Hello 👋 friends, it’s a wonderful day and we hope you are being blessed, we are still discussing our FREEDOM IN CHRIST.
NUMBER SEVEN: BLESSINGS AND CURSES.
Renouncing the sin of your ancestors is an important step towards your freedom, renouncing any curse or evil words spoken against you, because it’s true familiar spirits can pass from one generation to another if they fail to renounce the sins of their ancestors. It’s true you are not guilty of the sins committed by your ancestors but since we know that Satan is looking for who to accuse, he might gain access to your family so it very important to renounce it and once you renounce your ancestors sins, then you are ready to walk in new life with the spiritual heritage in Christ Jesus. Exodus 20:4–6 (4, do not make for yourself images of anything in heaven or on earth or in the water under the earth 5, do not bow down to any idol or worship it, because I am the Lord your God and I tolerate no rivals. I bring punishment on those who hate me and their descendants down to the third and fourth generation 6, but I show my love to thousands of generations of those who love me and obey my laws).
It’s true some of your problems, of course, are hereditary or acquired from an immoral environment and some problems might be the result of generational sin. So these three conditions can contribute toward causing you to struggle with a particular sin. But the Lord is truth and you can always trust in Him to show you specifically, the characteristics of the sins of your ancestors.
CONFESSION: Lord Jesus, I ask You to reveal to my mind now all the sins of my fathers that are being passed down through family lines. I want to be free from those influences and walk in my new identity as a child of God. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Trust the Lord to bring to your mind the sins committed by your ancestors, so use the below number to list them and pray specifically renouncing them.
1. ___________ 2. ____________ 3. _____________ 4. ____________ 5. ____________6. ______________ 7______________ 8. _________ 9._______________ 10. _________________
To be free from the sins of your ancestors, any curse or assignments targeted against you. Start by making the below confession and don’t forget, you already have all authority, power and protection you need in Christ Jesus to stand such activities.
CONFESSION: Lord Jesus, I am here and now reject and disown all of the sins of my ancestors. I specifically renounce the sins of ____(list here the areas of family sin the Lord revealed to you)___. As one who has now been delivered from the domain of darkness into the kingdom of God’s Son, I cancel out all demonic working that has been passed down to me from my family. As one who has been crucified and raised with Jesus Christ and who sits with Him in heavenly places, I renounce all satanic assignments that are directed toward me and my ministry. I cancel out every curse that Satan and his workers have put on me. I announce to Satan and all his forces that Christ became a curse for me when He died for my sins on the cross. I reject any and every way to which Satan may claim ownership of me. I belong to the Lord Jesus Christ who purchased me with His own blood. I reject all blood sacrifices whereby Satan may claim ownership of me. I declare myself to be fully and eternally signed over and committed to the Lord Jesus Christ. By the authority I have in Christ, I now command every familiar spirit and every enemy of the Lord Jesus that is influencing me to leave my presence. I commit myself to my heavenly Father to do His will from this day forward, in Jesus name, Amen.
Remember as you start enjoying your freedom in Christ, you will still face temptation by the devil, trying to know if you are truly rooted in Christ, so you don’t have to allow the devil to regain his control over your life. Remember the key to overcoming the devil is to walk in humble submission to the will of God, give no room to the devil and he will run away from you. James 4:7 (so then, submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil and he will run away from you). Devil’s main attraction is sin, just like garbages attracts flies, getting rid of the garbages will make the flies to depart to a smelly place. So if you want to get rid of the devil, walk in truth, confess your sins and forgive those who intentionally hurt you and he will flee.
CONFESSION: Lord Jesus, I come to You as Your child, bought out of slavery to sin by the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. You are the Lord of the universe and the Lord of my life. I submit my body to You as an instrument of righteousness, a living and holy sacrifice that I may glorify You in my body. I now ask You to fill me with the Holy Spirit. I commit myself to the renewing of my mind in order to prove that Your will is good, acceptable and perfect for me. All this I pray in the name and authority of the risen Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Remember that one victory does not mean the battles are over. Freedom must be maintained. After completing these Steps to Freedom, one happy lady said, “Will I always be like this?” I told her she would stay free as long as she remained in right relationship with God. “Even if you slip and fall,” I encouraged, “you know how to get right with God again.”
One victim of horrible atrocities shared this illustration: “It’s like being forced to play a game with an ugly stranger in my own home. I kept losing and wanted to quit, but the ugly stranger wouldn’t let me. Finally I called the police (a higher authority) and they came and escorted the stranger out. He knocked on the door trying to regain entry, but this time I recognized his voice and didn’t let him in.”
What a beautiful picture of gaining and keeping your freedom in Christ! We call upon Jesus, the ultimate authority and He escorts the enemy of our souls out of our lives.
MAINTAINING YOUR FREEDOM
Your freedom must be maintained and you cannot emphasize that enough. You have won a very important battle in an ongoing war. Freedom will continue to be yours as long as you keep choosing the truth and standing firm in the strength of the Lord.
If you notice some lies which you have believed, you must renounce them and always choose the truth. Sometimes, some painful memory might reoccur, but you must forgive those who intentionally hurt you. Once the Lord shows you other areas of sin in your life, confess those promptly. This tool can serve as a constant guide for you in dealing with the things God points out to you. Some people have found it helpful to walk through the Steps to Freedom in Christ again. As you do, read the instructions carefully.
To maintain your freedom in Christ, we strongly suggestion the following as well:
1. Be involved in a loving, caring church fellowship where you can be open and honest with others and where God’s truth is taught with grace.
2. Read and meditate on the Bible daily. Memorize key verses from Freedom in Christ. You may want to read the Statement of Truth in Number Two aloud daily and study the verses in it.
3. Learn to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. Assume responsibility for your thought life. Don’t let your mind become passive. Reject all lies, choose to focus on the truth and stand firm in your true identity as a child of God in Christ.
4. Don’t drift back to old patterns of thinking, feeling and acting. This can happen very easily if you become spiritually and mentally lazy. If you are struggling with walking in the truth, share your battles openly with a trusted friend who will pray for you and encourage you to stand firm.
5. Don’t expect other people to fight your battles for you, however. They can help you, but they can’t think, pray, read the Bible or choose truth for you.
6. Commit yourself to daily prayer. Prayer demonstrates a life of trusting in and depending on God. You can pray the following prayers often and with confidence. Let the words come from your heart as well as your lips and feel free to change them to make our prayers your prayers.
DAILY PRAYER: Lord Jesus, I praise You and honor You as my Lord. You are in control of all things. I thank You that You are always with me and will never leave me nor forsake me. You are the only all-powerful and only wise God. You are kind and loving in all Your ways. I love You and thank You that I am united with Christ and spiritually alive in Him. I choose not to love the world or the things of the world, and I crucify the flesh and all its passions.
Thank You for the life I now have in Christ. I ask You to fill me with the Holy Spirit so I may say no to sin and yes to You. I declare my total dependence upon You and I take my stand against Satan and all his lying ways. I choose to believe the truth of God’s Word despite what my feelings may say. I refuse to be discouraged because You are the God of all hope. Nothing is too difficult for You. I am confident that You will supply all my needs as I seek to live according to Your Word. I thank You that I can be content and live a responsible life through Christ who strengthens me.
I now take my stand against Satan and command him and all his evil spirits to depart from me. I choose to put on the full armor of God so I may be able to stand firm against all the devil’s schemes. I submit my body as a living and holy sacrifice to God and I choose to renew my mind by the living Word of God. By so doing I will be able to prove that the will of God is good, acceptable and perfect for me. In the name of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen.
BEDTIME PRAYER: Thank You, Lord, that You have brought me into Your family and have blessed me with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. Thank You for this time of renewal and refreshment through sleep. I accept it as one of Your blessings for Your children and I trust You to guard my mind and my body during my sleep.
As I have thought about You and Your truth during the day, I choose to let those good thoughts continue in my mind while I am asleep. I commit myself to You as my rock, my fortress and my strong tower. May Your peace be upon this place of rest now in the strong name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.
CLEANSING HOME/APARTMENT/ROOM
After removing and destroying all objects of false worship, pray aloud in every room if necessary:
Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that You are the Lord of heaven and earth. In Your sovereign power and love, You have given me all things richly to enjoy. Thank You for this place to live. I claim my home as a place of spiritual safety for me (and my family) and protection from all the attacks of the enemy. As a child of God, raised up and seated with Christ in the heavenly places, I command every evil spirit claiming ground in this place, based on the activities of pastor or present occupants including me, to leave and never return. I renounce all curses and spells directed against this place. I ask You, Heavenly Father, to post Your holy, warring angels around this place to guard it from any and all attempts of the enemy to enter and disturb Your purposes for me (and my family). I thank You, Lord, for doing this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.
LIVING IN A NON-CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT
After removing and destroying all objects of false worship from your possession, pray aloud in the place where you live:
Thank You, Heavenly Father, for a place to live and to be renewed by sleep. I ask You to set aside my room (my portion of this room) as a place of spiritual safety for me. I renounce any allegiance given to false gods or spirits by other occupants. I renounce any claim to this room (space) by Satan based on the activities of past or present occupants, including me. On the basis of my position as a child of God and joint heir with Christ who has all authority in heave and on earth, I command all evil spirits to leave this place and never return. I ask You, Heavenly Father, to station Your holy, warring angels to protect me while I live here. In Jesus’ mighty name I pray. Amen.
Continue to walk in the truth that your identity and sense of worth comes through who you are in Christ. Renew your mind with the truth that your acceptance, security and significance are in Christ alone.
We recommend that you meditate on the following truths daily, perhaps reading the entire list aloud, morning and evening, for the next few weeks. Think about what you are reading and let your heart rejoice in the truth.
We are happy with you and we appreciate your affections, may Gods continue to bless you and your household, Amen 🙏
Peace ☮️ out.
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