Studying your patterns to freedom.

Culture plays a significant role in shaping our behavior, often passed down from one generation to another. While the transmission of cultural values isn’t inherently negative, it becomes concerning when harmful traditions and beliefs are also handed down—so deeply ingrained that they define the identity of a people. Many of these inherited patterns do not reflect how God sees us. Yet, because they’ve existed for so long, they are rarely questioned and have become a way of life.

Jesus warned about this in Mark 7:13 (NIV): “Thus you nullify the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many things like that.”

As we grow in the knowledge of God, He begins to reveal the hidden decisions and covenants our ancestors made—some of which welcomed both blessings and demonic influences into our bloodlines. Lamentations 5:7 says, “Our ancestors sinned and are no more, and we bear their punishment.”

Many people today are unknowingly bound by this kind of “counsel of Ahithophel”—decisions made by their forebears out of ignorance or desperation. These decisions opened doors to spiritual oppression that continue to affect generations. The enemy uses this strategy to maintain control, keeping people trapped in patterns of stagnation, failure, and spiritual compromise.

But God is calling His people to awaken. He is revealing that repeated cycles—rise and fall, generational diseases, marital failure, financial limitation, and the pursuit of occult solutions—are not normal. These are symptoms of a deeper spiritual bondage. As Ephesians 5:11 urges: “Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.”

God desires our freedom and deliverance. Galatians 5:1 declares, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”

Yet, God will not force His will upon us. We must come into agreement with Him, acknowledging the bondage and crying out for change.  There is no neutral ground—either we continue under the influence of generational strongholds, or we rise to break them by the power of the Holy Spirit.

The time has come to dismantle every counsel and covenant not aligned with God’s truth, and to step into the liberty and identity that Christ offers. John 8:36 assures us: “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free....

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"I SAY YES LORD, I AGREE"

How often do we say "yes" to God's instruction?

How often do we agree to the directions He gives us, even when we don't fully understand them?

Some time ago, the Lord instructed me to go on a fast. The fast was scheduled to begin in about ten days. Before it started, I found myself trying to reason with God, explaining why maybe I should just "rest a little" instead. But again, He said clearly: "Fast."

So, I obeyed. I heeded His instruction and began the fast.

During the first few days, I encountered the mighty power of God in deliverance. I witnessed His hand moving powerfully. As I reflected, I asked myself, What if I hadn’t obeyed? 

God lives outside of time.

We live within time, and the enemy often deals with issues rooted in bloodlines and patterns. But the Lord operates from eternity. He sees the full picture — past, present, and future.

"Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, 'My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose.'" — Isaiah 46:10 (ESV)

When He gives us an instruction, it is not random; it is based on what He has seen (future) and what He plans to do. Sometimes, God’s instruction — whether to fast, pray, move, wait, or act — is to avert a plan of the enemy that hasn’t even surfaced yet.

You might be praying today to stop chaos scheduled to arise weeks or months later.

When we follow God's instruction, we are not only protected but preserved.

"But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one." — 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (ESV)

When we pray or fast at the time He commands, He fights battles for us before they even reach our doorsteps.

When we crown Him King over our lives through obedience, He directs us purposefully, leading us exactly where He desires.

In the place of obedience, we encounter the hand of God. Oh, how wonderful it is!

Father Abraham is a profound example of this.

"By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going." — Hebrews 11:8 (ESV)

Because of his obedience, his journey with God was fruitful and filled with divine encounters. Obedience ended his wandering and fulfilled his destiny.

When God gives an instruction, it is not for us to sit and reason with our human knowledge about how possible it seems.

He speaks based on His capacity, not ours. His instructions are always for our benefit — to protect, preserve, and bless us.

So today, I invite you to consider God's leading carefully.

Say yes.

Come into alignment with His will.

And watch closely as He takes you step by step into the fulfillment of His glorious plan for your life.

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The Power of Complete Faith: Trusting God Beyond the Beginning

 

It’s easy to declare that we have faith, especially when we’re at the beginning of a journey, full of hope and expectation for a breakthrough. When we’re waiting on God to deliver, our words are often filled with faith, and it feels natural to trust. But as time passes and the results don’t come immediately, our faith can begin to waver. This is when we realize that faith is more than just words—it’s about what we do next.

We often find ourselves trying to reason with our circumstances, leaning on our own understanding, and questioning why things are unfolding the way they are. But here’s the truth: halfway faith isn’t faith at all. It’s easy to say, "I’ve exercised my faith," but when the results aren’t immediate, doubt creeps in, and we wonder, “Maybe it’s not working.” This is where many give up, thinking their faith has failed.

But does halfway faith ever deliver miracles?

Other responses, like doubt, fear, or relying on logic, may seem tempting in moments of uncertainty. However, now is the time to close the door on doubt and embrace complete, unwavering faith. It's time to ask God for the grace to begin and the strength to finish strong.

Starting well is important, but it's not enough. Many people have heard from God, mapped out plans, and taken the first steps, only to abandon their faith when things didn’t align with their expectations. Instead of trusting the process, they clung to unbelief and fear.

Now is the time to go all in for God. No one who has given God their all has ever walked away with nothing.

Bring Him your plans. Bring Him your desires. Bring Him your dreams, and yes, even your weaknesses. Just go all in.

You don’t need to know the entire path ahead. All you need to do is follow His lead.

As the Bible says in Psalm 119:105, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” (KJV) God’s Word doesn’t promise to illuminate the entire road at once, but it does promise to light up your next step. The more you trust Him, the more your path will become clear.

So today, make the decision to go all in. Say it. Mean it. Live it.

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Stripped to Be Revealed

 

Very recently, I was speaking with someone who shared something quite profound. She mentioned that although there are certain things she's been expecting from God that haven’t yet come, she still finds herself constantly interceding—praying on behalf of others so they can receive what they need.

At different phases in our lives, the Lord exposes us to the trauma, the flawed foundations, and the character issues we carry—not to shame us, but to prepare us for where He desires to take us.

There are demonic habits and toxic patterns that have been with people for so long that they begin to see them as part of their identity. But when we come into alignment with God and surrender to Him, He begins to strip away those false layers and reveal who we really are.

If only we truly understood how God has delivered us—even from things we didn’t know existed. He brings what’s hidden into the open, and He removes it. God doesn't always give us what we want, but He faithfully gives us what we need. He is not careless—He will never take you, bound and broken, to a place where you’d be scorned. Instead, He delivers, heals, and positions us exactly where He wants us to be, in His perfect timing.

His desire is that we be "foolish" enough to trust the process and walk by faith. Yes, it can be draining. Yes, it can be stressful. But the reason He is doing this work in you goes far beyond just you.

There will be moments of discouragement, but those who wait upon the Lord shall be like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved.

“They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.” — Psalm 125:1 (KJV)

Many may have walked this path and turned back halfway. But would you dare to be "foolish" enough to let the Lord light your path with His love and glory?

Your path might not look rosy right now, but He will come through—right on time—if you trust and obey.

To live is Jesus. To die is Jesus. And our God is too faithful, too loving, and too intentional to let shame come to those who wait on Him.

Stay revived!