THE TRUTH ABOUT DELIVERANCE
Women have heard me say time and time again that deliverance is not just something you go “do” or go “get.” Meaning, deliverance should never be about scheduling some “appointment” or “session” in order to get a few demons off of your back. This false perception of deliverance is actually discrediting the ministry of deliverance as a whole. And unfortunately, social media is only compounding the issue.
Almost on a regular basis, I see more and more sensationalized videos advertising the casting out of demons. If you are paying attention, the pattern is recognizable. First…
HOW I GOT HIT WITH KUNDALINI
Several months ago, my husband and I were invited to a spirit-filled church by a dear friend. The only thing we did not realize is exactly what type of so-called spirit was actually filling this church.
Prior to this invitation, our previously tainted church experience led Ryan and I to step away as church planters and leaders of a ministry because of their executive decision to align with a very prominent and questionable mega church ministry.
It had been quite a while since Ryan and I had actually attended a physical church so we were whole-heartedly looking forward to fellowship in a spiritually safe environment. We even felt anticipation regarding the potential of a new church home because our friend who invited us was a well-respected minister in this particular church.
In the beginning of worship, the wife of the lead pastor shared a song she wrote describing a vision God had given her on a weekend drive up into the mountains. As she began singing, I sensed my hesitation to participate with the typical swaying back and forth, with hands raised and eyes closed but the enemy ultimately convinced me I was being overly critical. So, I decided to surrender to the lyrics not realizing that I had just opened myself up to seducing spirits.
THE WAGES OF SIN
Spirits can come in from all sources, including various medications and even “so called” natural remedies such as medicinal marijuana. They make it very difficult to express healthy emotions, which include weeping sorrowfully before the Lord as an act of repentance and worship.
Every choice we make will always have a corresponding consequence. When we choose to commit ANY and ALL sin (including drugs), the enemy is given free reign to anesthetize our ability to feel God's love, God's presence and God's prompting.
Partnering with sin will block deliverance.