Many Christians today are still binding loosing and casting an enemy that has already fled the crime scene because of the authority they have in Christ Jesus and the redemptive power of the Blood of Jesus.
However because they still see repetitive patterns and cycles of those attacks they assume he never left when they stood against him! And back into bind-cast-loose they go not knowing that what they are experiencing right now is the effects of that attack or curse they were under.
The enemy left a residue of hurt and damage that is hidden in their minds and emotions. They haven't spent time praying within - praying into the healing of their soul (mind-will and emotions).
Now that they have subdued the prison warden and have the key, they haven't let out their confidence, body image, trust etc. from the jail cells of their childhood days, teenage years, youth or even adulthood.
We want to encourage you that by intentional prayer led by the Holy Spirit you can start capturing these little foxes that are still in your vineyard.
"Events in our lives, both good and bad, form rings in us like the rings in a tree. Each ring records memories that affect our feelings, our relationships, and our thoughts about God."
"Understanding that salvation does not give instant emotional health offers us an important insight into the doctrine of sanctification. It is impossible to know how "Christian" a person is, merely on the basis of his outward behaviour."
Recently, a friend of mine dropped by and we did a book exchange. I wasn't intending to read it anytime soon but he kept asking me; "hey how's the book going". I didn't want to lie so I picked it up and dived in and lo and behold, it started poking at some skewed-thinking patterns in me.
Also, sometimes, we spirit filled tongue talking believers aren't quick to jump at titles like this one: "Healing for Damaged Emotions". We want the hard core stuff, the demon casting and binding spiritual warfare type books, not stuff about our emotions!!!
Scripture has a lot to say about Emotions but this one from 3 John 2 (KJV) probably summarizes it best:
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
The Soul is the faculty of our being where our Mind-Will-Emotions are centered.
Saint John the Apostle is telling us that prosperity in any other area of our lives can only go as far as we are healthily-prospering in our souls!
As I read along, lots of nuggets kept jumping off the page at me and here we are, going to do a study series on it.
Enjoy this book series and we hope this episode blesses your heart!
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