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Prison bars ⛓️ and breaking free

Hey you! I hope you have been doing very well lately. I am writing to share a picture of my thoughts derived from sacred moments in the presence of Life itself—namely, Jesus.

I have been pondering on deliverance. Now, promise not to laugh at me for what I am about to expose concerning my previous beliefs on this subject. For a long time, I believed deliverance meant being prayed for, then a demon manifests, it’s cast out in the name of Jesus, and I am then “free,” period. By free, I mean life being totally different from that instance. Change is noticeable, and I can feel it; it’s undeniable to the witnesses of this time. Well, this is one fold. Now let me catch you up on what deliverance can also look like.

I am meditating on the word of God, minding my own business, when out of nowhere, a question pops up, followed by a couple of responses. Teaching is in session on the matter of deliverance through revelations:

What is deliverance? I think to myself.

Deliverance is when one becomes aware of the facts.

Awareness is defined as knowledge or perception of facts. A perception is formed from exposure to something through hearing, seeing, or feeling. Usually, deliverance is from a negative thing or experience that possibly disturbs one’s life and holds one back. In my case, my expectations have been holding me back. I’ve recently discovered that I pray for deliverance when I’ve been delivered; it just didn’t happen “my way.” I frustrate myself, break my heart, and hold myself back as a result. I am now aware that this is my problem.

Deliverance is when one acknowledges the facts.

To acknowledge is to accept or admit the existence of the truth. I expect prayers to be answered exactly as I have in mind. When it doesn’t happen that way, I miss it; I then get discouraged, sad, disappointed, frustrated, and heartbroken. I accept that this is a problem. I acknowledge that my expectations blind me from new experiences and possibilities.

Deliverance happens when we act on the truth.

I think it, I believe it, I act on it. Truth is with God. We get to God through His word. The Spirit of truth testifies in us, children of God. What the Spirit reveals is the truth, despite what my thoughts are telling me. Most times, there is a battle between the mind and the Spirit. To heal and activate my deliverance, I must take action. In addition to seeking the truth from the word, I pray: “Your wisdom is greater than mine, Your decisions better than mine, and every outcome speaks of Your goodness.” This is surrender to God. With total reliance on God, He responds to our needs. He acts on our behalf. He leads us to where our help is.

Deliverance is when I am set free.

“So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, ‘If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’” ~ John 8:31-32. You cannot become aware of your problem, accept that it’s not working out for you, and not do anything about it. This would mean having the keys to a prison cell and remaining in captivity. You ought to use the available keys and find your way out; that is being set free from captivity. This is what deliverance can look like: freedom of mind, changed behavior, confessions, and a decision to do better.

Recently, I learned that if I don’t have words to pray:
- I say the Lord’s Prayer,
- I play worship songs.

It is the work of the Holy Spirit to intercede on our behalf.

I love you. 💛







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