Tag: deliverance

#85 Prayer Focus for Today: Reduction of Distress & Reinforcements of coping abilities. 

Although the flood in Noah’s time was the result of Divine judgment, God didn’t forget to show mercy.

According to Bible records,  when God remembered Noah, the flood waters assuaged. 

Which means that God in His infinite mercy, lessened the intensity of the flood, reinforced the coping abilities of the survivors by gradually easing them into a new beginning. Read Genesis 8.

The news reports from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene are so distressing. Whole communities were wiped out and people are still missing.

 God, please remember your people and grant them relief from the effect of these disasters, in Jesus’s name.  

In a touching video, someone described how they could not evacuate, and watched helplessly, as the flood waters came into their home, rising quickly to their necks. 

Another couple said they thought they were safe because their home was on higher ground.  But they watched helplessly, as half their home went down the mountain. 

Where can you go when God is unto you?

Only His mercy can protect you and prevail over his judgments. 

Similarly, those in war zones described how helpless they were when bombs and bullets came at them.

Even in dire situations,  God still remembered to be merciful.

Have you ever been in such a helpless situation, where you came face to face with your mortality? 

Which begs the question, “Why do you care about us humans? Why are you concerned for us weaklings?” Psalms 8:CEVUK.

 God loves us humans, and never gives up on us. He always seeks ways to gain our attention and help us refocus on Him: so that none will perish.

For some, it takes a near-death encounter before they can be reset and their minds renewed. 

When realization hits that ONLY by DIvine intervention can they survive, then they refocus  and surrender to Him.

We cannot wait to have near-death encounters before yielding to God’s will. It is too traumatic, and not worth all the losses incurred in the process.

Lesson:

It is better to learn life’s lessons by precepts and observations,  than by experience: for experience is a bitter-teacher.

Let us pray :

Read the following scriptures, personalize it, identify with all who are facing disaster all over the world, and intercede for them. 

*Psalms 51:1, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13, 17-18 NLT

[1] Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins.

[3] For I recognize my rebellion; it haunts me day and night. 

[4] Against you, and you alone, have I sinned; I have done what is evil in your sight. You will be proved right in what you say, and your judgment against me is just.

[8] Oh, give me back my joy again; you have broken me— now let me rejoice.

[10] Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.

[12] Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you. 

[13] Then I will teach your ways to rebels, and they will return to you.

[17] The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God. 

[18] Look with favor on Zion and help her; rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

#MyPrayer4you:

I pray that God will remember you for good, ease off the pain of your losses, reinforce your coping abilities, send you helpers, keep you healthy, increase your support network, and work in you both to will and to do, ]His perfect will, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ ♥️ 

Stay Encouraged, this too has passed, and affliction will not come again. 

But Reevaluate your life, and realign it with God’s perfect will.

Testimony:

We finally received word from my longtime friend Danelle, after nearly 7 days of not knowing where they are at!.

Although Hurricane Helene flooded them and took out roads, power, and homes, God spared their lives. We are thankful. 

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D., #TheSpiritualWarrior  October 4th 2024

84 Prayer Focus for Today: Reproaches Turned Into Appreciation & Acceptance.

In Mark 5:25-34, is the story of the woman with an issue of blood. For 12 years, she was an outcast. She was ostracized in the society for a condition beyond her.

For 12 years, she experienced shame, rejection, and helplessness.

Her condition drove her to poverty as she pursued all possible cures!

She tried her best. She fought hard to overcome the condition that made her despised, maligned, and a byword in the community.

For 12 years, she was dying: her life was gradually draining out of her. For Life is in the Blood, as the Bible states.

For 12 years, she bore the inconvenience of something between her legs to collect the blood flow.

For 12 years, she was physically, mentally and emotionally traumatized. 

Despite it all, she never gave up the desire to be healed and made whole!

But one day, it all changed.

  She encountered Jesus Christ and her reproaches were rolled away, and she became the living witness of God’s miraculous healings and restoration. 

#MyPrayer4you:

Today I pray for  you, and declare that your reproaches  are rolled away. 

*This is the season of Divine visitation for you, and your circumstances will change miraculously.

*Those who treated you with contempt will become your praise- singers.

*Those who rejected you will be humbled and attracted to the glory of your rising, and their eyes will look up and have respect for God.

*Because God has favored you, the place of your shame becomes the place of your fame, for everything will turn around for good.

*I proclaim your victory over unrelenting issues, and declare that affliction will not return again, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. 

Read and Personalize 

Psalms 27:7-14 NLT:

“[7] Hear me as I pray, O Lord. Be merciful and answer me! 

[8] My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.” 

[9] Do not turn your back on me. Do not reject your servant in anger. You have always been my helper. Don’t leave me now; don’t abandon me, O God of my salvation! 

[10] Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close. 

[11] Teach me how to live, O Lord. Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me. 

[12] Do not let me fall into their hands. For they accuse me of things I’ve never done; with every breath they threaten me with violence. 

[13] Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. 

[14] Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.”

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D., #TheSpiritualWarrior October 3rd 2024

#82 Prayer Focus for Today: Focus & Fearlessness. 

With all the bad news going around, it is important to remain focused on God and not become fearful.

The Bible says in

Matthew 24:6 that, “you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not frightened or troubled, for this must take place, but the end is not yet.” Matthew 24:6. AMPC.

Read and Apply Psalm 25 2-8

You can use the KJV, but I have used the AMPC for simplicity and clarity. 

Affirm/Personalize  the scripture verses below:

[2]  O my God, I trust, lean on, rely on, and am confident in You. Let me not be put to shame or [my hope in You] be disappointed; let not my enemies triumph over me. [3]  Yes, let none who trust and wait hopefully and look for You be put to shame or be disappointed; let them be ashamed who forsake the right or deal treacherously without cause. [4]  Show me Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths. [5]  Guide me in Your truth and faithfulness and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; for You [You only and altogether] do I wait [expectantly] all the day long. [6]  Remember, O Lord, Your tender mercy and loving-kindness; for they have been ever from of old. [7]  Remember not the sins (the lapses and frailties) of my youth or my transgressions; according to Your mercy and steadfast love remember me, for Your goodness’ sake, O Lord. [8]  Good and upright is the Lord; therefore will He instruct sinners in [His] way. Psalm 25:2-8 AMPC.

#MyPrayer4you:

I pray that your faith in God grows stronger, and that you will not allow the ongoing world crises destabilize you, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ ♥️ 

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D., #TheSpiritualWarrior. October 1st 2024

#81 Prayer Focus for Today:

That God will hasten to aid you. 

If you are at a dark place in life, I pray that God in His infinite mercy will hasten to help you in the matchless name of Jesus Christ.

Read and appropriate the following Psalms :

1). Psalm 88:1-3, 6-9, 13-18 AMPC

[1]  O Lord, the God of my salvation, I have cried to You for help by day; at night I am in Your presence. [Luke 18:7.] [2]  Let my prayer come before You and really enter into Your presence; incline Your ear to my cry! [3]  For I am full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol (the place of the dead).

[6]  You have laid me in the depths of the lowest pit, in darkness, in the deeps. [7]  Your wrath lies hard upon me, and You have afflicted me with all Your waves. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! [Ps. 42:7.] [8]  You have put my [familiar] friends far from me; You have made me an abomination to them. I am shut up, and I cannot come forth. [9]  My eye grows dim because of sorrow and affliction. Lord, I have called daily on You; I have spread forth my hands to You.]? 

[13]  But to You I cry, O Lord; and in the morning shall my prayer come to meet You. [14]  Lord, why do You cast me off? Why do You hide Your face from me? [Matt. 27:46.] [15]  I was afflicted and close to death from my youth up; while I suffer Your terrors I am distracted [I faint]. [16]  Your fierce wrath has swept over me; Your terrors have destroyed me. [17]  They surround me like a flood all day long; together they have closed in upon me. [18]  Lover and friend have You put far from me; my familiar friends are darkness and the grave.

2). Psalm 85:4-7 AMPC

[4]  Restore us, O God of our salvation, and cause Your anger toward us to cease [forever]. [5]  Will You be angry with us forever? Will You prolong Your anger [and disfavor] and spread it out to all generations? [6]  Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You? [7]  Show us Your mercy and loving-kindness, O Lord, and grant us Your salvation.

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D., #TheSpiritualWarrior,Sm September 30th 2024

#80 Prayer Focus for Today: The Lost & The backsliding.

Many are lost, and some have given up on God because of unbelief and frustrating circumstances.

Although it is the goodness/kindness of God  that leads to repentance, we have a responsibility to lead both the lost and the backsliding brethren to God.

These two categories of humans are everywhere- in your neighborhood,  work and recreation places,  hospitals, etc.

You do not need to Memorize your Bible from Genesis to Revelations,  but you need to remember how God came into your life and how HE has been helping you.

That’s all you need to point people to God,  initially.

Furthermore, you will need to also improve on your knowledge of God in order to deepen your relationship with Him, and touch more lives for Him.

And, it is absolutely important that you pray for the lost and the backsliding people, anytime you pray for yourself. 

Let us Pray:

Father God,  thank you for loving us endlessly and dealing with us mercifully.

We affirm that You are the solution to the problems of the world and ask that your goodness  would lead those in our  neighborhood to repentance.

We also ask that you help those who are having a faith crisis to come back to you.

We stand against all the forces of darkness that are frustrating faith, relationships, healings, and finances. 

We command them to backoff and go to the feet of Jesus Christ.

We release to these folks, a hunger and thirst for God and His Word, and the grace to grow in grace and in the knowledge of Christ.

We command all frustrating circumstances to be calm and for peace, progress, prosperity and the fear of God to commence.

Help your people O God. 

Help those who are at a Crossroad to have a life changing encounter with you,  in the matchless name of Jesus Christ ♥️ 

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D., #TheSpiritualWarrior September 29th 2024

#79 Prayer Focus for Today: Divine Refuge in the Time Of Troubles:

I can’t find the words with which to describe my feelings at the havoc Hurricane Helene wreaked.

The most touching account was about the community who did not insure their homes because of the rising insurance payments.  And now, their homes are leveled out!

Quo vadis? Where do we go from here?  

What a double tragedy for them- no homes,  no insurance! 

But is all lost? NO! God will surely show up strong for them.

 For the LORD is merciful,  gracious, compassionate, and does not stay angry! Just as a great dad loves his children, so HE loves and cares for those who fear and worship Him. He knows how fragile we are, and will not allow us to be tempted beyond our capacity. See Psalm 103: 8-14.

My concern is not about God,  (He is faithful), but those who are affected by the disasters. 

After experiencing a tornado, I know how long it takes to process the trauma!

 Although God protected us through it,  and only a few shingles ran off with the winds, I was traumatized! 

Even though I can’t even imagine what they are going through because  It’s so overwhelming, I know that God will always be there for them, during this season of troubles, as He was for us.

Please, let us Pray:

*Join me to pray that God comforts,  encourages and strengthens them as they start a life after the hurricane.

*Pray that hope will rise again in them, to press forward, and not give up. 

*Pray that fear, ringing in the ear and premonitions of evil ceases from tormenting them.

*Speak healings to their minds and relationships, that instead of dissensions,  and frustrations, they will have peace of mind, peace with one another, be helpful, cooperative, understanding and hopeful. 

*Ask God to send them help, as well as to touch families,  churches, and nonprofits to constructively reach out to all t

victims of disasters.

*Pray that during and after this trauma, they will bond strongly with God, find solace in Him, so that their minds and strength will be renewed, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ.

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D., #TheSpiritualWarrior , September 28th, 2024

#78 Prayer Focus for Today: The People Affected by Disasters.

Dear People of God and Prayer-Partners. I had a night that was burdened with prayers for those who are affected by disasters.

Behind every natural disaster or catastrophe is God’s merciful intervention, to address unrepentant or repeated sinfulness, and reset the community. 

 God is the Monarch of the universe and the Righteous Judge of all the earth. And He does what He pleases in heaven, on earth, in the seas, and under the earth; and He releases the wind from the storehouses also:- Read Psalm 135:6-12, Psalm 24:1-2, 135:6, 2 Chronicles 20:6.

This may seem strange to the uninformed, but God always intervenes in world affairs (John 3:16) in order to stop the corrupting effects of evil in nations.

In Leviticus 26, we have been given written insight into how God deals with repeated disobedience, through increasing catastrophes, tragedies, calamities, or disasters.

Leviticus 26, from verses 14-39, contains the five-circles of Divine disciplines, while verses 40-45 shows how repentance brings restoration.

You may be thinking that Leviticus was for the Israelites of old,  but we are told in 1 Corinthians 10: 11 that these things happened to them as examples, and were written for our instructions…” 

This is not a judgment call out on those who are experiencing disastrous circumstances,  but a “Call to Prayer” for all Christians on behalf of those who are or will experience disasters of any kind.

Let us Pray:

*Father God, if you were to judge humanity today without the Christ sacrifice, none will survive.

*We are thankful for the Blood of Jesus Christ that speaks better things for humanity.

And in accordance with your Word that says we should pray for one another (James 5:16),

*We your children come boldly to Your Throne of grace to obtain mercy for the peoples of our world who are currently being disciplined by natural disasters.

*We identify with all their sins that caused this Divine Reset.

*We acknowledge that we have rejected the knowledge of God, promoted sexual immorality, and raised altars for the worship of foreign gods on the lands that our pioneers dedicated to You the Most High God.

*You have done justly, but have mercy Father. Let your mercy prevail over judgment: see the Blood of Jesus and be moved in compassion to stop the surging waters of the storm,  minimize the damages it can cause, and work in the survivors of all disasters, to seek You, Father God.

*Release to them Father, evangelists and missionaries,  who will rightly divide the Word of Truth to them so that their hearts will be broken from sins. 

* I present to you Father, everyone who have prayed this prayer, that they will be spared from disastrous circumstances, and luve a life worthy of emulating in the matchless name of Jesus Christ ♥️ 🙏🏽. 

God bless and keep you safe for alwalways, in Jesus name. 

Please keep praying for them that this bitter experience will not be wasted,  but used to make them renew faith in God, and live changed lifestyles.

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D., #TheSpiritualWarrior,  September 27th, 2024

#77 Prayer Focus for Today:

General Wellbeing 

There are days you wake up feeling like you are missing something, or something doesn’t feel quite right,  as if there is evil in the air, and something bad is going to happen.

 Wish I could express this better.

Well, the Bible calls it “the spirit of heaviness” in Isaiah 61:3 KJV

If you are feeling that way or worse, here is the Good News for you today: an exchange is happening.

Read and personalize the verses below, then we pray!

“Isaiah 61:1-3 KJV

The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me

 to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me

 to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; 

 to proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God;

 to comfort all that mourn; 

to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, 

to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; 

that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.” Isaiah 61:1-3 KJV.

#MyPrayer4you:

*In unity of faith, I thank God for His goodness, protection,  preservation, provisions, prosperity, and the posterity of the righteous.

*I declare that no divination, sorcery, enchantment,  spell, incantations, projections, jinxes, or premonitions can prosper against you, for as God’s righteousness, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit.

I identify with all unrighteousness in your life as we admit that we did not hold fast to our confessions of faith and thus allow the enemy to influence our thoughts. 

*We receive forgiveness of sins and cleansing from all unrighteousness and proclaim that the Works of the devil are destroyed and sin no longer dominates our thoughts and behaviors. 

*I proclaim your physical and spiritual liberty from the spirit of heaviness and declare it is a  righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to whoever troubles you.  

Therefore,  that yoke of affliction upon your life is destroyed. 

*I command all lifting up of the sorrows in the air and declare to you that things are turning around for your good and grace and favors are working for you,  in the matchless name of Jesus Christ ♥️ 

Shalon From Hephzibah Christly,  Ph.D., #TheSpiritualWarrior, September 26th 2024

#75 Prayer Focus for Today: Vocalizing Prayer.

Some people ask that since God is the all-knowing God, does it matter  if we pray to Him with our minds or with our mouth?

Below are some points to help your faith, before  we pray.

1).Back in Genesis, after God said ”Let us make”, He went ahead and spoke things into existence. See Genesis 1:26-28.

2). When the Disciples asked to be taught how to pray, Christ said to them to SAY. See Luke 11:2 .

 3). Life and death is in the power of your tongue See Proverbs 18:21

4). With the heart you believe  unto righteousness, with the MOUTH confession is made unto salvation .see Romans 10:8-10

5). In the Old Testament, the people of God entered into their possessions by personal effort. For God promised them wherever the soles of their feet touched, as their possessions. See Joshua 1:3-9

However, God in Christ Finished the Works for whoever Believes in Jesus Christ. Hence scripture says  that even if you have faith as tiny as a mustard seed, you can change the topography of your world, by  telling the mountains to move, and it will obey you. See Mathew 17:20

There is Power in vocalizing your Prayer depending on the kind of prayer you are praying.

Although you can think a Prayer, or even sing a prayer, God says to SAY your prayers. 

PrayerPoints4Today:

1). Say to God how great He is, and how awesome are His ways.

2. Ask God to help you have a mountaintop experience, instead of having these valley-like experiences in life.

3. Be the prophet of your life, prophesy good over your life knowing that God will confirm your words and performs your counsel.

4). Pray for your nation. Thank God for His prevailing mercy that withholds from us the judgment we deserve and giving us the leaderships that will do His will, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. 

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D., #TheSpiritualWarrior September 24th 2024.

#74 Prayer Focus for Today: Freedom From Mind Controlling spirits:

Bible Base: Ephesians 4:14-15.

“…We are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ, Ephesians 4:14‭-‬15 NASB1995 .

What you allow into your mind is what will control you.  Hence the Bible says  – “Do not give the devil a foothold” (Ephesians 4:27)

Just so you know,  If you give the devil a foothold, he will hold you strongly.

Warning:

#SpiritualTherapy: Process your Deliverance.

1). You must be born again: 
In order to engage in these spiritual warfare prayers, and have full coverage of the Blood of Jesus against any satanic reprisals, you must be born again. Read John 3:3-5, 16, 18. Luke 10:19.

1a).Follow these ABC Steps to become Born again:

 *Acknowledge you are a sinner.  

*Believe in your heart that Jesus Christ has paid the price for your sins,  and is now your personal Savior. 

*Confess with your mouth that Jesus died on your behalf,  was buried, resurrected from the dead and you now have eternal life in Him. (Read John 3:3,16,18;  6:23; Romans 5:8; 10:9-10)

2). If you are already born again:

a). Act responsibly and quit blaming your ancestors and everyone else for your present challenges. Because, you are 95% responsible,  while satan and others are 5% to blame.

b).You are responsible to renew the spirit of your mind, and not kep living as an unbeliever by “walking in the vanity of your mind’ (Read Proverbs 28:13;  1 John 1:7-9; Ephesians 4 17)

c). Refuse to engage in mind games: *The mind is the center of your Soul, and your Soul is the seat of your personality(the real you). 

*Your thoughts originate from your mind and control your lifestyle.  Read Proverbs 23:7

*If you fill your mind with the Word of God by engaging in regular Bible Reading,  your thoughts will be fully influenced by God, and will be reflected in your actions.

*However, when you allow *Television, News media etc, to program your mind, you have given satan control over your mind.  And satan’s mission is to steal happiness, killjoy, and destroy Humanity ( Read John 10:10)

d). Therefore,  be intentional in feeding your mind with the things that will add value to your life.

e) Be ready to cast down all imaginations- 2 Corinthians 10:5

How? Even though you cannot stop birds from flying overhead, at least you can stop them from nesting in your hair! 

Therefore, refuse to meditate on anything that will not add value to your life.

3).Believe in God’s faithfulness: 

When those voices start reminding you of your sins,

 a). Refuse to allow that torment. Command them to be silent, for the Blood of Christ is speaking better things on your behalf – Hebrews 12:24

b). Furthermore, counter them with truth that God cannot lie.

c). Believe in your heart and declare 1 John 1:9 which says:

 “If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose]. 1 John 1:.9.AMP

d).Refuse to feel unworthy, You have been made righteous by what Jesus Christ accomplished.

e). Additionally,  whenever satan throws your sins in your face, counter him with Romans 5:1-2

Know in Whom you have believed and what you should believe.

e). To maintain your deliverance, you must work out your salvation by putting away everything that identifies you to your past before Christ. 

Read Ephesians 4:22-32

f). Aim at developing Christlikeness in worship,  character and service.

Let us pray.

#Prayer4Today: #Self Deliverance Prayer:

1).Father, thank you for the authority in the name of Jesus Christ that empowers me  to e

negate all satanic influences from my consciousness, subconsciousness, unconsciousness and deep consciousness.

2).I shut down all negative thought patterns, premonition of doom, phobias, anxiety attacks and other evils.

3).I proclaim that  all  the forces of evils manipulating my thought processes, are disconnected and neutralized, 

and all their holds over my mind are cut off.

4).I pronounce myself free of demonic influences in my mind.

5).I declare that I am mentally stable,  for I have the spirit of love, power and a sound mind.

6).My mind  is renewed and sanctified by the cleansing power of God’s Word. 

7).Thank You Father for searching through my emotions in the conscious, subconscious, unconscious and deep consciousness levels, and neutralizing all that defiles. 

8).I declare that my mind , emotions, affections, reasoning, volition, and thought patterns are under the control of the Holy Spirit.

9.)I affirm that the characteristics of God’s Holy Spirit are evident, for I henceforth display love, joy, peace,  patience, kindness, goodness , faithfulness, gentleness, and self control.

10).I offer my body and all of its functions as an expression of my spiritual worship to my heavenly Father.

11) I surrender all my physical appetites, my sexual desires, cravings, addictiveness, illnesses, marital and financial challenges, to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, and I refuse to be in bondage to my desires, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. 

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Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D., #TheSpiritualWarrior ,