Spiritual Housecleaning

A video companion guide

With more given, more is required. As we grow in the anointing, we find
ourselves needing more of Him and less of us. Sin becomes more evident and
suddenly we begin to notice glaring defects in our character, bad habits and
other issues that dont align with the Word of God. Despite repenting and
honestly trying to change it seems we fall back into that pit... confused...
What is wrong? Im standing on the Word of God, and yet it remains?! The
enemy tries to get us to doubt the faithfulness of God and a battle ensues as
we try to serve God and deal with our bad selves in a seeming merry-go-
round of disappointing repetition. So whats the blockage? We know God IS
Faithful...
"Having therefore
The church at large forgets what the Great these promises,
Commission says... and that Deliverance is part of beloved, let us
cleanse ourselves
that. My heart is for raising up those with a heart for from all
God... to exhort the Body of Christ to move into its defilement of
calling because excellence rises through a Holy flesh and spirit,
People. This series will help you ready your wedding perfecting
attire. holiness in the
fear of God."
2Cor.7:1
This is a guide for those going through the Spiritual
Housecleaning Series on YouTube, which is training
for self-examination and self-deliverance. Included are simplified teaching,
prayers and step-by-step How to.
Videos in the Series:
Spiritual Housecleaning Part 1
Strongholds Edu - Spiritual Housecleaning
Generational Sins and Curses - Spiritual Housecleaning
Soul Ties - Spiritual Housecleaning
Negative Confessions, Inner Vows & Curses - Spiritual Housecleaning
Healing the Wounded Soul - Spiritual Housecleaning
Anticipating Freedom - Spiritual Housecleaning
Born Again in the Holy Spirit - Spiritual Housecleaning
Exposing the Vices - Spiritual Housecleaning
Recognizing 'spirits' and 'Dealing' With Them - Spiritual Housecleaning
A Testimony of Deliverance, Derek Prince - Spiritual Housecleaning
Deliverance - Spiritual Housecleaning
 What is a generational curse?
A generational curse is a looming negative trait, vice, illness or seeming dark
cloud in our lives that opposes the
promise of abundant life. If we arent Jesus said, The thief does not
having abundant life as professing come except to steal, and to kill,
Christian believers, does that mean satan and to destroy. I have come that
they may have life, and that they
is stronger than the Word? A resounding may have it more abundantly.
NO!, Im sure!!! So then we must John 10:10
question the WHY without glossing
over the scriptures we are uncomfortable
with. No, all of the scriptures must make sense as a whole for Jesus promised
us :
"Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not
come to abolish but to fulfill. Matthew 5:17

So lets understand some of those Old Testament scriptures that reveal the
curse:
You shall not worship them or serve them; for I, the Lord your God, am
a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, on the
third and the fourth generations of those who hate Me, but showing
lovingkindness to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My
commandments.
Exodus 20:56

Then the Lord passed by in front of him and proclaimed, The Lord, the
Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in
lovingkindness and truth; who keeps lovingkindness for thousands, who
forgives iniquity, transgression and sin; yet He will by no means leave the
guilty unpunished, visiting the iniquity of fathers on the children and on
the grandchildren to the third and fourth generations.
Exodus 34:67

So those of you who may be left will rot away because of their iniquity in
the lands of your enemies; and also because of the iniquities of their
forefathers they will rot away with them.
 Leviticus 26:39

I pondered for years... Jesus didnt go around teaching about breaking

generational curses. But then, I understood that healing came to whomever
pulled on His truth... believed in faith (*woman with the issue of blood); and
He delivered the rest. Its like teaching how to make bread versus actually
BEING the bread in understanding. Jesus was/is the complete authority
package, whereas we are always
conforming. Christ redeemed us from the
So becoming His child moves you over curse of the Law, having
from the sour grapes to a person in a become a curse for us-- for it is
written, CURSED IS EVERYONE
new day under the mantle of Christ WHO HANGS ON A
Jesus (Jeremiah 31:29), but He tells us TREE--Galatians 3:13
over and over that what He did has
purchased us authority. What use is it to
have authority and not USE it?

Herein lies the importance of of implementing...

When it comes to generational curses, Christians should lay hold of Galatians
3:13. Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for
us for it is written, Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree. Christ
has paid every debt and broken every curse. The key is to believe that and act
on it. The blood of Christ covers all curses.

A Freed Christian, but the problems remain...

If a curse has landed on you and has been broken, it still doesn't mean you are
delivered from the spirits that entered in through that curse. You may still
need further deliverance to have the spirits cast out that took advantage of the
curses handed to you. Picture it like this... you shut the door... the problem is,
is that the enemy is on the wrong side of the door. True, the curse may be
broken for YOUR future generations, but you have to forcibly (use your
authority) kick that invader out of YOUR house! If they are tough ones to
kick, it may be because weve allowed it to become a stronghold in our
lives... more about that under the subject of deliverance-- but for now, do
some reflection on those dark clouds that seem to hover over your life, visible
family curses, illness ect. and plug in for prayer...
Prayer to Break Generational Curses...
In the name of Jesus, I confess the sins and iniquities of my parents
(name specific sins if known), grandparents (name specific sins if
known), and all other ancestors. I declare that by the blood of Jesus,
these sins have been forgiven and Satan and his demons can no longer
use these sins as legal grounds in my life!
In the name of Jesus, and by the power of His blood, I now declare that
all generational curses have been renounced, broken and severed, and
that I am no longer under their bondage!
In the name of Jesus, I declare myself and my future generations loosed
from any bondages passed down to me from my ancestors. AMEN!
[prayer found at: [Link]

The List
As you reflected upon those possible curses and sources, let this become a
good habit for you to continue throughout your Spiritual Housecleaning.
Points of access are areas where the enemy can get a foothold and rob us of
abundant living. Jesus paid the price and we are saved by receiving Him as
Savior, but every penny must be paid for in actively making Jesus the
appropriation for all things, as we were commanded to do (Ex 12:13, Jn
6:53).

For a next step after axing

possible generational
curses....in this exercise well
go back as far in your life as
can be remembered. Reflect on relationships that were/are big in your life.
Also, any that had anything bad, inappropriate; hurtful to you or others or
even negative talk or judgements.
Add traumatic events that included you or others that, impacted you/bother
your memories. Note life events and/or any medical issues that coincided.
Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to bring things to your mind.

What Are We Looking For?

Soul Ties: Relationships
Physical/sexual, lust (but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman
with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his [Link].
5:28), close work environment or covenant relationships (friends, family,
church, school, mentors). Soul ties can anchor curses!

Curses: Negative Expectations and Inner Vows

When we think of a curse we envision a crooked-fingered witch in a dark
alley and a person that probably got what they had comin because they
shouldntve been there in the first place. We need
to consider what "But I tell you that
the Bible has to say about the power of the tongue every careless word
--- especially our own. Learning to expose beliefs that people speak, they
shall give an
or judgements contrary to the Word of God; accounting for it in the
whether spoken or held within, will dramatically day of judgment.
change your life! Matthew 12:36

Deliverance: Note big character flaws or snares

the enemy seems to have on a cyclical basis with you. Areas in which you try
but just cant seem to break free.

Wounding: Also...Trauma and Brokenness. These are places that we have

not allowed Jesus to come in and heal. It can be confusing especially when
others have wronged or violated us or damaging things happen & the enemy
swoops in and turns us against others, our selves or against God. Wounds
give place for the enemy to keep us in bondage.
We can see it everywhere... Why is the Christian neighbor a recluse since his
divorce 20 years ago? Why does my sister have panic attacks ever since that
accident she had... she is the biggest intercessor I know. These both have had
all kinds of prayer but the problems remain! We must deal with these
wounds and let Jesus in to heal them.
Is there a time in which you snap or shut down whenever a certain line up
of situations happen? Its root could be a soul wound.
Forgiveness: If there is hurt in a memory in which you say youve
forgiven, there is more there. Forgiveness is
more than saying mere words. We shouldnt feel For if you forgive
angst in our memories, emotions or towards the others for their
person when its completed. Its okay, forgiveness transgressions, your
heavenly Father will
can take some time, but go a lot quicker if we stop also forgive you.
avoiding it. I have a forgiveness exercise to help Matthew 6:14
with this.

Repentance/Sin issue: Sure, we often repent of blatant sins, but have we

really examined those offenses, and more to not only repent but to change?

Start Your Checklist

Use paper with a margin to write in, or even better....type on the computer so
you can get the benefit of easily adding in more things you remember later, in
timeline fashion.
As you make your list go by age, grade or year to thoughtfully comb through
so you dont miss anything. You can journal honest thoughts and feelings
under each event as well that may be helpful in exposing anger or wrong
beliefs toward God, self hatred or unforgiveness issues.
After you write out an entry, use a letter marker in the margin to identify the
kind of access:
S : Soul Tie
C : Curse (Youll never, Ill never, repetitive bad thing always seems to
happen)
D : Deliverance issue (feeling like a slave in an area of your life)
W: Wounding (victim of circumstance or anothers sin)
F: Forgiveness issue
R: Repentance/Sin issue (repenting over all sins pre and post getting saved)
P: Programming/Reprogramming (lies believed)

We will use this list as a roadmap for dismantling the access points and the
letter markers will help us in How to deal with each access point.
Prayers and Exercises for Dealing With Specific Types
of Access...
Soul Tie Removal
Prayer for Severing Ungodly Soul Ties,
from the book "Prayers That Heal the Heart" by Mark & Patti Virkler:

1. I confess and repent of my sin of an ungodly soul tie with _____________,

and of my anger and resentment against You, God, for allowing this to
happen in my life.
2. I forgive _____________ for their involvement in this sin. I ask You to
forgive me, and I receive Your forgiveness. I forgive myself for participating
in this sin.
3. Lord, sever the ungodly soul tie between me and __________ and restore
the broken or torn portions of my soul. Lord, remove anything that has come
into me through this soul tie and, Lord, bring back anything godly that has
been stolen from me.

Dealing With Curses

Break Word Curses
from the book Prayers That Heal the Heart by Mark & Patti Virkler in the
'Strands' worksheet:

1. I confess and repent for receiving the word curse stating that "I
_____________", and for any anger or resentment against You, God, for
allowing this to happen in my life.
2. I forgive and release ______________ (self & others) for speaking this
over me. I ask You, God, to forgive me, and I receive Your forgiveness. I
forgive myself for participating in this sin.
3. I joyfully accept the divine exchange Christ made for me on the cross of
Calvary. I break this curse over me right now in the name of the Lord Jesus
Christ and I receive His divine blessing of __________ (the opposite)
which replaces this curse.
Renounce Inner Vows
from the book Prayers That Heal the Heart by Mark & Patti Virkler in the
'Strands' worksheet:

1. I confess and repent of my sin of vowing that _____________.

2. I forgive ________ for contributing to my forming this vow and myself for
making this vow.
3. Instead, I now purpose by the power of the Holy Spirit to
__________________________.

Programming/Reprogramming
Replace negative beliefs
from the book Prayers That Heal the Heart by Mark & Patti Virkler in the
'Strands' worksheet:

1. I confess and repent of my sin (and if appropriate, my ancestors' sin) of

believing the lie that ______________ and for the ways I have judged others
and/or institutions based upon this negative belief.
2. I forgive _________ for contributing to my forming this negative
expectation/belief. I forgive myself for believing this lie.
3. I confess the opposite scriptural truth that _________. (example: If your
negative belief was Im ugly, then you fight that with what GOD says
about you as a positive reprogramming of: I am fearfully and wonderfully
made!

Deliverance
This area we will save for last... it will have its own instruction sheet. You
will want to go through the St. Augustines Examination Guide prior to
deliverance. Our checklist is best for exposing the biggies.

Forgiveness - Also Wounding

An exercise....
Make out a list of everyone thats ever hurt you or youve been mad at.
Approach this exercise humbly with an ernest desire of 'Forgiveness'. As you
write stuff down you'll note that some entries...you know you've forgiven or
reconciled because there will be nothing felt or youll feel peace...but others
you will start popping like popcorn inside. What you are feeling is a demonic
foothold beginning to war from being exposed. Remember that Jesus says in
John 20, "If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you
withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld. Just as the Jews continually
offered sacrifice for their sins, we must continually cleanse and ask
forgiveness through Jesus in every area of our lives so the enemy cannot gain
a foothold within us. So do this every so often... and write every little thing
down whether you feel it's completely healed or not because it's also
comforting to see how far you've come! Then spend time with God talking
with Him about it....then throw the list away and then schedule another
session with your Jesus therapist and do this again every so often.
When we forgive those who have hurt us, and receive forgiveness for our
behavior as a result of that hurt, we dont find that were suddenly immune to
being hurt or let down by those we love What we find is that our
REACTION to the hurt has changed. Instead of running for the snack bar,
raging or whatever wound-coping method we may have picked up....we find
ourselves running for our Bible, prayer or worship music, and then we know
that weve changed-- Hallelujah!

A Prayer for Forgiveness...

prayer from: "The Gospel Faith Messenger" Ministry, PO Box 57,
Paraparaumu 5254, NewZealand. [gfm@[Link]]

Dear God, I come to You in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son. You
know all about my life and circumstances; nothing that has happened to
me is unknown to You. I now consciously forgive all those who have
spoken negatively and done hurtful things to me. Lord, I place them on
Your altar and ask You to bless them.
I now submit all my hurts and woundings to You, and ask You to
release my wounded spirit to be healed, in Jesus mighty name! I speak
to my spirit to come into divine order, that I may rise up again in Your
name and know the joy and freedom of being made whole! I thank You,
Lord Jesus, that You hear and answer my cry. Right now I accept my
healing and give myself afresh to You. Please take over my life and let
me live it in abundance to glorify You every day. In Jesus name I pray
these things, Amen.
Repentance/Sin
Like deliverance, we need to go a little more in depth and so next well go
through St. Augustines Guide which Ive altered in an attempt to make more
understandable to younger audiences, all denominations and less of the
kings english kind of vibe. (If you prefer, you can find the original
anywhere with this title: ST. AUGUSTINE'S - FORMS AND PRAYERS
FOR SELF-EXAMINATION, CONTRITION, AND SATISFACTION AND
AMENDMENT OF LIFE). I spent time in the dictionary to be as true to
meaning as possible! *Note, its long, but Im adding it because it roots out
areas of access in need of deliverance **YAY!!!**

St. Augustines Guide (A Spiritual Housecleaning Adaptation, by F1 of

[Link] - From Saint Augustines Prayer Book First Edition 1947 and 16th
Edition, 1964)

The Three Elements of Repentance

True repentance has three elements:
1. CONTRITION or sorrow for sin. This can be obtained only at the foot of
the Cross. We may not have an emotion of sorrow, but when we see what our
sins have done to Jesus, we shall be sorry.
2. CONFESSION of all known sin. This involves a careful examination of
our conscience or mind regarding right and wrong. We cannot confess our
sins until we see how we look through the all-seeing lens of God.
3. RESTORATION. We must intend to lead a new or better life. This means
that we not only identify and confess our times of sin, but after having been
delivered... we implore the aid of the Holy Spirit and obey His nudges so that
when the enemy tries to come back seven times stronger, we shall prevail.
Inventory
Before taking the Inventory and Self-Examination, say this prayer:
Precious Holy Spirit, Source of all light, Spirit of wisdom, of
understanding, and of knowledge, come to my assistance and enable
me to make a good confession. Enlighten me and help me now to know
my sins, as one day I shall be forced to recognize them before the
judgment seat of God. Bring to my mind the evil which I have done and
 the good which I have neglected. I invite you today to open my eyes
and I command my carnal nature to take a back seat to your truth. Show
me the pain of the Father with heartfelt sorrow for my transgressions,
knowing how deeply they have wounded the living Heart of my
Heavenly Father; and help me to make a good confession that all stain
of guilt may be washed away in the Precious Blood of my Savior Jesus
Christ. Amen.
Think of yourself as Gods child, and of the wickedness of following Satan
rather than your loving Father. Do not be in a hurry, and do not stress yourself
because you cannot remember everything. Be honest with God and with
yourself; this is all God asks of you. Do not fret about your sins. Remember,
you are trying to recall them in order that you may be forgiven, not that you
may be condemned, A broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not
despise.
Write down briefly what you remember of your sins. Don't try to depend on
your memory. If there is any question you do not understand, let it alone, and
go on, to the Next one.
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Note: This section includes introspective questions to think and write about.
The intent of this next section is not to beat you over the head with the
commandments, but to help bring to mind possible areas of unconfessed sin
that help lead to repentance. Take note and add to your checklist!
PERSONAL INVENTORY
(Note The 10 Commandments in Exodus 20)

1. Pride vanity or vain:

Thou shalt have none other gods but the quality of people who
me. have too much pride in their
Have you been more interested in self own appearance,
than in God? abilities,achievements
Have you made it your chief aim to be
always on top?
What have you been vain about; personal appearance, clothes, personality,
possessions, your family, ability, success in games or in studies? Have you
made fun of other people for their misfortunes, their sins, stupidity, or other
weaknesses? Shown disrespect of anothers religious denomination or
anothers religion?
Talked too much or acted like a show off, calling attention to yourself?
Been sorry for yourself, self-pitying?
Refused to admit when you were in the wrong? Refused to apologize? Been
resentful or not trusting of others through over-sensitiveness? Have you been
stubborn and self-willed? In what ways?
II. Idolatry
Thou shalt not make to thyself any graven image, nor the likeness of any
thing that is in heaven above, or in the earth beneath, or in the water under
the earth; thou shalt not bow down to
them, nor worship them. Idolatry:
Have you put another person before
the worship or excessive focus
God's law; by not going to church, or by of a picture, person, object, or
committing some other sin to please that activity as a god
person?
Have you wanted popularity so much that
you have not said your prayers, or done some other good things, for fear of
being laughed at? Have you loved money or clothes too much; or even sinned
to get them?
Gone to mediums, fortune-tellers or astrologers?
III. Profanity
Thou shalt not take the Name of the
Lord thy God in vain. Profanity:
Have you sworn/cussed? (Especially,
have you misused the Holy Name of offensive or bad language
Jesus?) Have you given way to fear,
instead of turning to God for help? Been
worried, afraid, allowed yourself to get panicked?
Allowed yourself to feel that it was impossible even for God to help you?
IV. Irreverence
Remember that thou keep holy the
Sabbath day. Irreverence:
Have you missed church, when you
could have gone? having or showing a lack of
Have you failed to pray as a lifestyle respect for someone or
routine? Or to say them earnestly? Have something that is usually
you always kept His day of rest as you treated with respect
think it ought to be kept? Have you done
some unnecessary work on Sunday?
Have you always tried hard to worship God when in church?
Or have you sometimes been irreverent? Or joked about holy things?
Have you ever been ashamed of your Religion: ashamed of Jesus?
V. Disobedience
Honor thy father and thy mother.
Have you been grateful enough for all your parents have done for you?
Did you ever disobey them, or others who were over you; or did you ever
obey them slowly and reluctantly?
Have your actions ever caused them pain or shame?
Have you ever deliberately disobeyed God or ignored His desires for you? In
what way?
Have you ever shown disregard for the laws of the Bible or church
fellowship? For the laws of the land?
Have you contributed as much as you ought to the support or the happiness of
your parents?
What sins have you committed with regard to your wife (husband), children,
or other members of your family? Have you given as much care and attention
as possible to the religious life of your family; for example, with regard to
Grace at Meals, Family Prayers, Church going, etc.? Have you seen that your
children had adequate and continuous religious instructions?
Have you been just and generous to people in your employment or under
your authority in business? In what ways have you failed?
Have you tried to dominate the lives of others to an extreme, unreasonable, or
unnecessary degree? How?
VI. Hate
Thou shalt do no murder.
Have you killed anyone, either in outward deed, or in your heart?
Have you wished that someone was dead? Have you been angry unjustly?
Struck people? Or hurt them by ridicule or contempt?
Have you ever cursed people?
Have you gossiped about people? Contempt:
Is there anyone whom you now hold a
a feeling that someone or
grudge against? Or are unwilling to
forgive? (Think how often God has something is not worthy of any
forgiven you; and ask Him to help you to respect or approval
forgive and love your enemies for His
sake.) Have you refused to help people
who were in real need of help? Ignored the sick or the poor? Not tried to be
friendly with people, especially with people who are not very popular?
Have you been afraid to stand up for a person when others were mistreating
him? Have you ever taught (or tempted)
another person to sin? Impurity:

VII. Impurity a. not clean

b. mixed with something else that
Thou shalt not commit adultery. is usually not as good
Have you been impure in thought, word or c. sexual in a way that is
deed? considered morally wrong
Have you looked at evil pictures? Or read
bad passages in books? Have you been Immodest:
immodest in actions, or in dress?
Have you been lazy in prayers, work, or a. having or showing a high or too
study? Neglected business, family, or high opinion of yourself or your
social duties? worth
Have you ever eaten or drunk, more than [Link] clothing : showing a lot of
your body in a way that is
was good for you?
considered improper
Have you neglected the days of fasting or
abstinence (Gods Holy days)?
Broken rules or resolutions which you have made for yourself?
Allowed yourself to get too involved in media like movies, music, computer
games, or sports, or other pastimes, to the extent of ignoring worthwhile
things or obligations? Have you been cowardly in sickness or pain? Been
unmindful of the suffering of the world?
VIII. Theft
Thou shalt not steal.
Have you ever stolen anything? What things?
Have you shared in stolen goods?
Have you cheated in business, games, or lessons?
Have you been over-extravagant; gambled or bet too much?
Tried hard to pay all your debts?
Racked up unnecessary debt (credit card)?
Have you remembered that God has given you all you have?
Have you thanked Him enough?
Have you given as much as you ought to the Church or to charities? Have
you been stingy? Have you wasted time?
Deceit:
IX. Deceit
Thou shalt not bear false witness. dishonest behavior : behavior
How many lies have you told? that is meant to fool or trick
someone
Have you exaggerated too much?
Hypocrite:
Been deceitful, unfair, a hypocrite?
a person who claims or pretends
Allowed others to receive blame for your to have certain beliefs about
faults? what is right but who behaves in
Been harsh toward others, or in speaking a way that disagrees with those
of others, for sins which you also have beliefs
committed?
X. Discontent
Discontent:
Thou shalt not covet.
Have you been jealous of others, because a feeling of unhappiness or
they had more things, or more money; or disapproval : a lack of
because they were better looking or more contentment (satisfaction)
successful; or because someone loves
them more than you? Been grieved at the prosperity or things of others?
Felt jealously sad because of the position, talents, or fortune of others?
Have you been glad when they failed, or were in trouble?
Glad when you heard people speak ill of them?
Have you allowed yourself to be sad and discouraged at times and not always
fought to be brave and joyful?
Have you tried to accept loss, sorrow or anything bad as Gods will in your
life?
Have you thought that God does not love you? Have you ever given up trying
to be good?
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Note: During the Self-Examination, write about memories as they surface.
This tool presents the opportunity to really think about those areas in your
life. Invite God into the memories one by one as you repent and receive his
forgiveness.
SELF-EXAMINATION
Pride is putting yourself in the place of God as the center of your life. It is
the refusal to recognize ones place as His creation and dependent on God for
our existence. It is ignoring that He created us for a specific purpose which
involves an active relationship WITH Him.
Irreverence. Deliberate neglect of the worship of God whether in church or
in our everyday life. Disregard of other Holy Days (feast days) or of
additional opportunities for giving God honor. Failure to thank God or to
express our gratitude adequately. Disrespect for God or holy things by
deliberately treating them, in thought, word
or deed, in a profane, despising what is right Slander:
or over familiar manner (no special respect the act of making a false
where its due). Use of holy things for spoken statement that causes
personal advantage, or the attempt to bribe or people to have a bad opinion of
purchase favor with God by religious someone
practices or promises. Backbiting:
unkind talk about someone who
Sentimentality. Being satisfied with the is not present
appearance of holiness or seeking good
feelings in church; beautiful ceremonies or
a show of what looks holy without Prejudice:
an unfair feeling of dislike for a
striving to obey Gods will.
person or group because of race,
Presumption. Dependence on self rather sex, religion, etc.
than on God, which robs us of His grace.
With presumption, we give ourselves Integrity:
permission to break a law or an official the quality of being honest and fair
promise we have made on the grounds that
we are doing just fine. Satisfaction or a
position of Im good enough over our spiritual achievements. Refusal to
avoid, when possible, immediate occasions of temptation. Preference for own
ideas, customs, schemes or techniques. Foolish optimism. Failure to
recognize that we are to do our best because we are doing everything unto the
Lord. Unwillingness to surrender to abide or actively walk in relationship
with Christ, to let Him act in and through us. Failure to pray regularly for
those around us or for things that we have a burden about.
Distrust. Refusal to recognize Gods wisdom, providence and love. Worry,
anxiety, doubt, perfectionism- especially fear-motivated. Attempts to discern
or control the future by spiritualism, astrology, fortunetelling or the like.
Magic or superstition. Over-sensitiveness.
Expectation that others will dislike, reject, or
Patronizing:
mistreat us; already deciding what others showing that you believe you are
will think or say and, or quickness to take more intelligent or better than
offense. A lack of courage in accepting other people
responsibility, or bravery in facing difficulty Partiality:
or suffering. Surrender to feelings of an unfair tendency to treat one
depression, gloom, negativity, person, group, or thing better
discouragement, self-pity, or fear of death, than another
instead of fighting to be brave, cheerful and Flattery:
hopeful. praise that is not sincere
Fawning:
Disobedience. Rejection of Gods known to try to get the approval of an
will in favor of our own interests or important or powerful person by
pleasures. Whether Gods spiritual or church giving that person praise, special
ordained laws or governmental, society or attention, etc.
even parental based rules, a slow and
reluctant obedience. Failure when in
authority to fulfill responsibilities or consider the best interests of those under
us. Refusal to learn Gods nature or will as revealed in scripture, teachings or
expert advice, or what you hear through prayer, thoughtful reflection or the
reading of religious books. Me first attitude, leaving little time, energy or
interest for the things of God. Violation of confidence/trust. Breaking of
legitimate promises or contracts. Irresponsibility. Betraying trust and
behaving badly. Unnecessary disappointment of another, or the causing of
shame or anxiety to those who love us.
Impenitence. Refusal to search out and face up to our sins, or to confess
them or admit them before God. Disregard of our sins or an attempt to cover
up that we are better than we are. Self-justification or discounting our sins as
insignificant, natural or inevitable (Oh, the devil made me do it). Self-
righteous comparison of ourselves with others. Refusal to accept just
punishment or to make things right when possible. Deceit or lying to escape
the consequences of our sins, or allowing another to suffer the blame for our
faults. Overcompensation or attempts at self-reform or self-punishment, to
avoid surrender to God in humility. Shame (hurt pride), sorrow for ourselves
because our sins make us less respectable than we like to think we are, or
because we fear punishment or injury to our reputation, rather than sorrow for
what sin is in the eyes of God. Refusal to admit that we were in the wrong or
to apologize. Refusal to accept forgiveness from God or others. Doubt that
God can forgive our sins, or failure to use the means of getting assurance of
his forgiveness when we need it. Unwillingness to forgive ourselves.
Vanity. Crediting to ourselves rather than to God our talents, abilities,
insights, accomplishments, good works. Refusal to admit owing gratitude to
others, or adequately to express appreciation for their help. Proclaiming
moral standards but not exhibiting them - Hypocrisy. False humility. Harsh
judgment on others for faults we excuse in ourselves. Boasting, exaggeration,
drawing attention to ourselves by talking too much, by claiming ability,
wisdom, experience, or influence we do not have, or by look at me antics or
behavior. No concern over, excesses in time, money, or energy on looks,
dress, surroundings, etc., in order to impress others; or deliberate slobbiness
for the same purpose. Seeking, desiring or looking for flattery or
compliments.
Arrogance. Insisting that others conform to our wishes, recognize our
leadership, accept our own estimate of our worth. Being overbearing,
argumentative, opinionated, stubbornly single-minded.
Snobbery. Pride over race, family, position, personality, education, skill,
achievements or possessions.

ANGER is open rebellion against God or our fellow creatures. Its purpose
and desire is to eliminate any obstacle to our self-seeking, to retaliate against
any threat to our security, to avenge insult or injury to our person.
Resentment. Refusal to discern, accept or fulfill Gods vocation.
Dissatisfaction with the talents, abilities, or opportunities He has given us.
Unwillingness to face up to difficulties or sacrifices. Unjustified rebellion or
complaint at the circumstances of our lives. Escape from reality or the
attempt to force our will upon it. Transference to God, to our parents, to
society, or to other individuals of the blame for our problems; hatred of God,
or antisocial behavior. An inclination to always believe for the worst.
Annoyance at things being the opposite of our expectation; profanity or
grumbling.
Pugnacity. Attack upon another in anger. Murder in deed or desire.
Combativeness or holding onto grudges. Injury to another by striking, cursing
or insulting him; or by damaging his reputation or property.
Quarrelsomeness, bickering, contradiction, nagging, rudeness, or snubbing.
Retaliation. Vengeance for wrongs real or imagined, or even plotting or
planning vengeance. Harsh or excessive punishment. Hostility, bad attitude,
gloomy, or rash judgment. Refusal to forgive, or to offer or accept making
peace. Unwillingness to love, to do good to, or to pray for enemies.
Boycotting or excluding another for selfish reasons. Destroying others in
deed or character assassination. Finding happiness by uncooperativeness or
disdain, because we have not got our way, or because we feel out of sorts or
superior.
ENVY is dissatisfaction with our place in Gods order of creation, manifested
in having a grudge regarding the happiness, blessings or Gods gifts and
placement of others.
Jealousy. Offense at the talents, success or good fortune of others. Selfish or
unnecessary rivalry or competition. Pleasure at others difficulties or distress.
Belittling others.
Malice. Ill-will, false accusations, slander, backbiting. Reading false motives
into others. Promoting or retailing of gossip. Arousing, fostering or
organizing struggles against others. Unnecessary criticism, even when true.
Deliberate annoyance of others, teasing or bullying.
Contempt. Belittling of anothers morally good behavior or character, ability,
shortcomings, or failings. Prejudice against those we consider lower in rank
or status, or versus those who think that about us, or who seem to threaten our
security or position. Ridicule of persons, institutions or ideals.
COVETOUSNESS is the refusal to respect the integrity of other creatures,
expressed in the excessive accumulation of material things; in the use of
other persons for our personal advantage; or in the quest for status, power or
security at their expense.
Inordinate Ambition. Chasing after status, power, influence, reputation, or
possessions at the expense of the moral law, or breaking promises, or of the
rights of others. Ruthless or unfair competition. Putting self or family first.
Going along with standards we recognize as wrong or less than our best in
order to get ahead. Secret and/or illegal or harmful plans for self-
advancement.
Domination. Seeking to use or control others. Over protection of children;
refusal to correct or punish so we wont lose their affection; insistence that
they conform to our ideal for them contrary to their own desires or calling in
life. Imposing our will on others by force, by being sneaky or cunning, or
refusal to cooperate. Over-readiness to advise or command; abuse of
authority. Patronizing, making others feel indebted, or considering ourselves
treated in a bad or unfair way when we dont get our way. Favoritism,
partiality, flattery, fawning, or bribery to win support or affection. Refusal to
uphold the truth to fulfill duties, to perform good acts, or to defend those
wrongfully attacked, because we fear criticism or ridicule, or because we
seek to gain the favor or approval of others. Leading, tempting or
encouraging another to sin.
Avarice. Inordinate pursuit of wealth or material things. Theft, dishonesty,
misrepresentation, or sharing in stolen goods. Cheating in business, taxes,
school or games. Making worldly success the goal of our life or the standard
for judging others.
Prodigality. Waste of natural resources or personal possessions.
Extravagance or living beyond our income, to impress others or to maintain
status. Failure to pay debts. Gambling more than we can afford to lose, or to
win unearned profits. Unnecessary borrowing or carelessness with anothers
money. Spending on self instead of what is needed for the welfare of others.
Penurious. A general dislike of spending money - stingy. Whats in it for
me attitude or decisions based on financial or property self benefit. Refusal
to support or help those who have helped us. Freeloading on others. Not
tithing, giving to charity, or our time to good works. Failure to pay pledges
promised to the Church or charities, when able to do so.
GLUTTONY is the overindulgence of natural appetites for food and drink,
and quest for pleasure or comfort.
Intemperance. Demanding excessively high standards, or acting like a
know-it-all, but in fact, not knowing much at all, but instead Lording over
people like a bully. Condemning things or pleasures as evil in themselves,
attempting to prohibit their use rather than their abuse.
Lack of Discipline. Negligence in
keeping Holy days. Neglect of bodily Negligence:
health. Not getting sufficient rest, failure to take the care that a
recreation, exercise or wholesome responsible person usually
nourishment. Failure to use or to takes : lack of normal care or
cooperate with available medical care attention
when ill. Use of sickness as a means of
escape from responsibilities.
LUST is the misuse of sex for personal gratification, demoralizing it from the
holy purpose for which God has given it to us.
Unchastity. Characterized by sexual suggestiveness; being impure in conduct
and intention. Unfaithfulness to ones spouse. Sexual indulgence outside
matrimony, in thought or act, alone or with others.
Immodesty. Stimulation of sexual desire in others by word, dress, or actions;
or in ones self by reading, pictures, or fantasies. Collecting or recounting
dirty stories.
Prudery. Fear of sex or condemnation of it as evil in itself. Refusal to seek
adequate sexual instruction or the attempt to prevent others from obtaining it.
Condemnation, secrecy, or repression of sex.
Cruelty. Deliberate infliction of pain, mental or physical. Tormenting of
animals.
SLOTH is the refusal to respond to our opportunities for growth, service or
sacrifice. Laziness in performing spiritual, mental or physical duties, or
neglect of family, business or social obligations or basic politeness in
showing respect for others.
Procrastination of disliked tasks. Busyness over unimportant things to avoid
more important commitments. Spending excessive time to rest, play,
amusement, television, gaming or the like. Waste of employers time, or
poorly done or inadequate work.
Indifference. Unconcern over injustice to others, especially currently
accepted social standards; or unmindfulness of the suffering of the world.
Being one-sided on issues instead of learning both sides of a story. Failure
to uphold Christian principles involved. Neglect of duties to state or
community. Failure to provide adequately for employees, or in treating them
well. Ignoring of needy, lonely or unpopular persons or unwillingness to
minister to them. Insufficient attention to other Christians and needs of our
family. Failure in walking the talk as a Christian.
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Now lets think on these things and do some praying...
(These prayers are as a guide... what is important is that you make it right
with God. Change them or flow from them as the Holy Spirit leads)
PRAYER AFTER SELF-
EXAMINATION Confession:
a written or spoken statement in
(Really try to get quiet, meditative and which you say that you have
listen for His answers after this prayer. I done something wrong
personally heard several words that I
quickly wrote down; some I had to look up
in the dictionary because I didnt know what they meant! Each thing He told
me, I did have a problem with!)
O my God, how great are my sins! I wish I had never offended You! If by
carelessness or ignorance I have forgotten anything in my self-
examination, please show it to me now that I make a good confession.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

CONTRITION
Contrition:
O my God, I cry out to You as the the state of feeling sorry for bad
prodigal: Father, I have sinned against behavior
heaven, and before You, and am no more
worthy to be called Your child. But now,
O God, give me true sorrow of heart for my many sins whereby I have
grieved You, and enable me to make a full confession, that I may receive
perfect cancellation of them, through Your infinite goodness. Amen.
O God, I am very sorry that I have sinned against You, who are so good.
Forgive me for Jesus' sake, and I will try to sin no more. Amen.
O God, I love You with my whole heart and above all things and am so sorry
that I have offended You. May I never offend You any more. Oh, may I love
You without ceasing, and make it my delight to serve You and remain under
Your canopy (Your will be done) of protection. Amen.

*Note: the Form for Confession is modified as to confess directly to

Jesus Christ, our High Priest. ----------------------------
FORM FOR CONFESSION
Kneel in place to Jesus and say:
Forgive me and Bless me, Father, for I have sinned.
Now accept that Jesus has given you His forgiveness and blessing (I
personally visualized this great event... the Prodigal me had come home!)
In following the Prodigal Son story... now that the Father has run out to
embrace you... do as the Prodigal Son did... immediately now confess to Him
(Luke 15:21) :

I confess to God Almighty, and to you, Jesus, that I have sinned

exceedingly in thought, word, and deed, by my fault, by my own fault, by
my own most grievous fault.
For these and all my other sins which I cannot now remember, I am very
sorry, I resolve to change, and ask pardon of God, and of you, Jesus.
Holy Spirit, I welcome your teaching and direction in my life, help me to
walk in Holiness. Amen.
Listen attentively to anything Christ may bring to mind through the Holy
Sprit; humbly accept his forgiveness.
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MY NEW LIFE!
Absolution:
Make your thanksgiving for you are FREE! the act of forgiving someone for
having done something wrong or
I thank You, my God, for giving me the
sinful
forgiveness of my sins, through the
Mercy:
Precious Blood of Jesus Christ my
undeserved kindness
Savior. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all
that is within me, bless his holy Name.

O most merciful God, who in forgiving our sins, and remembering them no
more... You are so good and I am so unworthy, please accept my heartfelt
appreciation for blotting out my transgressions. Let the grace of this
absolution strengthen and sustain me, and may Your great mercy defend
me evermore from all assaults of the enemy. Amen.

O my God, I declare my thanks to You for receiving me as a forgiven child,

by fighting against sin in the future. I decide by Your grace to avoid what is
wrong, to believe what is true, to do what is right, and to continue as Your
faithful soldier and servant until my life's end.
I give thanks to the Lord for his great goodness, and loving-kindness, in
pardoning my sins. May the eternal Father, of His boundless mercy and by
the life and death of his dear Son Jesus, enable me to persevere to the end
longing to hear: Well done, good and faithful servant....Come and share
your masters happiness! Amen.

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Preparing for Deliverance

Getting Ready
Have a Bible handy. A topical Bible is handy too incase other things get
revealed during your deliverance-- same goes with a dictionary and
thesaurus... you need to know what it IS or MEANS and its opposite so you
can fight with the truth from the Word.

Lists of identified spirits

Remember going through St. Augustines Guide? Remember the things you
identified with and repented of? Sometimes things release and let go, but if
youve entertained them awhile or have strongholds built up around them, its
time for deliverance.
With each named onein advance do your homework and have ready
scriptures that are the positive opposite and the positive antonyms listed as
well (you will use the scriptures and the antonyms as a wedge during your
deliverance session. Example: if my problem is 'Depression', then I will look
for scriptures that declare the opposite: JOY).

I mentioned strongholds...
Strongholds can take some extra unravelling and sometimes the
ministry of truth, and reprogramming from lies believed, can be so
powerful that spirits leave before you ever get on to doing deliverance.
Here is a very valuable video called: The Ministry of Truth Breaks
Strongholds - Dan Mohler

Another video that is helpful is: On Love and Overcoming

Strongholds/Deliverance

Clear possible distractions! Turn off the phone. Take thoughts captive that
encourage delay. Clear your schedule. Put out your 'Do not disturb' sign!
Box of Kleenex possibly a waste basket (hey, who knows?)

Wear comfortable clothes so you focus on what you're doing & not that collar
that is too tight etc.

Get into Praise and Worship!!!!!! Give thanksgiving in advance for your
deliverance & praise your great deliverer!

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Deliverance
Call the spirit to attention by name
Let them know they are not welcome anymore & declare who you are in
HIM that you belong to JESUS. Exercise your authority by proclaiming it
by the blood of Jesus (demons HATE the blood of Jesus this is just wisdom
gleaned from deliverance ministries), AND by the authority in His name.

Cast it out in Jesus' name

There are varied ways of casting it out, telling it to "GO!"in the name of
Jesus. or cast it to the footstool of Jesus for His judgement. Whatever you
decide it must align with scripture : )

Fight with the Word

After I give the first command to go in the name of Jesus. I then begin to
prophetically declare those positive scriptures as MINE!
Example, if sadness is the vice, I fight with scriptures about JOY:

"You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and
new wine abound." Psalm 4:7

"For you (I) will go out with joy and be led forth with peace; the
mountains and the hills will break forth into shouts of joy before you
(ME), and all the trees of the field will clap their hands." Isaiah 55:12

"The sound of joyful shouting and salvation is in the tents of the

righteous; the right hand of the LORD does valiantly." Psalm 118:15
Meet opposition with the 'impartation wedge'
Get out your homework, remember the vices; their definitions, and then the
opposite, or Antonym. I impart those one word antonyms into my spirit,
declaring they go where the enemy formerly occupied. "By the power of the
Holy Spirit, I impart joy, gladness, peace, etc. into my spirit in those areas of
former enemy occupation"-----see I'm prophetically speaking as if they aren't
there anymore. I am pushing them out because I'm already visualizing their
displacement!

*pay attention. are you having any visions showing you things holding on?
Speak to those things being uprooted, torn down, cut, and destroyed in the
name of Jesus.

*.are you having physical manifestations of sorts? Coughing? tingling

sensations, hiccups, heart racing, shaking etc.? This is Good!. you're hitting
it! Keep going!

*.do you feel lighter? peace, joy, fire in your belly or another positive
sensation? Good. you're done. congratulations overcomer in Jesus!!!

Keeping your deliverance

We know full well they will try to return. so now you must continue your
discipline in taking thoughts captive, making efforts to avoid places, things,
activities that will lead you back into sin. Reading the Word daily &
especially continuing to focus on scriptures that fight whatever would attempt
to return (Declare from a topical Bible or use a tool like the Bible Promise
Series). Begin a lifestyle of self examination & journalling is a good way to
monitor your growth.
Example:
2/22 "Today he/she began to complain about our money situation
again and I went right back into immediate offense but before
finishing my sentence I caught myself. I apologized and then realized
I could turn this around for them as well and began to speak life, hope,
patience --precepts from the Word into our conversation and it went
from night to day! Then later in my prayer closet after repenting --
also to God for entertaining that spirit I reaffirmed "I am forgiven,
 and I am delivered"--- I began to study the Word regarding
'compassion' the opposite of that spirit of offense."

3/14 "Today offense tried to rear it's ugly head again, but this time it
remained a mental assault only.. It didn't come out my mouth,
PRAISE YOU LORD!"

Don't you know this discipline (self examination) is the path to conforming to
Christ Jesus? You will find your focus will shift as your relationship with
Father God grows you will love people more, understanding that they too
may be where you once were. You'll have that empathy for them while
walking in praise and thanksgiving for your personal freedom. You will begin
to not think of 'right & wrong', but asking 'does this please Father God.
does this align with His Word?'
And isn't that how you treat a lover? How wonderful this journey is
blessings as you go deeper and deeper into His heart!

Always here to help...

In Christ Jesus, F1
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