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When the Devil Isn’t Attacking-You’re Just Rebellious. By Hephzibah Christly | The Spiritual Warrior

Let’s clear the air:

Not every hardship in your life is an attack from satan.

Sometimes… it’s just you.

Your choices. Your disobedience. Your unwillingness to surrender.

But in modern Christianity, blaming the devil is far easier than examining ourselves.

So we say:

“I’m under spiritual attack.”

“The enemy is after my peace.”

“Warfare is so intense right now.”

Meanwhile, God is over here saying,

“You’re reaping what you sowed.”

The Blame Game Is Comfortable

It’s a strange comfort to imagine we’re always victims in a spiritual war.

 It makes us feel chosen, important, even holy.

But sometimes, the reason we’re exhausted and off-track isn’t because hell is fighting us: it’s because heaven is resisting us.

God resists the proud (James 4:6).

Not the possessed. Not the pagan. The proud.

And rebellion doesn’t always look like witchcraft or idolatry.

Sometimes it looks like:

1).Knowing what God said and doing the opposite

2).Delayed obedience (aka: disobedience with a calendar)

3).Rewriting conviction as “process”

4).Constantly needing confirmation for what you already know

5).Making excuses while quoting “no weapon formed against me”

Newsflash: 

If you’re building the weapons yourself, that verse doesn’t apply.

Stop Rebuking What You Need to Repent For.

You can’t rebuke depression if it’s rooted in disobedience.

You can’t cast out consequences.

You can’t bind a spirit when your own sin is giving it full legal access.

Deliverance is real, but it’s not a shortcut around responsibility.

Sometimes the most powerful spiritual warfare you can engage in… is humbling yourself.

The Way Back

There is grace, but grace doesn’t excuse rebellion. It empowers repentance.

So here’s how you reset:

Ask God: “Where have I ignored Your voice?”

a)Confess it. 

Don’t dress it up. 

Don’t explain it away.

b)Turn from it fully.

 Not eventually. 

Not emotionally.

 Actually.

c)Rebuild in obedience. Even if it’s slow. Even if it’s painful. Even if nobody else sees it.

God doesn’t require perfection. But He does require surrender.

And sometimes, that’s the warfare you’ve been avoiding.

Has this message hit you where it hurts? Good. That’s where healing begins.

Leave a comment. Don’t ghost the process just because it got real.

I pray that you humble yourself before God, before you are humbled by situation and circumstances, instead Jesus’s matchless name. Amein.

Shalom, 

Dr. Hephzibah Christly

#TheSpiritualWarrior #WarfareOrRebellion #RepentanceRestores #NoMoreExcuses

#SuitUpSoldier 

June 22, 2025

Church Hurt Doesn’t Mean Christ Hurt You: By Hephzibah Christly | The Spiritual Warrior

You trusted.

You served.

You showed up faithfully.

And they used you.

Or ignored you.

Or worse, tried to break you in God’s name.

It’s called church hurt, and if you’ve lived it-you don’t need the definition. 

You just need healing.

Some of the deepest wounds I’ve seen in Christian counseling aren’t from atheists, witches, or unbelievers.

They’re from pastors.

From choir leaders.

From fellow believers who weaponized scripture, manipulated emotions, and drove people away from the very God they were claiming to represent.

Here’s the lie: 

“If God let this happen, He must not be real.”

Here’s the truth: 

God didn’t hurt you. People did.

Religion vs Relationship

Religion without relationship always becomes performance.

And performance eventually becomes control.

That’s not the heart of Jesus.

He flipped tables when people turned God’s house into a business. He called out hypocrites in leadership.

 He welcomed the outcasts and broke the rules religion had twisted.

So if you walked away because of how people treated you, you’re in good company-Jesus did too.

Healing Begins Where Trust Was Broken

God is not afraid of your pain. He doesn’t silence it or shame you for it.

He says:

 “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

If you’ve been wounded by the church, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to carry it in silence anymore.

Let God heal the place religion failed. Let Christ show you the difference between His love-and people’s failure to reflect it.

Your Next Step

If you’ve been hurt and don’t know how to trust again, start here:

  • Be honest with God. (He already knows.)
  • Separate the people of God from the person of Christ.
  • Pray for healing-but also for truth.
  • Don’t isolate. Find safe, mature, Spirit-filled believers.
  • Give your grief a voice-then let it go.

Christ still wants you. He still sees you. And He never left.

Ready to begin healing? Message me. I’ll walk with you.

Hephzibah Christly

#TheSpiritualWarrior June 9,2025

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Should We Use Oil, Water, or Salt for Deliverance? What Does Scripture Actually Say? Dr. Hephzibah Christly | #TheSpiritualWarrior

“To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.”  (Isaiah 8:20)

In all matters of faith and practice, Scripture remains the final authority.

 And yet, when it comes to deliverance, many have leaned not on the Word, but on tokens: oil, water, salt, handkerchiefs, as if spiritual power were something to be bottled, sprinkled, or waved around.

But Christ is our model for deliverance. He healed the sick, raised the dead, and cast out demons by the authority of His name, not by ritual objects.

Matthew 8:10 celebrates a centurion who believed Jesus could heal just by speaking a word. That’s the kind of faith that made Jesus marvel: not reliance on props.

Philippians 2:9–11 tells us:

God gave Him the name above all names… that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow… and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

That’s the power. 

That’s the authority. 

And it’s available to us, not through elements, but through identity.

Isaiah 54:17 reminds us that “every tongue that rises against you in judgment, you shall condemn.” 

That’s not done with saltwater. It’s done by standing firm in who we are in Christ.

Demons don’t flee because of rituals. They flee because of faith.

The Bible says: “Without faith it is impossible to please God.” (Hebrews 11:6)

And again: “A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.” (James 1:8)

Faith isn’t an accessory. It’s the entire weapon.

1 John 5:4-5 declares:

“Whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith.”

I speak as someone who served over 20 years as a missionary in occult-dominated regions. 

I’ve seen the real battle. 

I’ve seen darkness tremble, not at oil, but at the authority of a believer who knows their position in Christ.

Yes, Christ once used mud to heal: but He never said, “Go and make mud kits for ministry.” 

The method was never meant to be the model. 

He gave us power, not paraphernalia.

The Church doesn’t need more tokens. 

It needs power from on high.

Jesus said, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.” (Acts 1:8)

Let’s stop spiritual theatrics.

Let’s return to the Word.

Let’s walk in the authority we’ve already been given.

The Name of Jesus is still enough.

Shalom!

Dr. Hephzibah Christly TheSpiritualWarrior, June 1st, 2025

The High Cost of Occult Curiosity: What Dabbling Really Opens Up – By Hephzibah Christly | The Spiritual Warrior

Someone once told me, “I only light candles and burn sage for good vibes. I’m not summoning anything dark.”

But here’s the truth: the spiritual realm doesn’t operate on vibes. It operates on authority.

The devil doesn’t care about your good intentions. He only cares that you opened the door.

In today’s culture, spiritual counterfeits are everywhere – tarot cards repackaged as “clarity tools,” horoscopes pushed as harmless fun, “healing crystals” sold like spiritual medicine, and mediumships wrapped in pretty language like “ancestral connection.”

But the packaging doesn’t change the poison.

Occultism in Disguise

Most people aren’t knowingly joining witch covens or casting curses in the basement. The danger now is subtlety. It’s that gentle nudge to “explore” the unknown, to “just try” a reading, or to look into your past life “for closure.”

It feels spiritual.

It feels empowering.

And it’s a trap.

Scripture doesn’t leave room for negotiation. God clearly warns: 

Do not consult the dead, do not use divination, do not seek answers outside of Him (See Deuteronomy 18:11-12). 

These aren’t suggestions. They’re boundaries of protection.

Why? 

Because what answers back when you call isn’t your grandma. It isn’t your “spirit guide.” It’s something far more dangerous, wearing a familiar face to gain your trust.

The Spiritual Fallout

Here’s what they don’t tell you in those cute aesthetic witch-Tok videos:

•That recurring anxiety?

•Those nightmares?

•That oppressive heaviness that won’t go away?

•That weird sense that you’re “not alone” in your room anymore?

You opened a door. And demons don’t leave on their own.

The Only Way Out

If you’ve dabbled, experimented, or gone headfirst into spiritual practices that don’t line up with the Word of God, there is hope. 

You are not doomed. 

But you do need to repent and renounce it fully. 

Halfway deliverance doesn’t exist.

Call on the name of Jesus (Romans 10:13). There’s power in  that name to rescue you from the dark forces you’ve entertained. (Philippians 2:10)

Confess your disobedience, and He will forgive your sins and cleanse you from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:7-9)

Renounce all that you were involved in, and cut off ties with them. 

Delete files and destroy all the  gear, close doors, and fill the space you gave away.

Get into your Word. Fast. Pray. And don’t look back.

God won’t compete for your attention. But He will rescue you.

Are you ready to break the cycle and come back under God’s covering?

Leave a comment or message me. You’re not alone, and you’re not too far gone.

Shalom,

Dr. Hephzibah Christly #TheSpiritualWarrior #DeliveranceNow #ComeOutOfTheDarkness

May 25, 2025

Spiritual Burnout: When You’re Spiritually Tired But Can’t Afford to  Quit – By Dr Hephzibah Christly – TheSpiritualWarrior

Welcome back to the battlefield.  If you’re reading this, it’s not because you’re cruising through life on a cloud of glory. It’s because you’re dragging your battered soul across no-man’s land, wondering if reinforcements are even a thing.

Guess what? They are. And spoiler alert: you’re one of them.

Burnout: The Silent Saboteur

Burnout doesn’t slam into you like a dramatic car crash. No,  it leaks into your life like a slow gas leak – invisible,  silent, deadly.  You still show up. You still lift your hands. But inside,  you feel like a muppet whose strings got cut.

Burnout makes you a professional at pretending to be “fine” when you are tired and battered (Matthew 26:41)

Hidden Warfare: Fighting Invisible Armies

The worst battles aren’t the ones you can Instagram.  They’re the ones that happen when you’re alone, trying to outwit a whisper that says you’re failing, forgotten, and finished.

Spiritual warfare is personal, petty, and brutal. It’s not swords and dragons. It’s when doubt creeps in dressed as “realism,” and discouragement parades as “self-awareness” with long, loud silences from heaven.

Prayer Fatigue: Talking to the Void

Praying sometimes feels like leaving voicemail after voicemail with no call back.

You plead, you whisper, you shout-and it feels like nothing moves except your own mounting frustration.

You’re not bad at faith.  You’re just at the part where the seeds are underground and you can’t see the roots yet.

Spiritual Depression: Heavy Fog with Your Name on It

This isn’t basic sadness.  This is spiritual claustrophobia. Like you’re locked inside your own chest. Like God forgot about you in the chaos.

You still believe God exists technically – but believing feels more like an old memory than a fire-even King David felt that way – see Psalm 77:9

How to Keep Limping Forward When Quitting Feels Righteous

Reset Without Abandoning the Battle: Rest isn’t Surrender

Even the fiercest warriors retreat to heal. Scripture says, “In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength” (Isaiah 30:15 KJV).

Schedule sacred pauses where you’re not performing for God or anyone else. Cease striving; just rest and reset. As Hebrews 4:10 reminds us,  “Those who enter God’s rest cease from their own labors“

Celebrate Ridiculously Small Wins:

If you muttered one honest prayer today, that’s a full-blown victory lap.  Tiny steps are still forward motion (See Philippians 4:4)

 Outsource Prayer:

Community isn’t a cute idea; it’s  survival – Ask others to join the fight with you – Send out prayer requests (Romans 15:30).

Talk Louder Than the Lies:  Lies grow in silence. Say the truth out loud even if it feels dumb.  Especially when it feels dumb  – mke faith declarations (Ephesians 6:16)

Remember Who Signed You Up:

You didn’t volunteer for this because it sounded fun.  God chose you. He factored in your tired days, your falling-apart days, your “I’m done” days.  And He still said yes. (Hebrews 5:4)

If you’re crawling today, that’s victory. If you’re crying and still breathing, that’s defiance against the forces of darkness. You’re doing better than you think.

You’re still here. And that’s a war cry.

A Prayer of Supplication for the Spiritually Tired

Father God,

I come limping,  not leaping. I come worn, not triumphant. But I come to You, the Lover of my soul.

I lay my shattered ego at Your feet. I lay every battle I can’t name,  every ache I can’t fix, every dream that’s shriveled in the waiting.

Deliver me from the webs I didn’t see myself walking into.  Tear down every lie dressed up as wisdom, every chain wrapped in “good sense.”

Father,  speak into the caverns of my soul.  Flood the cracks with Your light.  Let the places I’ve called “dead” hear Your voice and rise.

Ignite me again, Father.  Fan the smoldering wick.  Hammer hope back into my bones.

I receive Your fire for my fatigue,  You mercy for my mess, and Your promises over my panic.  Where I have collapsed,  You will rebuild.

By Your Spirit,  I quit not.  By Your grace,  I rise again. By Your stripes, I am healed. By the resurrection power, I am vitalized.

In the matchless name of Jesus Christ,  I worship. Amein.

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Tagline: “Faith for the Fight: Because Crawling Still Counts “

Demons are non-Issues when you know the God of the Bible:

“our ability to confront and deactivate demonic forces is rooted in the sovereignty and power of our God-the God of the Bible.”

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3. Embrace Your Victory in Christ

“As a born-again child of God, you are not defined by your past, but by the forgiveness, cleansing, and supernatural authority granted to you by His grace….”- Dr. Hephzibah Christly, TheSpiritualWarrior 

Commandant-Spiritual Warfare and Tactics Squad-SWATS 

In 1 John 1:9, God promises that if we confess our sins, He is faithful to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 

Through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice, the penalty of sin was fully paid (Romans 5:15),

Speak with Authority: Embrace your divine power in Christ.

Praise God, everyone!

One of my favorite scriptures is from 1 Peter 4:11, which says:

“If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.” (1 Peter 4:11)

When you pair this with Luke 10:19, you’ll be amazed at the authority you have as a believer in Christ. You are called to speak as an oracle—confidently, boldly, and with the backing of God’s power.

 In Mark 16:17, Jesus assures us that we have the power of attorney in His Name!

Change the way you talk.

 Be bold and brave. 

Speak with authority:

 Knowing that this morning, 

I release to you the anointing of God’s Spirit that vitalizes, prospers, and heals.

Be well in your spirit.

Be well in your soul.

Be well in your body.

The sun shall not smite you by day, nor the moon by night. Grace and favor will work for you always, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ.

Shalom,

Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D.

TheSpiritualWarrior

February 25, 2025

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Day21 of the 21 Days Prayer Series:

Subject:Transformation 21- Unwavering Faith.

Among all the heroes of faith, the unwavering trust of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego truly inspires me. 

These three faithful servants boldly defied King Nebuchadnezzar by refusing to worship his gods-even knowing that such disobedience meant death. 

When questioned, they did not attempt to justify their actions. Instead, with steadfast conviction, they declared:

“O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.”

(Daniel 3:16-18, KJV)

Thrown into the blazing furnace, they were miraculously delivered by God. 

Their example teaches us that unwavering faith in God is our greatest strength.

As we conclude this series, I encourage you to hold fast to your convictions. 

When we base our beliefs on who God is and rely on His eternal attributes, we are not swayed by the threats of death, imprisonment, or any coercive force. 

Remember, our faith equips us to confront even the worst challenges by focusing on the best-case scenario in Christ.

Practical Application:

Reflect on the courage of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and ask yourself how you can stand firm in your faith amid adversity.

Evaluate your daily decisions—do you rely on God’s truth, or are you influenced by fleeting worldly pressures?

Commit to facing challenges with boldness, knowing that, as Philippians 1:20 reminds us, “with all boldness, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.”

Reflective Questions:

How can you strengthen your resolve to follow God, even when facing tough decisions?

What practical steps can you take to ensure that your actions reflect unwavering faith?

In what ways can you support others in developing a steadfast trust in the Lord?

Let Us Pray:

“Father God, thank You for these 21 days of prophetic prayer. 

I receive transformation in my life-a repositioning for victory, excellence, productivity, supernatural favor, and unlimited goodness. 

Thank You for ushering in a new season in my life, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. Amen.”

Shalom, from

Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D.

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February 21, 2025

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Day20 of the 21Days Prayer Series: 

Transformation 20:Missions-Mindedness:

Christianity is a movement of people-a people of God who are mission-minded, always ready to meet needs and even preempt them. 

This truth brings to mind Barnabas. Originally named Joseph (Joses), the Apostles renamed him Barnabas, which means “son of consolation” or “son of encouragement.” 

The Bible tells us that, besides his servant-heart, he was a good man filled with the Holy Spirit, winning many souls to God (see Acts 4:36-37; 11:24-30).

 He was there for others-morally, financially, and spiritually.

Barnabas is a model to emulate. 

Not only did he support others, but he also backed the Apostles with his finances, selling his property and giving the proceeds to support the mission. 

His life reminds us of the beauty of being a blessing to others.

Since transitioning from frontline missions to internet missions, I have earnestly prayed to keep the chain of support going. 

I confess that I miss the fulfillment that comes from being a tangible blessing to others, and I’ve been praying for financial miracles to enable me to do even more for frontline ministers-especially those serving in rural communities.

 It isn’t enough to just drop a dime in the offering basket. 

We must be like Barnabas, the son of consolation-supporting ministers of the Gospel rather than judging them.

Let us pray:

Father God, thank You for every soul serving in frontline ministries around the world, as well as those ministering in local churches. 

I pray for a multiplier effect upon their finances.

 Protect, preserve, and provide for those who serve in hostile environments.

 Touch the hearts and finances of everyone who reads this post, filling them with a strong desire to serve and bless others in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Shalom,

Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D.

#TheSpiritualWarrior

February 20, 2025

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Let’s be the encouragement our ministers need and continue to bless others as we follow the example of Barnabas.