Tag: spiritual development

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Bible says,

“God is love” (See 1 John 4:7-8)

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

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

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

Religious bigotry often deteriorates to prejudice.  

Hence the pharisees could not accept that:

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

Prejudice makes people spew hateful words and make derogatory comments.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Let us Pray:

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

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

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

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

I receive forgiveness of sins and cleansing from all unrighteousness.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Finally, Luke 6:35 NLT

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

Shalom From Hephzibah Christly, TheSpiritualWarrior, July 27, 2024

DELIVERANCE  201: PRAYER OF RENUNCIATION.

Greetings. Please refer to Deliverance 101 in order to understand the process.

And before you proceed in this Deliverance Prayer, you need A Bible  so that you can check the references for yourself, and get to know God better.

Every new device come with a manual for operating the system from the manufacturer. 

The Bible is the Manufacturer’s Manual that will help you to enjoy life in all its fullness.

Definitions:

According to the Cambridge online Dictionary,  Renunciation  is the “formal announcement that someone no longer owns, supports,  believes in, or has a connection with something”

This Prayer of Renunciation will give you the opportunity to formally renounce all pacts, covenants, agreements, etc., that  you or your ancestors may have made with the kingdom of darkness. 

Additionally, this prayer will also effectively confront some of the major root causes of the problems that are tormenting you and causing problems in your life. 

Furthermore, by this prayer, you will also Affirm your faith in what Jesus Christ accomplished for Humanity and personalize it.

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Bible Base:

And as the Bible says:

“…as we have received mercy, we faint not; but have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. 2 Corinthians:4;1-2, KJV

Now that you are born again, it is your spirit that is reborn,  but you have to work out issues from the standpoint of victory.

Because,  by your new status in Christ, you are a royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9), you have been delivered from the kingdom of darkness (Colossians 1:13-20), made righteous, (Romans 3:22-26) , given the ability  to live as the righteous in this depraved world (Romans 6:14-23, and given authority over all the forces of evils, with the assurance that nothing can harm you (Luke 10:19).

 Prayer of Renunciation:

I….(mention your name) declare that I am born again  by the grace of God, whose goodness have brought me to repentance.

I affirm that being born again by the indestructible and incorruptible Word of God, I have been recreated for good works which the Father has ordained that I should do.

Therefore,  hereby RENOUNCE satan, and all the unfruitful works of darkness, including all the gifts from satan’s unholy spirit, 

Which includes the ability to communicate with spirit guides or operate the third eye; read stars and craft horoscopes, as well as channeling; the reading of palms, cards and tea leaves.

I also renounce the ability to hold séances;  and all other related occult-involvement which are the result of, or which originates from the dedications, covenants, pacts or agreements made by my ancestors or myself  with the devil.

I also renounce all relationships with spiritualists, religious cults, false religious sects, secret societies,  freemasonry, Jehovah Witnesses, mormonism, roman catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism as well as all affiliates of Eastern  and African traditional religions. 

I renounce all sinful habits and sever my links with familial sinfulness due to ingrained learned habits.

I…..( mention your name) renounce all covenants and announce that I am in covenant with the Almighty God, by the shed blood of Jesus Christ which supersedes  and nullifies all other covenants by me or on my behalf.

I renounce all curses and evils that are hidden or trending in my biological lineage and announce that I am a child of God and have been redeemed from all curses of the law, for the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me. …. ( mention your name) free from the law of sin and death (Read Romans 8:2)

I acknowledge that though I sinned against God by my involvement with the unfruitful works of darkness; in the days of ignorance, God has overlooked and by His grace has brought me to repentance (Read Acts 17:30-31)

Therefore,  in consonance with  1 John  1:9  I admit my sins, and believe that God has forgiven all my sins, and has cleansed me from all unrighteousness.

I announce  that I…..( mention your name) have been

delivered from the kingdom of darkness and now reside in the Kingdom of light as God’s righteousness in Christ Jesus. 

I proclaim that there is no void  in me for the Holy Spirit of God now resides in me and enables me to produce  love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control in my life.

 I affirm that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are manifesting through me, in wisdom , knowledge,  understanding,  and empowering me to speak, pray and sing in tongues, as well as to rightfully divide the Word of Truth.

In this world,  I have been made more than a conqueror,  I am victorious, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ.

Warfare Prayer for you (Deliverance):

I am thankful that the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to you.

I stand with you against the forces of evil that are assigned to torment, oppress, intimidate, depress, obsess, control, or manipulate you.

I join you in renouncing all contracts, pacts, covenants,  or agreements you or your ancestors ever made with satan and the forces of darkness, in any guise or disguise. 

In unity of faith, I identify with you and your biological lineage, and repent of all personal and ancestral sins of idolatry, sexual immorality, perversions,  murders, wickedness, occultism,  satanism , and everything else that God has declared to be sin. 

We are thankful for the grace of forgiveness of sins and cleansing from all unrighteousness that is available in Jesus Christ.

With the authority invested upon me as a minister in the service of God, I command all the evil spirits assigned to you or attacking you to stop ✋️,  disconnect from you and  from everything that pertains and relates to you, and go at once to the feet of Jesus Christ. 

I proclaim that you have been made free from the law of sin and death and are now functioning in the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus.

Therefore,  all curses are causeless and can no longer work against you, for Christ has redeemed you.

All satanic bans or embargoes, as well as ancestral yokes are nullified for you are now a child of God and function as a citizen of heaven.

For there is therefore now no condemnation to you for God’s Spirit dwell in you, and God is working in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure.

I command to be silent now,  all voices of accusations who are speaking against you from any realms of existence, and declare that the Blood of Jesus Christ is speaking better things on your behalf.

I speak peace to your soul, healings to your mind and body. 

I stand with you in the unity of the Spirit and in the bond of peace and declare that this day, the reproaches of your life are rolled away,  in the matchless name of Jesus Christ ♥️ our Lord and Savior. 

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, TheSpiritualWarrior, July 31, 2018

General Spiritual Warfare Prayer 

Greetings people of God. Today, we are going to pray generally as led by the Holy Spirit of God.

For as scripture says in Romans

‭‭ ‭8:28‬, “We know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. Romans 8:28, Amp

Let Us Pray:

ABBA Father, we are thankful that despite the inclement weather conditions,  Your abundant and boundless mercy continues to watch out for us.

Thank you for honoring Your Word so much so that no divination, sorcery, spells, jinxes, charms, evil soul ties, pacts, covenants, seals, or enchantments could function against us (See Numbers 23:23).

 We are grateful that all the evil spirits assigned to monitor,  interfere, vex, humiliate, depress, frustrate, intimidate,  manipulate,  control, or torment us have been rendered impotent and disconnected from everything that pertains and relate to us.

From today,  we affirm the removal, destruction, disintegration, or annihilation of all the bars of iron, gates of brass and other limitations, barriers, bans, embargoes or restrictions  over our healings, marital stability, excellent parenting, faith, financial breakthrough, economic prosperity, wholeness,  welfare, career opportunities, and excellence in life and ministry.

We are grateful that in accordance with Your Word that  states that the path of the Just is like the light of dawn that shines brighter and brighter  until it reaches its full strength and glory (Proverbs 4:18), we proclaim that all our endeavors in life and ministry, are full of glory, honor, and good success.

We declare that we shall continue to walk the pathways of excellence in all facets of life and our ministry Callings.

We put away from us deceitfulness, lying, double standards, and other unfruitful works of darkness and refuse to have any fellowship with them.

We command the severance of associations or relationships, as well as the shut-down of activities that give evil spirits access to our lives. 

We proclaim that in this new season of Abundant And Boundless mercy, we shall no longer experience unpaid bills, unemployment, infirmity, lack, frustrating circumstances, psychological or physical abuses, ill-health or mental health issues,  and all other satanic projections, manipulations and attacks.

 Enough is enough.

We proclaim that the lines have fallen for us in pleasant places and we have a good heritage.

We are victorious, creative, innovative and insightful. 

We have clarity of vision, revelation knowledge, and are supernaturally endowed to be financial missionaries in the Body of Christ, and shall be wealthier than nations.

We shall continue functioning as the righteousness of God and not debtors to the flesh, for we are born of God and thus not subject to the economic restraints of the world .

Our new beginning has started, and everything is turning around for our good.

 The abundance of the seas come to us, and the accrued riches of the Gentiles are released to us.

With our wealth we shall propagate and publish the Gospel with acts of compassion, and all shall see our good works and glorify our Father God.

We are God’s change-agent in our world,and nothing can stop our advancement, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. 

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, TheSpiritualWarrior Jan. 18th 2024

God causes all things (including inclement weather) to work together for my good:

Good morning dear people of God. As we looked out our window this morning,  there it was- A squirrel!. 

The Squirrel was happily cracking nuts on the tree in our front yard, despite the snow and zero temperatures!

Are you scared 😱 of how the weather is performing this season?

I can relate! 

The weather reports though informative,  can be very stressful 😫 

However, God is bigger than the weather. 

 Therefore, Selah! Stop  and think.

 If God could protect animals in this weather, believe it when God’s Word says, ” the sun shall not smite you by day…Psalm 121:6

You can personalize that scripture by affirmation! Here we go! Say this !

‘ The Lord himself watches over me! The Lord stands beside me as my protective shade.  The sun, snow or sleet will not harm me by day, nor the moon or adverse weather conditions at night.

 For the Lord keeps me from all harm and watches over my life. And the Lord will always keep watch over me, as I come and go, both now and forever, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ 

(Psalm 121:5-8, affirmed)

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly,  TheSpiritualWarrior,  Jan. 15th, 2024.

#10 Abundant and Boundless Mercy: Embracing the Spirit of Wisdom

The Bible says, “But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom….” (1Corinthians 1:30)

ABBA Father, 

We are grateful  that Christ Jesus, the Wisdom of God,  lives in me. And I am supernaturally enabled to make wise choices and  decisions that reflect this. 

I affirm that because the Spirit of wisdom is at work in me, the spirits of error, fear, indecision, timidity, confusion and their relatives are banished from my thought processes, from my world,  and from my relationships. 

Thank You Father, that Your enabling grace at work in and through me is evidenced daily, through words  and actions are in sync with Your plans, purposes and will for my life and for the world. 

For it is You O God who is working in me, both to will and to do of your good pleasure. 

Thank You also  for the grace to function by divine insight, and to excel in all that I set out to do, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ.

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, TheSpiritualWarrior, Jan 10th 2024.

#2 Abundant and Boundless Mercy: Praying to understand and know God.

Text: ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭1:5‬ 

A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; And a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: Proverbs 1:5

Happy New Year once again.

  As I shared in a recent post,  every new year, I challenge myself to start  reading the Bible daily from Genesis through to Revelation. 

This year,  my husband set our Daily Bible Reading goals to 10 chapters everyday. Which is no mean feat, if you have a busy schedule  as I have.

But  busy-nesss  is no excuse at all.  In order to achieve any goal,  discipline is required.

In order to achieve this goal, I have had to reprioritize my priorities, and recategorize Television and reels, as non-essentials. 

Which leaves me with ample time to Read 10 chapters, and even make notes as we read along. 

This new year, what goals have you set for yourself?

What practical steps are you taking to make your goals attainable?

One of the best goals to set is, “to understand and know God” (Jeremiah 9:24)

God is personal. 

You cannot understand and know God only by ‘hearing’ God’s Word from others.  You have to discipline yourself to know God for yourself by personal Bible Reading or Study.

I challenge you today to increase your knowledge of God by searching the scriptures-learn wisdom from the Bible.  

Let us Pray:

Father, we are thankful for this new year, and the enablement to accomplish all our set goals. 

Let there be light in all areas of darkness, and orderliness in all areas of confusion,   as we divide, define and distinguish issues.

Thank You that,  as we proceed in recreating orderliness in our lives and environments, your abundance and boundless mercy, will always shield us from perpetuating errors and recycling problems.

Help us to grow in  ‘the fear of the LORD’ so that we can obey You out of love, and not from the fear of reprisals.

As we proceed in the year, we pray for strength of character so that we won’t yield to the pressure to do evil. But rather,  to eschew evil, and establish a clear distinction between us and the world. 

Thank You that Christ has been made wisdom to us, and thus we shall continuously grow in knowledge, wisdom, understanding, and reverent fear of God, in Jesus Christ matchless name. 

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, TheSpiritualWarrior . January 2nd 2024 .

#30 Prevailing Mercy: A Word in Season.

Greetings Beloved.  Christianity is a lifestyle of those who have chosen to follow Jesus Christ. 

Although Christ sat and ate with sinners, they stopped being sinners because His lifestyle impacted them. 

It is worthy of note that HE never participated in the unfruitful works of darkness. Rather, HE set the captives free.

That same grace is available to us ‘Christians’, when HE gave us power over the forces of evils. Read Luke 10:19.

As Christians, our goal in life is to develop Chrislikeness in worship,  character and service. 

We must be tunnel- visioned in that regard, because, satan runs a parallel government that seeks to deceive and subjugate Humans, and frustrate the Divine destiny of Christians.

Knowing WHOSE you are, WHO you are, and your GOALS in life, will keep you in line, and you will not be demonized after Salvation.

We do not rejoice in the downfall of others. We soberly reflect 😔 and correct the lapses in our own lives, and pray for those ‘caught’ in sins. Because,  but for the grace of God, that would have been us!

Let us Pray:

Father God, we are grateful that your mercy does prevail over judgment, you are able to forgive our sins, cleanse us from all unrighteousness, and restore us to Your righteous standards.

We acknowledge that we have regarded iniquities in our hearts and have not been effective representatives of your Holiness.

I pray dear friends that you will not be preyed upon by the enemy,  who is going about like a roaring lion looking for who to devour. 

I pray also, that you will take heed lest you fall into the same sins that you so vehemently condemn.

Furthermore, I pray that you’ll learn to be merciful in your judgments, so that you will also obtain mercy when you are being judged. For by strength shall no man prevail, and it is God who brings every evil workings to light, for HIS purpose.

I pray that as this year ends,  you shall give more attention to the Word of God, in personal Bible study with corresponding actions, that will clearly distinguish you from the world, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ ♥️ 

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, TheSpiritualWarrior.  Dec 30th, 2023.

An Attitude of Gratitude Elevates (modified)

‭‭Scripture Base:

” Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more.” (Isaiah 54:4, KJV)

I’ve been through some scary stuff in life, that could have ended my life.

Thanks be to God who always pulled me back from the edge of the precipice right on time.

Before I knew how to wear my scars with an attitude of gratitude, I used to look for a hole to crawl into, whenever my past issues were thrown at me.

But as I grew in my daily faith-walk with God in Christ Jesus, I began to see things from a better perspective. And my shame turned to gratitude.

Although the devil tried his worst to destroy my life through the wrong choices that I made, God saved me and gave me a new lease of life.

I am thankful for how far God has brought me. I thank Him also for the grace to be able to minister His perfect will to others through my pains.

My past painful experiences now serve as a teaching aid for others. In the light of God’s Word, I draw from my past to encourage, edify and motivate others.

Yes! My past painful experiences highlight God’s unfailing love and His faithfulness.

Refuse to allow shame any further liberties in your life. Be thankful for the victories over those challenges.

Refuse to wallow in self pity. You are more than a conqueror, you are an overcomer in Christ Jesus.

You are not helpless. You have an ever-present Helper in Christ Jesus. He says ,

” Then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.” Psalm 50:15

You must learn how to talk to God first about everything.

Prayer:
I pray for you today that you will receive clarity of vision. And that the place of your shame shall become the place of your fame.

I proclaim that those who despise you will look up and their eyes will have respect for God.

Receive more grace to excel in life, in Christ matchless name.


Shalom,
From Hephzibah Christly TheSpiritualWarrior
Sept 13th 2020

What is the new normal for the Christian. (2)

Earlier, we stated that Holiness is the right use of truth and that God uses Truth in the right ways, so that it remains true.

However, satan distorts/perverts truth in order to mislead humans. (See Matthew 4:1-10)
How do you determine what is real Truth and what is perverted truth?

“You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” (John 8:32 NASB1995)

We know that Truth is the Truth, when Truth is being used for the ultimate best or greatest good of all.

We know that Truth is personified as Jesus Christ who is the way, the Truth, and the life (John 14:6)

Christ Jesus the Truth, came and died for the ultimate good of Humanity.

However, be aware that satan the thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy Humanity- disguised as the new truth or new normal. (Read John 10:10)

When you know Jesus Christ as the TRUTH, you will be made free from the lies of the devil.

Additionally as Christians, we must Uphold the real Truth by doing and living what is in the best good of all- and that is by upholding the Truth of God’s Word.

Do not buy into the lie that God is love and tolerant of sexual perversions or other sinfulness.

Just so you know,
“[God does not overlook sin and] the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who in their wickedness suppress and stifle the truth,”(Romans 1:18)

No matter the human laws and decrees that approve of the ongoing sexual perversions,
the Word of God supersedes the word of the world.

It doesn’t matter what they are saying or who is saying it, your new normal as a Christian remains the Word of God.

“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12,ESV)

The Bible is the Word of God in written form- it is God’s mind revealed to us (1 Corinthians 2:16)

The Bible is also the Manufacturer’s Manual for the Human Being- the Manufacturer is God Himself who created the Human Being.

Hold fast to the Truth of God’s Word. Read your Bible- it will be an anchor for your Soul.

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly TheSpiritualWarrior, June 25th, 2023.

THE LIFE SAVING WOUND OF MY PAST

See now that I, I am He, and there is no god besides Me; It is I who put to death and give life. I have wounded and it is I who heal, And there is no one who can deliver from My hand. Deuteronomy 32:39

What exactly is a life-saving wound?

It is a wound that comes with a loving purpose. A wound that is given by a friend – not an enemy. A wound inflicted that, when redeemed, will bring ten-fold joy in comparison to the agony once suffered.

The tragedy is that so few children of God recognize the wounds of their past as life-saving wounds. They define them as tragedies. Victim becomes a permanent label. Deprivation creates a defeated mindset. God, who was, and is, sovereign over their past, is viewed as an adversary rather than a friend. They reason that only an enemy would inflict a wound. Enemies relish the chance to inflict a wound, but they do it to kill or maim. God wounds to save and bless. Never do I suffer anything that is not an installment to something glorious.

If a child of God lacks a theology of suffering, they might never come out of the corner to believe Him for their redemption and restoration.

· A child who is never the object of someone’s affection grows up to bear the spirit of rejection. But the wound can be lifesaving when he discovers that God is a pursuer. He woos him to the cross to adopt him and bestow great favor upon him.

· A teenager who has been bullied because he is different grows up unsure of himself. He doesn’t realize that his uniqueness is really the mark of leadership. But the wound can be lifesaving when he discovers that God set him apart to think differently and to lead a cause for the kingdom.

· A woman who has, unexpectedly, been served divorce papers, feels torn apart on the inside. She does not feel she will ever recover from the betrayal. But the wound is lifesaving when, driven to God, she experiences Him as her Bridegroom. Daily, He loves, whispers comforts, and provides.

What is the nature of your unhealed wound? And what is the need that rages as a result? Are you willing to consider that the need you’ve just isolated is life-saving if it takes you into the arms of a sovereign God who waits eagerly to redeem what was stolen from you? Look up. Believe. Live in the promises.

When I don’t believe, it is Your Word and Your Spirit that revives me. Amen
Courtesy The Daughters of Promise