If you can make time to pray, God will answer. Below are some reasons for delayed answers to prayers.
Bible Base:
“Behold, the Lord’s hand is not so short That it cannot save; Nor is His ear so dull That it cannot hear. But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, And your sins have hidden His face from you so that He does not hear.”Isaiah 59:1-2 NASB1995)
Negative use of Volition- Freedom to choose
God who is Holy will never violate our freedom of choice. Neither will He condone unholiness and injustices.
When God created humanity, He set boundaries for us. But he allowed us the freedom to choose to either obey or disobey Him. (See Genesis chapters 2-3)
The first humans used their volition in a negative manner and made the human race genetically sinful.
When we make wrong choices, it affects the way our lives work out.
But when we cry out to God in distress, because of the challenging circumstances which were activated by our choices, HE hears us.
However, we cannot continue to sin indiscriminately because Jesus Christ paid for our sins. (See Romans 6:1)
The universe is governed by laws. And though the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made Believers free from the law of sin and death, God expects His children to model His Personalities in this world. (See 1 Peter 2:9)
Though God has heard our heart cries, He patiently awaits our repentance. See how Isaiah says it:
“In repentance and rest you will be saved, In quietness and trust is your strength.” But you were not willing, (Isaiah 30:15 NASB1995)
Although God is Omnipotent, He works with your willingness. He will never violate your free moral rights.
So, as our disobedience is running its course, HE patiently steers us to the place of repentance like the prodigal son. Until we come to the realization that we need to turn away from where we are headed, and turn back to God. (See Romans 8:1-2. Luke 15:11-31)
Repentance is an act of the will that affects our outward actions.
Therefore, if answers to your prayers are not swift in coming, do a Soul search to correct whatever is not aligned to the Word of God.
Jurisdiction and Prayerlessness.
Lack of Jurisdiction:
This world has been given to the Human race to rule.
And God who is Righteous and Just, cannot interfere in our business decisions unless we invite Him, or unless we become a threat to the world and others. (See Genesis 1:26-30 ; Psalm 115:16, 66:7, 46:8-10)
Prayerlessness:
Although God has granted us free will and given us rulership of the world, and would not interfere in our choices, unless it is a general threat to life and the world, He will respond to our cries for help.
He says in His Word,
“Pray to me in time of trouble. I will rescue you, and you will honor me” (Psalm 50:15. Contemporary English Version)
Our prayer is the invitation God needs, to come into our world to help.
Prayer is the only means of communicating with God that He approved. Anything else smacks of occultism.
The more you pray, fellowship or commune with God, the quicker His power shows up in your life to help you.
Friendly reminder:
The prayers God listens to are from those who acknowledge Him as their God and Father. (See Proverbs 15:8b, 28:9, 1 Peter 3:12)
Therefore, you need to connect with God by accepting Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior. (See Romans 10: 8-10)
Read further to discover how to link up with God correctly, and how to pray effectively.
Shalom from Hephzibah Christly TheSpiritualWarrior- November 12, 2022
“So do not worry or be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will have worries and anxieties of its own. Sufficient for each day is its own trouble. (Matthew 6:34 AMPC)
After Lucifer the archangel’s mutiny was thwarted, he became satan and set up a parallel government to oppose God.
When God recreated the world and created the Humans with better prospects than the angelic race, to which he belongs, satan began to seek insidious ways to make the Human race abominable to God.
Occultism, which is a direct affront on God is one of such ways.
To be involved in any form of occultism is to side with satan against God.
For further clarity on this subject, my book Demons Deactivated1 is the must read. Use any search engines to know where to read or get it.
God is Spirit and seek to be worshiped in Spirit and in truth (See John 4:24)
It’s a violation of His privacy to seek mediumship to help communicate with the spirit world.
Mediums are abominable to God, and all who use them, open up routes for demons to infest them.
His Word clearly says,
“You must not turn to mediums or spiritists; do not seek them out, or you will be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God” (Leviticus 19:31)
Why do people consult mediums…
The first major reason why people consult mediums, spiritists, channellers, etc is because they lack faith in God and do not believe in His Word.
And without faith, no one can please God.
Lack of faith causes anxiety attacks.
In trying to fix the anxiety attacks, most would seek help from those they feel can give them reassurances by fixing their inner fears and spiritual problems.
Those who followed that pathway have fallen into satan’s web of deceit, and also made themselves abominable to God.
“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” (Matthew 6:25, 27 NLT)
And again God says:
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7 NLT)
The second common reason for people’s Occult Involvement is that they feel unworthy to approach God directly through the ordained name of Jesus Christ.
Therefore, they seek intermediaries through things, or persons who they feel can manipulate God on their behalf.
Whereas the Bible tells us, “There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus….” (1 Timothy 2:5)
And God who is infinite in mercy and wisdom, also gave us a HELPER who lives within every Believer known as the Holy Spirit.
“And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words.
And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will.” Romans 8:26-27 NLT
Do you now understand why you really do not need those symbols, mantles, tokens, etc , as an aid of deliverance or help to connect with God?
With the indwelling Holy Spirit, who needs intermediaries?
To deal with the lack of self-worth and rejection syndrome, read Ephesians 1:6, Romans 6:8, John 3:16, and also Jeremiah 31:3 which says
“I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself.” (Jeremiah 31:3 NLT)
You are special to God.
The God who created the universe has made your body His temple. He guides you jealousy.
Keep yourself pure and undefiled through occult-involvement.
The third major reason is due to religious doctrines and denominational dogmas.
Here is what the Bible says about them:
“Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God. (Matthew 15:9 NLT)
Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. (2 Timothy 3:5)
If you are following the dogmas of your denomination that contradicts the Word of God, and you’re born again, you have chosen to side with satan against God.
We all have a responsibility to know God for ourselves by developing our personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Sin is at your door if you reject knowing God by yourself!
Ignorance leads to destruction, whereas, through knowledge shall the just be delivered! God rejects those who reject knowing Him, but rewards those who diligently seek Him
(see Hosea 4:6, Proverbs 11:9b, Hebrews 11:6)
Read also Isaiah 8:19. Deuteronomy 18:9-12, Matthew 6:34, Revelation 21:8
Do Better for you!
You hinder the answers to your prayers when you seek God’s help through unordered means, such as praying to angels, mother Mary, father Joseph, other dead saints.
Or by using rosaries, oil, water, salt, candles, incense, etc as a means in praying to Him.
You really do not need anything or anybody else, other than the name of Jesus Christ.
In reference to Jesus Christ, the Bible says, “…God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:9-11, ESV)
And again in Romans 10:13 the Bible says. for “Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
(Romans 10:13 NASB1995)
Prayer of Salvation:
You can say this prayer if you are ready to have Jesus Christ save and link you up with Father God.
Say:
Dear Father, thank you for the life, death, resurrection, ascension, and session of Jesus Christ.
Thank you Jesus that you came that I might have life. Despite my sins, you love me to death, you paid for my sins.
Your resurrection brought me eternal life, and your ascension has opened up for me, a new and living way into the presence of God.
Your session at the right hand of God, assures me of your continued intercessions on my behalf.
I hereby accept you Lord Jesus Christ as the Lord of my life. Thank you for forgiving all my sins and restoring me into fellowship with Father God. Praises be to God, I am born again in Jedus name. Amein.
Congratulations on your new birth and new identity as a child of God.
I, your sister Hephzibah, hereby welcome you into the Royal Family of God.
As a child of God, you now can directly access God, by using the name of Jesus Christ to ask anything from Father God
(See Matthew 7:7-8, Mark 11: 24, John 14: 13-14)
Although you can access Bible versions freely online from the internet, one of your best buys and priceless possessions will be to get yourself a hard copy of the Holy Bible.
Christianity is a together-faith and requires that you meet with your other christian-family in their designated place of gatherings/assembly called ‘church’.
Find one in your county, where you can freely interact with others. And you will learn more about how to maintain this new lifestyle of following Jesus Christ called Chrstianity.
If after reading this writing you do not change, see what awaits you
“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8 KJV)
It is a fearful thing to fall into the badside of God.
If you have further questions drop it as comments and we will respond accordingly.
From Hephzibah Christly TheSpiritualWarrior- November 12th 2022
Then he said, “Let me go, for the day has broken.” But Jacob said, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” Genesis 32:26
I know the verse, “The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” James 5:16 I learned it as a kid but learning the words and understanding the meaning can be many decades apart. Jacob wrestled with God until he prevailed. Though his hip gave out in the struggle (the hip being the pivotal source of power for a wrestler), he did not quit. The blessing was of such value to him that nothing dampened the desire.
There are situations that can appear hopeless from a human perspective. Natural evidence begs to prove that nothing is ever going to change, even if I engage my faith. So, I don’t fight the fight and things get worse. The pain of watching everything regress nearly shuts me down. I look ten years older than I am as I wear the cloak of faithlessness like an old bathrobe and camp out in the valley of resignment. Living in hopeless oblivion makes perfect sense to me because I want the striving to cease.
Is this where you are today? You’ve been wrestling with God for a long time over one single thing. The more you pray, the more things seem to decline. To continue to keep your heart alive to hope and faith appears futile. You’re fast approaching the line where quitting pretends to be the smart thing to do. Dreaming is painful. God appears to be cruel as He withholds the blessing you seek.
This is what it is to live in the shadows. And I have. But let me testify that God didn’t let me stay there. His Spirit worked on me, infusing a ‘word’ now and then, and I would poke my head out. So much happened that finally caused me to fight for faith. Was it harder than giving up? Definitely. But let me give a testimony here!
I have seen powerful prayers answered after decades. One breakthrough took twenty-nine years, the other took thirty-seven. Both were glorious. Wrestling was worth it. Prevailing brought the blessing. The result is that I will have greater stamina in the next spiritual battle because I know now not to give up.
Over what issue have you taken hold of God in prayer today? How long have you labored? Hang on. Dig your fingers into the fabric of his robe and don’t let go. Today could be the day He speaks a word and prison bars open wide.
PRAYER:
I value what I learned about myself in the battle and about You most of all. Treasures of the darkness. That’s what You promised and they sparkle in my spirit. Amen you(Daughters of Promise)
In part 2 I will share with you the Testimony of a marriage restored after 12 years of continued prayers. –
Shalom from Hephzibah Christly TheSpiritualWarrior
Our prayer response to this prayer request will help you in confronting similar attacks. Now read on
The Issues: How I know we are under spiritual attacks is because my spouse and our adult kids are facing the exact same workplace problems. They are either short payed or owed payments. And another kid and I are unemployed, and unable to get unemployment benefits. We are Christians, we give our tithes and do other good deeds. It’s causing us concern. Please pray with us.
Response: I understand this is not an easy time for you and your family. However, God is faithful and a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
Therefore, dear brethren- calm dowm. Refuse to be agitated because, your present challenges will translate to praises sooner than you envision.
Although the devil is defeated foe, he suffers from selective amnesia. So he often tries to play the children of God by creating false conditions and circumstances, in order to frustrate their faith in God.
But those who know the God they serve, stand strong, and fight him off by countering his moves. They keep declaring what the Word of God says, superimposing it over the presenting circumstances.
Therefore, “Beloved, do not be amazed and bewildered at the fiery ordeal which is taking place to test your quality, as though something strange (unusual and alien to you and your position) were befalling you. But insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, rejoice, so that when His glory [full of radiance and splendor] is revealed, you may also rejoice with triumph [exultantly]. (1 Peter 4:12-13 AMPC)
From the above scripture verses, it should be clearer to you that the reason the forces of evil are attacking you and yours is because you are not under the yoke of bondage to satan: you are Christians!!! Hallelujah! You belong to God’s Kingdom of Light.!
It is good to know that you are tithers. Now, we are going to weaponize your tithes, and command the devouring demons to get off the finances and economy of your family.
God promises in His Word, that tithers are not subject to the devourer. But instead, their happiness and blessings shall be visible to all. (See Malachi 3: 8-12) This is your testimony!
Let us Pray:
Father God, with a heart full of anticipation, and heaviness due to presenting circumstances, we come before you.
Thank You for Your calming Word of encouragement and comfort that has built up the faith of Your people.
We acknowledge that we erred not knowing the scriptures, and now, we receive the grace of forgiveness of sins, and cleansing from all unrighteousness.
Thank You Father for making us victorious in Jesus Christ.
In unity of faith as your Oracle and Steward of your graces, I stand with this family against the forces of evil that are taking advantage of the current global economic crisis to attack them, through finances, economy, job prospects, workplace and interpersonal relationships, etc.
I command all the aforementioned evil spirits with all their relatives, to back off this family’s finances, economy, job prospects, and relationships, and go at once to the feet of Jesus Christ.
I declare that Jesus Christ became a curse for them, and in Him, this family had entered into the blessings of Abraham.
Therefore, all curses of economic and financial hardships, lack and limitations, frustrating circumstances, indebtedness, double standards, meanness, joblessness, doom, gloom, and related evils, are without jurisdiction over everything that pertains and relates to them.
I proclaim that this family are blessed beyond curses, and all the bans and embargoes on their all-round prosperity are hereby lifted and destroyed.
I proclaim restoration, transformation, unlimited goodness and supernatural favors accrued, are released to you all.
From henceforth, all things are working together for your good. When people are saying there is a casting down, you shall be saying there is a lifting up. For you are linked to the heavenly economic systems, and your testimonies will point others to God’s faithfulness.
Those who despised, cheated, and were mean and wicked to you all, are hereby restless and sleepless until they give back what they stole, withheld or cheated from you all.
From today, you shall no longer be intimidated by agents of the forces of evil. Rather, you shall stand strong and in unity of faith do valiantly.
We proclaim Financial open doors, economic prosperity and supernatural supplies are yours. For the blessings of God that make us rich without sorrow abound to you all in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. Shalom from Hephzibah Christly TheSpiritualWarrior October 3, 2020
This is from someone who just moved into a new house and was visited by an agent of satan. She walked into her home as a friendly neighbor, bearing gifts- a crystal ball, which was offered as protection against the entity she claimed resides in the house.
Please do not be ignorant of satan’s devices. The Bible says: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.” (1Peter 5:8-9 KJV)
Do not be the victim. Be strategic in prayers, alert in your spirit and aware that satanism will be on the increase everywhere. 🙏
Below is our Biblical response and Strategic Warfare Prayers.
Perchance you have such a neighbor, ‘Do not ever allow her into your home ever.’ Always stand your ground. The reason for such a visit was to establish dominance and gain control over your home!
Read these Bible verses, personalize them and NEVER FEAR THE FORCES OF EVIL OR ACCEPT help from them. They are fixing to have a contact point in your home, hence the object was offered to you.
Luke 10:19 “Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing will injure you.” Luke 10:19 NASB1995
The above verse gives you the power of attorney to use the authority in the name of Jesus Christ, to go on the attack over all the forces of evil- and no backlash will happen to you.
Therefore, be bold, be brave. GOD’S GOT YOUR BACK . Ignorance of who we are in Christ is the major Christians are scared of satan and do not war spiritually.
Those who know the God they serve shall be strong and do valiant deeds (Read Daniel 11:32)
1John 5:4,- “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.”(1 John 5:4 NASB1995)
1John 4:4, – “You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” 1 John 4:4 NASB1995
Numbers 23:23,- “For there is no omen against Jacob, Nor is there any divination against Israel…(Numbers 23:23 NASB1995)
Have this assurance deep in your heart that nothing they conjure, weaponize etc against you shall prosper!
Romans 8:2 – For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.(Romans 8:2, NASB)
Your life and property are immunised against the forces of evil.
2Timothy 1:7- For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7 NASB1995)
Fear has torment! If you allow fear into your heart, then you open up routes for acute demonization.
Anytime you feel fear welling up within, affirm that you have the spirit of boldness, power and ❤️ love.
Let us Pray:
Father, thank you that Your power to save, deliver, protect, heal and prosper manifests in, through and around your children.
Thank you Father, also for the angelic hosts assigned roundabout our residences.
We acknowledge that you are our God and our Father who jealously guards us.
As an Oracle of God, I command all the evil spirits and their handlers assigned against God’s children who are reading this, to reassign at once to the feet of Jesus Christ.
I proclaim the fear and dread of God restrains the human agents of satan from venturing across your perimeters.
I decree today that anyone who dares to connect, contact, intimidate, bully, manipulate, or try to subjugate you, will be visited with swift divine justice.
Thank you Father God, that the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made us free from the law of sin and death.
Therefore, all the satanic rights to our homes are nullified and voided.
For this cause Christ Jesus manifested and destroyed all the works of satan.
The Greater-One now lives in this child of God. We affirm that whatever pertains and relates to us are born of God and thus victorious over the world.
Thank you ABBA Father for being our Shield and hiding place, no omen, sorcery, divination, projections, and witchcraft projectiles can succeed against us, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ.
Have faith in God. Believe your prayers are effectively casting down imaginations and pulling strongholds, and whatever else is seeking exaltation over God in your life.
Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, TheSpiritualWarrior October 19, 2022.
Someone sent in this question and below is our response.
Answer:
It simply means that the forces of darkness have targeted you, and are using black witchcraft to scare you!
If you are born again, do not fear , you must understand that “everyone born of God is victorious and overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has conquered and overcome the world—our [continuing, persistent] faith [in Jesus the Son of God].” (1 John 5:4 AMP)
You must not allow fear to get hold of your mind or else, satan will hold you strongly.
Remember also that “God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control].” (2 Timothy 1:7 AMP)
What you should do:
Thank God for the restraining order that has incapacitated the forces of evil from taking advantage of you. (Read Ephesians 4:30, Ampc)
Reaffirm your faith in God and declare your positional righteousness in Christ Jesus (Read 2Corinthians 5:21)
If you have any unconfessed sins in your life, acknowledge it and read 1 John 1:9. You need to understand that sin is what gives legal grounds for demons to attack the children of God. Confessions of sins to God, removes the legal grounds and restores your fellowship with God. Making you totally inaccessible to demons.
Read Luke 10:19, and using your authority, Command all evil spirits with their relatives that are assigned against you, to go at once to the feet of Jesus Christ.
Command also, all the works of the devil, including witchcraft manipulations and projectiles to implode immediately.
Command all monitoring and homing devices set up for your sake, to self-destruct 🔥 at once.
Affirm that you bear the mark of Christ on your body, therefore all satanic marks are deleted by the blood of Jesus Christ. ( Read Galatians 6:17)
Affirm that surely, goodness and mercy follows you all the days of your life, and that greater grace and supernatural favors are working for you, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ.
Thank God for your deliverance and share your testimony with us and others.
If you are not born again: below is what you need to do, before you can say the prayers 1-9.
* Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and personal Savior.
* Believe in your heart that He paid the price for your sins by dying in your place and God raised Him from the dead.
* Confess with your mouth that you are saved. (Read Romans 10:9-10) For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, shall be saved.
Salvation Prayer:
Father God, thank you for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for my sins. Thank you for your saving grace that delivers from the power of darkness and translates believers to the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior. I believe He is alive and I confess that I am saved in the name of Jesus Christ.
Thank you Father God for your grace that has brought Salvation, deliverance, healings, prosperity and restoration to greater glory to me and my household, in Jesus’ matchless name.
Important:
If you said the Salvation prayer above, welcome to the Kingdom of God. You are now a child of God, having been born again by the Holy Spirit of God.
Christianity is a “together-faith ” so you need to find a Christian-church-family close to you. So that you can have a support group, as well as have the opportunity to grow and spur others to growth.
We love you and trust this has helped you tremendously.
Sometimes in life, you have to really work at overcoming what might be considered insurmountable problems. It is known as ‘working out your deliverance ‘ (See Philippians 2:12)
In addition to prayer and fasting, you need to:
Change your mindset: (See Philippians 2:5)
Be humble and ready to do the will of God as revealed in His written Word.
Repent: (See Proverbs 28:13,1John 1:7-9, Galatians 5:22-23)
God forgives sins and not excuses. Be ready and willing to develop Christlikeness in worship, character and service.
Use your authority in Christ to neutralize the forces of evils that are influencing that adversity: (See Luke 10:19)
You have the authority to use the name of Jesus Christ to cast down and out, all evil spirits, and imaginations. You can also neutralize the effectiveness of Human agents of satan, with GOD’S Word from your mouth.
Change your prayer strategy. (See Philippians 4:6-8,James 4:3)
There are different types of Prayers. You should know which is appropriate for your issues.
Learn to listen to the inner witness of the Spirit and act accordingly. (See Romans 8:14, John 14:31)
The Holy Spirit lives in and works through all Believers of Christ. He is known as – Helper. Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor, Counsellor, Strengthener, Standby (See John 14:31, Amp)
Ask God to SuperNaturally Intervene and help you. (Romans 10:13)
What God did for others, He will do for you also. Read the story of how the faithful God showed up strong for Samsom. (See Judges 16:28)
#boldlyDeclare this Prayer:
Dear Father God.
I know I need help.
Help me Father.
Fill me up grace for grace with your fullness.
Let nothing be wanting in me.
Enclose me.
Engulf me.
Redeem me again.
Revive me Father.
I am your sanctuary.
I yearn for my life to be a living sacrifice to you daily.
I give up everything.
Whatever does not align with your Word and will for my life, Remove.
I refuse evil to be in me anymore.
For I am called by your name.
I am created for your glory.
Shine forth through me O God.
Let me continually radiate your glory.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, #TheSpiritualWarrior. August 8th, 2022.
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