In order to reinforce the importance of Family as a support network, God gave a command with a promise to His people which states:
“ Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God commanded you, that your days may be prolonged and that it may go well with you in the land which the Lord your God gives you.” Deuteronomy 5:16 AMPC
It is so sad that there are many seniors in our society, who are unsupported by family, as ordained by God.
Most of these seniors spent the better part of their lives, giving value to the lives of relatives, friends and kids.
Some even took care of Grandchildren whose parents were either dead physically or became irresponsible due to addictions.
To whom much is given, much is expected ( Luke 12:48)
How just is it that in their old age, those who worked so hard to give others a life, are now abandoned and are impoverished.
Do you not know that the measure you use for others will be measured back to you? See Luke 6:38
When God gave us this prayer focus this morning, it made us all emotional. It brought back both fond and painful memories.
You need to do a search of your relationships:
A). to ascertain if you are doing God’s will, or
B). have reneged on your responsibilities to your family.
From the Biblical Perspectives, you are responsible to help others, especially your parents and relatives. (See 1 Peter 3:11, Galatians 6:10, Luke 6:27-28)
From our opening scriptures taken from Isaiah 58, which we have as a picture- post, (make time to read it):
God clearly states why you are going through what you are going through.
The solution to your problem lies not only in fasting and deliverance prayers, but most importantly, in the change of your attitude and actions.
The way Forward:
1). If you have a family that you are not supporting, have a change of mind.
1b). Ask and receive forgiveness from God and change your actions to reflect your new mindset.
1c). Command to go at once to the feet of Jesus Christ, all the evil spirits that have been executing on you, the curses of death, destructions, hardship, frustrating circumstances, illness, disfavor, injustices, and all related evils.
1d) Thank God for the grace of repentance and the enabling grace to make amends.
1e) Affirm the blessings of God in Isaiah 58:8-12. Speak it over yourself until your adversities change to blessings.
1f) Apologize to those you hurt by your behavior, attitude and actions.
1g) Resolve to love people, do right by them despite who they are or what they have done to you.
Then your fasting and prayers will make sense.
Next, will be for those who have been abandoned by family, and a prayer session for all.
If you have been benefiting from this ‘Prayer Focus’, make sure you share it with others.
If you need prayers or spiritual therapy (deliverance), send me an email to: spiritualwarrior24@gmail.com
My Prayer for you:
Our Father and God,thank you for loving us despite our shortcomings.
I identify with those who have reneged on their responsibilities for whatever reasons, and admit that we disobeyed You.
We receive forgiveness of sins and cleansing from all unrighteousness.
Thank you for the grace of reconciliation, forgiveness and healings of the hurts that created the anomaly.
I ask God that you heal the hearts, and memories of all involved, and that you work in them both to will and to do of your good pleasure.
As you heal relationships Fatger, heal finances and resources also.
We are grateful for the repentance, redemption, reconciliation, and restoration that is possible because of Jesus Christ. In the matchless name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amein.
Part 2 continues tomorrow.
Shalom from Hephzibah Christly,July 31st 2024
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