Bible doctrines and with the Help of the Holy Spirit: those unrelenting spirit, soul and body ‘issues’ will be CURED!
Prayer:
ABBA Father, I bring before your Throne of mercy all those who are experiencing a string of bad outcomes as well as those who are being sexually violated by demons.
In the matchless name of Jesus Christ I declare them loosed from the holds of those evil spirits and oppression.
I bind the forces of evil to never go near them again.
Thank You Father for the liberty we have in Christ Jesus who went a out doing good.
We pull down strongholds and demolish all arguments that is hindering people from advancing in their relationship with God.
Glory be to You Holy God for separating us to You as Holy and untouchables to the forces of evil.
Continue to work in us both to will and to do of your good pleasure, in Christ JESUS matchless name. Amein.
The Bible says the devil is the accuser of the brethren. When your friends, family and colleagues start misunderstanding and accusing you, just realize that the devil is up to his old tricks of bringing a charge against you, in the spirit realm.
Because the spiritual controls the physical, the satanic accusation eventually translates to the physical realm.
It follows therefore that your experiences are just manifestations of what transpired in the heavenly places.
But rather unfortunately, instead of confronting the forces behind the accusations, we get very angry and bitter at the human that levied the accusations.
Do not be ignorant of the devices of the devil. Stop playing the blaming game. Refrain from quarrelling with your family, friends, colleagues or business partners. That would be falling right into the trap of the devil.
In Isaiah 54:17, God gives you the right to silence every voice raised up to accuse you.
You are to play an active roll in enforcing your rights. And it is not by docility or outbursts of anger. But by confronting the very root of the problem.
You are the Church of God. The Church is the prevailing force against the gates of hell.
No weapon that is formed, forged or fashioned against you shall prosper.
The devil knows that he has no authority over the Christian. For the Christian is in Christ and thus under Divine authority.
So he seeks ways of alienating them from God. He does that by influencing their thought life and provoking them to anger.
When anger is not processed from a Godly perspective, it leads to resentment, hatred and vindictiveness.
Offences must come.
It is important we master how to handle Offences without vindictiveness.
We are to love our enemies, bless and not curse, and to do good to those who despitefully use us.
The higher life requires we love and forgive.
Whereas the lower life which is of the devil argues against these godly principles by highlighting the offense.
Deal with issues Prayerfully and don’t allow your anger fester. Forgive and let go.
It’s easier to process hurts at the place of prayer.
Let us pray- prayer points
Talk to God about it all. Present your strong arguments to Him. Tell Him your side of the matter which no one wanted to hear, but instead have risen in judgment against you. God alone is the righteous Judge of the universe.
I pray peace like a river flows over your soul now, in Jesus Christ matchless name.
Spiritual Warfare
Let’s wage war and silence every tongue of accusation that had spoken, is speaking or will speak against you.
For this cause, Christ manifested to destroy the works of the devil.
You must renounce that victim mentality. It attracts victimization!
Affirm you are victorious in Christ. Hallelujah!!! Glory be to God!
Come boldly to the Throne of Grace and say this prayer :
Almighty God I am grateful for the power of attorney to use the name of Jesus Christ.
I acknowledge that I have sinned against YOU in that I became grieved and offended by the words and actions of my friends and foes.
Being ignorant of satan’s devices, I even thought of negative actions with which to counter those who brought accusations against me.
Forgive me ABBA and cleanse me from every unrighteousness in accordance with your Word.
And in accordance with your Word I declare that no one can lay anything to my charge for I am YOUR Elect and Righteousness in Christ Jesus.
Therefore, I command silence upon every tongue of accusation that has spoken, is speaking or will speak against me and all that pertains or relates to me. Such voices from any realm of existence are silenced and will speak no more.
And every tongue that has and will rise against us in judgment is condemned to swift divine judgment because it is our heritage as Sons of God.
Therefore all the by-products of these accusations such as anger, bitterness, vindictiveness, maliciousness, resentment, animosity, pride, self-righteousness, indignation, wounded soul syndrome , deep hurts, feelings of injustice, revenge, marital break-ups, fall-out by friends, parental abandonment, loses and all other related evils are to disband and leave at once.
I release into my life, the anointing of God’s Spirit that brings deliverance, peace, forgiveness, reconciliation, empathy, understanding, goodwill, humility, repentance, justice and manifestations of truth, in Christ name.
Thank YOU gracious Father for confirming my words and performing my counsel in Christ name. Amen.
Pray this prayer my friend and adapt it to your perculiar situation.
Forgive those who have hurt you so much. They were just pawns of the devil, for he influenced their actions by perverting their perception of you.
I have been there and know the feel of being falsely accused.
It sure hurts to be falsely accused or misunderstood. But it would hurt you worse still, if you habor resentment, unforgiveness and anger in your heart against those who did not give you the benefit of doubt.
Forgive, let go and be reconciled. Shalom!- hephzibah Christly.
Spiritual Warfare is the normal mental attitude of victorious Christians.
Many people are suffering a lot unnecessarily because of ignorance and a misunderstanding of what God’s Word says about them.
They have no idea that they don’t have to bear such heavy Burdens as they are carrying.
As a result of ignorance, people have become victims and slaves to Satan, in a world that God gave them dominion over.
Spiritual Warfare is an ongoing battle between the forces of evil and the forces of light for the souls of human beings.
The battlefield is in the mind.
The battle is becoming fiercer as the DAY draws closer.
There is no demilitarized zone.
If you are not in the Kingdom of light as a child of God, then you are in the dark kingdom as the slave of Satan.
Although by virtue of being born into this world as a human being, through Adam’s sin, ancestral pacts, and personal wrong choices, we became subjects of Satan; we still have the right to choose to continue to stay in that sorry state or be broken out.
That choice is made in the here and now: that is, in this life.
There is no repentance in the grave.
The only way out of the dark kingdom is Jesus Christ.
The Bible tells us that :
God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life (John3:16)
The main legal ground the devil and the forces of evil have with which to victimize humans, is Sin: Adamic, Ancestral or personal sins.
But Jesus Christ “who knew no sin” according to scriptures, “became sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him” (2 Corinthians 5:21).
Christ Jesus in who continuously dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily : came into this physical world to pay the death penalty for the past, present and future sins of humanity.
Jesus Christ became the very embodiment of sin that we (human beings) might be made the righteousness of God in Him.
By that action, Jesus Christ once and for all eternity broke the power of sin and saved humanity from sin and its consequences.
He overcame Satan and returned dominion of the world back to Humans.
He made salvation available to whoso ever shall call upon His name Jesus Christ.
The word Salvation is translated from the Greek Word ‘soteria‘ which also defines Deliverance: Welfare : Prosperity : Preservation and Safety.
Therefore, if anyone be in Christ, he /she is a new creation, old things have passed away, behold all things have become new. (2 Corinthians 5:17).
Anyone who is not in Christ is still under the jurisdiction and authority of Satan the devil, who heads the dark kingdom.
When you commit to Jesus Christ, you become born again and you are immediately transported from Satan’s domain into God’s kingdom of light and become a life giving spirit.
As a born again child of God, you become the Victor over Satan and over all the forces of darkness. Your days of being victimized ends.
We are further told in Scriptures that in Christ, we have redemption (Colossians 1:14).
Another definition of Redemption is riddance.
In Christ Jesus, not only does old things pass away, we also receivey the power and authority to overcome and subdue devils and be rid of the works of the devil.
In Christ Jesus you have your riddance of sin, pain, bad habits, demonization, curses, sickness, ancestral yokes and all other things that are not consistent with Christ. They have no place in you.
If you are ready for the shift from darkness to light, say this prayer from your heart with your mouth .
Your Salvation /Deliverance will become more real when you say it with your mouth.
It is with the heart one believes unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto Salvation.
SALVATION PRAYER
Dear Lord God, I believe with my heart in Jesus Christ who died for my sins.
I believe God raised Him for my salvation, deliverance, healing, prosperity, safety and all other things the Bible talks about.
I confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord of my life from this day.
I receive eternal life into my spirit.
I am born again
Thank you Lord for saving my soul.
I now have eternal life. I shall live and not die
I have been saved.
I have been born again.
I am a child of God and no longer a slave in the kingdom of darkness.
Jesus Christ is my riddance of every old things that plagued my life.
I am free indeed!
Thank You Lord Jesus Christ. Amein.
Congratulations! You are now a child of God and member of God’s Royal Family.
On behalf of the GodHead, I welcome you into the Royal family of God.
Your human spirit has just been born again – regenerated.
And just as a new born baby needs milk to thrive, you need the milk of God’s Word in order to grow this new spirit to maturity.
Christianity is a “together faith” .
You need to fellowship with the other of God’s children in your community.
Find a fellowship center popularly called “church” where you can join fellow Christians to worship God: to read the Bible: to pray together: to receive support: encouragement and guidance and to give sane to others who will come after you.
Do not be ashamed to tell the pastor that you are a new believer.
And if you need something special to discuss, or you need to connect online, you can send an email to our mailbox (address is given below).
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I pray that by the special grace of our Lord Jesus Christ you will walk in divine health, make extraordinary progress and enjoy peace and favor in your finances and relationships. Amein. Shalom!
I plead the speaking blood of JESUS CHRIST over Nigeria. I come against all the forces of evil that have united to spoil Nigeria.
As an Oracle of the MOST HIGH GOD, I declare they are frustrated and all their devices are to self-destruct now.
I affirm that the process of change commences with us as parents, religious and political leaders and that it would cut across all the various strata of our society.
I proclaim that the power-base of the evils in our land is destroyed: And those who are in bondage to wicked and mean masters are delivered.
I declare that Nigeria is vomiting those who have stolen from us and have sold-out the Nation to their satanic associates. They are exposed, disgraced and their connections and liaisons are destroyed as well.
There is no hiding place for evil doers and workers of iniquity in this our world.
From today, the agreements, bonds and covenants between groups, secret societies, parties and all other related associations that have united to defraud, degrade, and dehumanize Nigeria and Nigerians; whoever they maybe, whatever their rank-position or authority: from today, they are all to function in confusion, division, exposures, betrayals and renunciations in CHRIST Omnipotent name.
The Church of God in Nigeria is a prevailing force and the gates of hell is crushed and trampled before us.
God save Nigeria. God bless Nigeria.
Anything not consistent with God’s perfect will for Nigeria and Nigerians will not succeed.
The righteousness of the righteous speaks in Nigeria. The tongues of accusations are silenced.
The fear and dread of God is released upon detractors and agents of provocation. They are right now incapacitated and shall no longer perform their enterprise.
We thank God for intervening to avert war and bloodshed.
We are grateful that kidnappers and their support networks are apprehended and their power base annihilated.
We proclaim that as Nigerians, we submit to God, resist the devil, draw nearer to God, cleanse our hands and purify our hearts.
The reproaches of our sins are rolled away.
We usher in the reign of righteousness and exaltation, to God’s glory and praise.
It is written that GOD confirms and performs the counsel of HIS messengers and servants. It is done. Nigeria will rise and thrive again in the mighty name of Jesus Christ . “Amein”
The Bible says the devil is the accuser of the brethren. When your friends, family and colleagues start misunderstanding and accusing you, just realize that the devil is up to his old tricks of bringing a charge against you, in the spirit realm.
Spiritual Warfare is the normal mental attitude of victorious Christians.
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