Resource and Field Study Guide For Christian Soldiers and New Recruits

Resource and Field Study Guide
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Christian Soldiers
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New Recruits
April 21, 2010 Revision 1: 01-31-12
In Jesus name, the manuscripts Resource and Field Study Guide for Christian Soldiers and New Recruits and Report for Duty: The Land Between Resource and Field Notes is hedged in; in Jesus name, all who open these manuscripts will have a direct encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ by the Power of the Holy Spirit; all who seek to locate the author and the authors family members and household, the authors heritage (all ascendants and descendants from the beginning of time to the end of the age including their spouses and their children (by marriage, natural, adopted, and those in guardianship)) for the purposes of evil will be met by the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ and will be directed to Jesus Christ for his action. In Jesus name, I ask the Holy Spirit to bar all access-ways to me and my family and my heritage by evil through these manuscripts; in Jesus name, the doors are closed, the Holy access devices are active, the Holy hardware in engaged, the locks are locked with means only Christ Jesus can unlock, any key and key rings outstanding are in the possession of Christ Jesus; these doors are completely secured with means Christ Jesus provides and are locked down and secured with means only Christ Jesus can open. In Jesus name, any attempt whatsoever to access me and my family and my heritage through these manuscripts are met by the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ and are directed to Jesus for his action. In Jesus name, I, my family, and my heritage are under the protection of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Any enemy and or evil spirit that has traveled to me, my family, and my heritage by or through these manuscripts are bound with inescapable, unbreakable bounds from Heaven; me, my family, and my heritage are loosed from them in Jesus name; any weapons formed against me, my family, and my heritage in Jesus name, are rendered useless and non-functioning including the ammunition and are gathered together into unbreakable, burglar-proof, escape-proof, leak-proof, containers and are sealed with means only Christ Jesus can open. In Jesus name, all communication means, including means with vision, hearing, and any devices used to monitor and/or access me, my family, and my heritage (except those used and authorized by the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, are hereby rendered non-functional and useless and without power and are now destroyed; these too are gathered up and are placed in unbreakable, escape-proof, leak-proof, burglar-proof containers which are sealed with means that only Christ Jesus can open. In Jesus name, any attack sent against me, my family and my heritage is rendered ineffective, defeated and useless and the attackers and the attack and the words and works done through the attack and the attackers are all rendered ineffective, defeated, and useless; their works and efforts not bearing fruit in Jesus name; all are arrested and bound in the name of Jesus Christ with means only Christ can unbind; what cannot be bound in placed in unbreakable, escape-proof, leak-proof, burglar-proof containers then sealed with means only Christ Jesus can open. In Jesus name all that is bound and sealed and contained is sent to the custody of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In Jesus name, all lands, properties, and territories once used by and occupied in to access me, my family, and my heritage by that which is in the custody of at least one of or all members of the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) is given to the custody of the Holy Trinity. Holy Trinity, the lands, properties, and territories of these I have sent you are now in the possession of and under your authority. In Jesus name, I state that anything they have stolen from me, my family, and my heritage that is Holy is MINE; I ask it be restored to us in accordance to the Fathers word; I ask you Jesus for complete healing for me, my family, and my heritage the injuries we sustained from that which in the custody of at least one or all members the Holy Trinity. Father, I ask you to release your Holy Spirit and your Holy Angels to go before and with me, my family, and my heritage and clear before us and contain and secure in and from us all weavers, archers, arrows, traps, trap makers, snakes, scorpions and the like (as defined by the Father) and anything that is or was sent (as defined by the Father) against us (me, my family, and my heritage) with evil intent and evil use through or because of these manuscripts and even not. My intent in praying this is that I need Holy Help and assistance for deliverance and protection from this that is sent (as defined by the Father) against us through or because of these manuscripts (and even not) which could be used by the enemy - in Jesus name I pray. Father, in Jesus name, I bless those who practice witchcraft with repentance to God, that they turn from their ways and come to the Lord Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit where they be saved. I ask the Father that many be called to preach and reach these that I bless (and their families) that they be saved through Christ Jesus. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
Resource and Field Guide for Christian Soldiers and New Recruits 5/24/2012
Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 3 Basic Training ............................................................................................................................. 3 A Noun is a Person, Place or Thing .......................................................................................... 14 Operations ................................................................................................................................. 14 Map Reading ............................................................................................................................. 14 The Path of Forgiveness........................................................................................................ 14 Find Grace and Mercy .......................................................................................................... 15 GPS ....................................................................................................................................... 16 Body Amour.............................................................................................................................. 16 Tactics ....................................................................................................................................... 17 Wheat and Tares ................................................................................................................... 17 Maneuvers ............................................................................................................................. 17 Combat Training ................................................................................................................... 18 Demolition ............................................................................................................................ 19 Foundational Footings .......................................................................................................... 20 Foundational Ties.................................................................................................................. 22 Ceiling Assemblies ............................................................................................................... 23 Furlough ................................................................................................................................ 24 Weather ................................................................................................................................. 25 Excavation............................................................................................................................. 26 Strongholds ........................................................................................................................... 26 Ripping off the Roof ............................................................................................................. 27 Gaining Ground ........................................................................................................................ 28 Orders ........................................................................................................................................ 29 Kingdom Come ......................................................................................................................... 30
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Introduction
Will you help me?
I can equip you. I will equip you as I was equipped over the last 10 years by many men and women of God. I equip with resources that align to the standards of Gods Word. As you use the resources, the Holy Spirit and Gods Word will bear witness. You will be equipped in a matter of weeks. You will need to be open to invest your time, your money, and your attention. The Holy Spirit is your Helper. He will help you.
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5)
Assignment #1 Wisdom Before we start, ask God for Wisdom.
Basic Training
4And so John came, baptizing in the desert region and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. (Mark 1:4)
Literally, by Johns example, the first steps to making real measureable changes in you are through baptism, true repentance and forgiveness of sin. I was baptized as a baby. I asked God in prayer one night if I should be baptized as an adult, and behind my in prayer closed eyes the image arose of a pool. Assignment #2 Baptism If you arent baptized, get baptized. If you were baptized as a child and dont remember, renew as an adult. I did. Regarding repentance, I cant tell you how many prayers I had said over the years to God repenting of things I had done. I was good at the blanket Gee, I am sorry God, please forgive me kind of prayers. I honestly felt that most of these prayers landed on deaf ears. Looking back, they did, as I was giving lip service and not changing. I never really took a deep look inside myself at my issues and I never really wanted to address my sin. In 2004, my mother-in-law passed away. I found the first edition of the Saint Augustines Prayer Book among her things. Even though I am not Episcopalian, I devoured the book and even hailed Mary as I read each chapter. When I landed on the chapter for Prayers of Self-Examination (also known as the Sacrament of Penance), I internalized it. I spent time thinking about as many applicable episodes as my memory recollected. I realized I needed to ask specific repentance and receive specific forgiveness. It took me several days to go through this prayer and reconcile my memories to repentance and receive Gods forgiveness for my sins. In the 16th Edition, the prayer is modified in a format of introspective questions that follow the pattern of the 10 commandments.
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Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. (Gal 3:24 kjv)
An excellent resource I have found that uses the teaching of the Law with the approach of a schoolmaster to bring us to Christ is Ray Comforts free online teaching Hells Best Kept Secret http://www.livingwaters.com/learn/hellsbestkeptsecret.htm Assignment #3 - Hells Best Kept Secret Extracurricular Activity: Ray also has a book, The Way of the Master. Ray provides free audio messages from his Way of the Master training program that are available online at http://www.livingwaters.com/ . Rays program can also be watched on some television channels. This resource and others on his website will help you understand why it is important to repent. Truthfully, Rays approach taught me the heart of the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Assignment #4 - Saint Augustines prayer Use the prayer below as a tool to help you investigate your sin. Consider the questions then reflect upon your memories and write down your answers. Keep your answers, as they will be useful later in this study. The following is the original prayer from St. Augustines Prayer book of Self-Examination, Contrition, and Satisfaction and Amendment of Life (also known as the Sacrament of Penance) from the first edition that includes the introspective questions from the 16th Edition. I have notated the prayer. At the end of the prayer is the Form for Confession; I have modified it to the standpoint of Christ being the high priest with the confession being made directly to him. The original prayers are on the internet in the public domain.
So Christ also did not take upon himself the glory of becoming a high priest. But God said to him, You are my Son; today I have become your Father. (Heb 5:5)
From time to time, I review this prayer and think about current and even past unresolved issues as my memory reveals through the Holy Spirit.
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FORMS AND PRAYERS FOR SELF-EXAMINATION, CONTRITION, AND SATISFACTION AND AMENDMENT OF LIFE
Internet Sources: http://episcopalnet.org/TRACTS/PenanceFormsAndPrayers.html http://www.kingofpeace.org/selfexamination.pdf
The power and authority of absolution reside in the priesthood by virtue of our Lord's express declaration: "Whosoever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them." The Sacrament of Penance is the method by which authority is exercised to remit sins committed after Baptism. Sin destroys the union between the soul and God which was effected in baptism. Thus, just as there is sacrament (Baptism) to effect the union in the first place, so there is a sacrament (Penance) to restore this union when Sin has broken it. Its inward and Spiritual grace is the application of the merits of the Cross to the life of the individual for the forgiveness of sin.
The Three Elements of Repentance

The part of the person approaching this sacrament is 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. We cannot confess our sins until we see exactly how we look to the all-seeing eye of God. 3. SATISFACTION & AMENDMENT OF LIFE. We must intend to lead a new or better life. This intention is shown by our acceptance and performance of the penance imposed by the Priest in confession. Before taking the Inventory and Self-Examination, say this prayer: O 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 thy judgment seat. Bring to my mind the evil which I have done and the good which I have neglected. Permit me not to be blinded by self-love. Grant me, moreover, 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 Saviour 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 vex yourself because you cannot remember everything. Be honest with God and with yourself; this is all God asks of you. 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. 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 contrite heart, O God, shalt thou not despise."
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Resource and Field Guide for Christian Soldiers and New Recruits 5/24/2012 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.
PERSONAL INVENTORY Saint Augustines Prayer Book 16th Edition, 1964 1. Pride Thou shalt have none other gods but me. Have you been more interested in self than in God? 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 scorned other people for their misfortunes, their sins, stupidity, or other weaknesses? Scorned other people's religion? Talked too much; called attention to yourself? Been sorry for yourself, self-pitying? Refused to admit when you were in the wrong? Refused to apologize? Been resentful or suspicious 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. Have you put another person before God's law; by not going to church, or by committing some other sin to please that 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. Have you sworn? (Especially, have you misused the Holy Name of Jesus?) Have you given way to anxiety, instead of turning to God for help? Been worried, afraid, allowed yourself to get into a panic? Allowed yourself to feel that it was impossible even for God to help you? IV. Irreverence Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath day. Have you missed Mass on Sunday, when you could have gone? Have you failed to say your prayers morning and night? Or to say them earnestly? Have you always kept Sunday as you think it ought to be kept?
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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 Honour 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 anxiety 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 Church? 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 unduly? 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? Is there anyone whom you now hold a grudge against? Or are unwilling to forgive? (Think how often God has forgiven you; and ask Him to help you to 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? VII. Impurity Thou shalt not commit adultery. Have you been impure in thought, word or deed? (You need not talk much about it, but make it quite plain to the Priest just what kind of sins you mean; whether they were done alone; or with a man or woman; and, if possible, how often? Have you looked at evil pictures? Or read bad passages in books? Have you ever used the Bible in this way? Have you been immodest in actions, or in dress?
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Have you been lazy in prayers, work, or study? Neglected business, family, or social duties? Have you ever eaten, drunk, or smoked more than was good for you? Have you neglected the days of fasting or abstinence? Broken rules or resolutions which you have made for yourself? Allowed yourself to be over engrossed in light reading, the movies, or other pastimes, to the exclusion of worthwhile things? 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? Contracted debts unnecessarily? 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? IX. Deceit Thou shalt not bear false witness. How many lies have you told? Have you exaggerated too much? Been deceitful, unfair, a hypocrite? Allowed others to receive blame for your faults? Been harsh toward others, or in speaking of others, for sins which you also have committed? X. Discontent Thou shalt not covet. Have you been jealous of others, because they had more things, or more money; or because they were better looking or more successful; or because someone loves them more than you? Been grieved at the prosperity or attainments of others? Been dejected 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 or sorrow or had things at the Hand of God? Have you thought that God does not love you? Have you ever given up trying to be good?
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Resource and Field Guide for Christian Soldiers and New Recruits 5/24/2012 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. God into the memories one by one as you repent and receive his forgiveness.
SELF-EXAMINATION Saint Augustines Prayer Book First Edition 1947 PRIDE is putting self in the place of God as the center and objective of our life, or of some department thereof. It is the refusal to recognize our status as creatures, dependent on God for our existence, and placed by him in a specific relationship to the rest of his creation. Irreverence. Deliberate neglect of the worship of God every Sunday in HIS church, or being content with a perfunctory participation in it. Disregard of other Holy 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, contemptuous or over familiar manner. Use of holy things for personal advantage, or the attempt to bribe or placate God by religious practices or promises. Sentimentality. Being satisfied with pious feelings and beautiful ceremonies without striving to obey Gods will. Presumption. Dependence on self rather than on God, with the consequent neglect of the means of grace. sacraments and prayer. Dispensation of ourselves from ordinary duties on the grounds that we are superior persons. Satisfaction or complacency 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 our job as a divine vocation, or to offer our work to God. Unwillingness to surrender to abide in Christ, to let him act in and through us. Failure to offer God regularly in intercession the persons or causes that have, or should enlist our interest and support. Distrust. Refusal to recognize Gods wisdom, providence and love. Worry, anxiety, misgivings, scrupulosity, or perfectionism. 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 mistreat us; over-readiness so to interpret their attitude, or quickness to take offense. Unfounded suspicions. Timidity in accepting responsibility, or cowardice in facing difficulty or suffering. Surrender to feelings of depression, gloom, pessimism, discouragement, self-pity, or fear of death, instead of fighting to be brave, cheerful and hopeful. Disobedience. Rejection of Gods known will in favor of our own interests or pleasures. Disobedience of the legitimate (and therefore divinely ordained) laws, regulations or authority of the church, state, parents, teachers, etc.; or 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, expounded in instructions or expert advice, or discernible through prayer, meditation or the reading of religious books. Absorption in our own affairs, leaving little time, energy or interest for the things of God. Violation of confidence. Breaking of legitimate promises or contracts. Irresponsibility. Treachery. 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 pretense that we are better than we are. Self-justification or discounting our sins as insignificant, natural or inevitable. Self-righteous comparison of ourselves with others. Refusal to accept just punishment or to make due reparation 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-vengeance, to avoid surrender to God in humble penitence. Shame (hurt
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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 indebtedness to others, or adequately to express gratitude for their help. Hypocrisy. Pretense to virtues we do not possess. 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 eccentric or ostentatious behavior. Undue concern over, or expenditure of time, money, or energy on looks, dress, surroundings, etc., in order to impress others; or deliberate slovenliness for the same purpose. Seeking, desiring or relishing 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, obstinate. 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 maladjustment; hatred of God, or antisocial behavior. Cynicism. Annoyance at the contrariness of things; profanity or grumbling. Pugnacity. Attack upon another in anger. Murder in deed or desire. Combativeness or nursing of 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 the plotting thereof. Harsh or excessive punishment. Hostility, sullenness, or rash judgment. Refusal to forgive, or to offer or accept reconciliation. Unwillingness to love, to do good to, or to pray for enemies. Boycotting or ostracizing another for selfish reasons. Spoiling others. Pleasure 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 begrudging his gifts and vocations to 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 behavior. Initiation, collection or retailing of gossip. Arousing, fostering or organizing antagonism against others. Unnecessary criticism, even when true. Deliberate annoyance of others, teasing or bullying.
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Contempt. Scorn of anothers virtue, ability, shortcomings, or failings. Prejudice against those we consider inferior, or who consider us inferior, 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 inordinate 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. Pursuit of status, power, influence, reputation, or possessions at the expense of the moral law, of other obligations, or of the rights of others. Ruthless or unfair competition. Putting self or family first. Conformity to standards we recognize as wrong or inadequate in order to get ahead. Intrigue or conspiracy for self-advancement. Domination. Seeking to use or possess others. Over protection of children; refusal to correct or punish lest we lose their affection; insistence that they conform to our ideal for them contrary to their own vocation. Imposing our will on others by force, guile, hining, or refusal to cooperate. Over-readiness to advise or command; abuse of authority. Patronizing, pauperizing, putting others under a debt of gratitude, or considering ourselves ill-used when others. Affection or compliance is not for sale. Respect of persons, 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 others money. Expenditure on self of what is needed for the welfare of others. Penuriousness. Undue protection of wealth or security. Selfish insistence on vested interests or on claimed rights. Refusal to support or help those who have a claim on us. Sponging on others. Stinginess. Failure to give due proportion of our income to Church and charity, or of our time and energy 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 by extension the inordinate quest for pleasure or comfort. Intemperance. Overindulgence in food, drink, smoking, or other physical pleasures. Fastidiousness, fussiness, demanding excessively high standards, or dilettantism. Condemnation of some material things or pleasures as evil in themselves, attempting to prohibit their use rather than their abuse. Lack of Discipline. Negligence in keeping the days of fasting or abstinence, or failure to use other needed means of self-discipline. Neglect of bodily health. Not getting sufficient rest, recreation, exercise or wholesome nourishment. Failure to use or to cooperate with available medical care when ill. Use of sickness as a means of escape from responsibilities. LUST is the misuse of sex for personal gratification, debasing it from the holy purpose for which God has given it to us.
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Unchastity. Violation of the Churchs marriage laws. Lack of consideration for ones partner in the use of the marital relationship. Refusal to fulfill the purpose of Holy Matrimony in the bringing forth and giving adequate care to children, or to take our full share in the responsibilities or work involved. 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. Stimulation of excessive and harmful curiosity by undue secrecy. 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. Indolence in performing spiritual, mental or physical duties, or neglect of family, business or social obligations or courtesies. Procrastination of disliked tasks. Busyness or triviality to avoid more important commitments. Devotion of excessive time to rest, recreation, amusement, television, or the like. Waste of employers time, or shoddy or inadequate work. Indifference. Unconcern over injustice to others, especially that caused by currently accepted social standards; or unmindfulness of the suffering of the world. Failure to become adequately informed on both sides of contemporary issues or on the Christian principles involved. Neglect of duties to state or community. Failure to provide adequately for, or to treat justly those in our employ. Ignoring of needy, lonely or unpopular persons in our own or the parish family, or in the neighborhood; or unwillingness to minister to them. Insufficient attention to the religious and other needs of our family. Failure to fulfill our obligation of Christian missionary witness, or to take a full and informed part to make the churchs unity and holiness a manifest reality on earth. PRAYER AFTER SELF-EXAMINATION O my God, how great are my sins! Would that I had never offended thee. If by carelessness or ignorance I have forgotten anything in my self-examination, show it to me now that I make a good confession. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. CONTRITION O my God, I cry unto thee with the prodigal: Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. But now, O God, give me true sorrow of heart for my many sins whereby I have grieved thee, and enable me to make a full confession to thy priest, that I may receive perfect remission of them, through thine infinite goodness. Amen. O God, I am very sorry that I have sinned against thee who art so good. Forgive me for Jesus' sake, and I will try to sin no more. Amen. O God, I love thee with my whole heart and above all things and am heartily sorry that I have offended thee. May I never offend thee any more. Oh, may I love thee without ceasing, and make it my delight to do in all things thy most holy will. Amen.
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Resource and Field Guide for Christian Soldiers and New Recruits 5/24/2012 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 immediately: Forgive me and Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. Accept that Jesus has given you his forgiveness and blessing, say, without further delay: 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 heartily sorry, I firmly purpose amendment, and ask pardon of God, and of you, Jesus, counsel and absolution. Wherefore, I beg you, Jesus to pray for me to the Lord our God. Amen. Listen attentively to anything Christ may bring to mind through the Holy Sprit; humbly accept his forgiveness. SATISFACTION, AMENDMENT OF LIFE Make your thanksgiving for your absolution. I thank thee, my God, for giving me the forgiveness of my sins, through the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ my 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, rememberest them no more against us forever, accept my unworthy thanks for thy great goodness in blotting out my transgressions. Let the grace of this absolution strengthen and sustain me, and may the pitifulness of thy great mercy defend me evermore from all assaults of the enemy. Amen. O my God, I resolve to show my thanks to thee for receiving me as thy forgiven child, by fighting against sin in the future. I resolve by thy grace to avoid what is wrong, to believe what is true, to do what is right, and to continue thy faithful soldier and servant unto my life's end. I give thanks unto the Lord for his great goodness, and loving-kindness, in pardoning mine iniquity. And may the eternal Father, of his boundless mercy and by the life and death of his dear Son, enable me to persevere unto the end, and die in his favor. Amen.
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A Noun is a Person, Place or Thing

Notice that the adjectives, verbs and the adverbs in the above Self-Examination describe the characters of sins. Consider that these adjectives, verbs, and adverbs are descriptions of a spiritual person (e.g. spirit of bitterness). Bitterness is a spirit. Bitterness is a noun. Bitterness is a person. Bitterness is his name. My identity is not bitterness. Bitterness can influence me to display his characteristics. I can act (with) Bitterness. I can be consumed with (characteristics of) Bitterness. I can sin under the influence of Bitterness. I can have a spirit of Bitterness. I can do all these things if I give Bitterness a place in me. I dont want to be demonized by Bitterness.
Operations
It can be overwhelming to walk into a bookstore or library in order to find the right book for a particular topic. Even in Christian bookstores, the choices are many.
2I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. (Psalm 138:2 kjv)
When authors use personal experience to help illustrate biblical scripture, life application is found in the message. The Word bears witness. The Holy Spirit bears truth in the message. The message gives life. God places his Word over his name. His Word is the standard. When personal experience is placed over his Word, it is a good indicator that we have strayed off.
9We accept man's testimony, but God's testimony is greater because it is the testimony of God (1 John 5:9)
The reference materials I present are scripture-based supported by life application. The two witnesses are (1) the Word and (2) Truth that bears witness to you by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Map Reading
The Path of Forgiveness
Many of us have heard the parable about the Unmerciful Servant.
Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" 22Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventyseven times. 23"Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. 24As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him. 25Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold to repay the debt. 26"The servant fell on his knees before him. 'Be patient with me,' he begged, 'and I will pay back everything.' 27The servant's master took pity on him canceled the debt and let him go. 28"But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii. He grabbed him and began to choke him. 'Pay back what you owe me!' he demanded. 29"His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, 'Be patient with me, and I will pay you back.' 30"But he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man thrown into prison until he
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could pay the debt. 31When the other servants saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed and went and told their master everything that had happened. 32"Then the master called the servant in. 'You wicked servant,' he said, 'I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. 33Shouldn't you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?' 34In anger his master turned him over to the jailers to be tortured, until he should pay back all he owed. 35"This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart." (Matthew 18:21-35)
I never really took this parable to heart until reading an in-depth explanation of this parable in the resource book The Bait of Satan by John Bevere. This book helped me realize that God forgave me for much; my conscience bearing witness to the truth during my Self-Examination that I forgive little. This book also brought me face-to-face to the glaring realization that the parable was about me. In this area, I also had said grand blanket prayers forgiving others. I had even resorted to writing out ten dollar checks to the church each time I chained someone in my mind with the chains of unforgiveness. I realized that I could not go on lest I go broke. I knew I couldnt forgive others without Gods help. This same book helped me realize that much of my unforgiveness was seated in offense, specifically me being offended. Assignment #5 The Bait of Satan Use this resource to help you understand the stumbling blocks of offense and unforgiveness. Offense hurt my pride. When I was hurt, I wielded words as a sword to the heart. I gossiped, I criticized, I complained, I tore down people with my mouth. I cursed them and they cursed me. Hurting people hurt people - Joyce Meyer
Find Grace and Mercy

not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace. (Hebrews 13:9)
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I have heard many teachings about grace, some of them pretty strange. I couldnt get a grip on Grace. God, through his Holy Spirit, often encouraged me and sent many teachers and books my way. Grace slipped through my fingers every time I grasped at it. Flipping through the television channels one night, I stumbled on a preacher named Steve Foss. He taught Grace in a way that was based on Gods Word and it actually made sense. I finally had an understanding breakthrough. A Place Called Grace Where Everything You Need Is is only available through Steves website at http://www.stevefoss.com. I watched the series on television over many weeks; I also purchased his DVDs. Assignment #6 A Place Called Grace Where Everything You Need Is Use this resource to help you find Grace. Prayer for Spiritual Strength
14For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. (Ephesians 3:14-19 esv)
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If you missed the meaning of with power through his Spirit, this means GRACE. If you missed the meaning to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, this means to understand his Mercy. Grace is the favor of God that gives us access to the power of God for all things we need for life AND GODLINESS - Steve Foss Extracurricular Activity: - Steve Foss also provides an excellent teaching on Mercy. I grasped Mercy through his teaching on TV. The teaching is available for your use on his website.
GPS
I am providing you a list of equipment, (basically reference materials) that you will always use no matter where you are in your walk with Christ. I am providing the ISBN numbers of the books I have in my personal library. These are reference materials and are provided by many different authors. You dont have to purchase exactly what I have, but do purchase an equivalent. Assignment #7 - Equip yourself with these tools: a Topical Bible (ISBN-10: 0849915724), a Bible Index (ISBN-10: 0785211578), a Bible Encyclopedia, a bible concordance, a dictionary, a thesaurus, and a journal to write in. Extracurricular Activity: - Learn the spiritual disciplines (ISBN-10: 0060628391). Learn techniques to help you study the bible (ISBN-10: 0310246040). Learn how to pray Gods Word. I did a seminar and studied some various books that taught me the basics on how to pray and intercede for others in prayer using Gods Word. I journal my prayers. One day, my faith underwent radical growth as I reviewed past prayers that I had written on behalf of people. I can remember the chills I felt as I checked answered prayers off one at a time. Of course, my initial thought was He can read! Then, the realization and joy in my heart watered the tiny mustard seed called Faith.
Body Amour
The Amour of God
Often we go into battle not prepared.
be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Ephesians 6:10-18
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Extracurricular Activity: - Build up your amour! As you walk with God, build up your amour. Study truth (the belt), righteousness (the breastplate), the gospel (shoes of peace), faith (the shield) and salvation (the helmet). Salvation should be always on your mind. The sword of the spirit is the Word of God (the Truth). The Truth is always found in Gods promises. Use the topical bible/bible index to look up verses about the components of Gods amour. Read the verses in context in your bible. Ask the Holy Spirit for assistance with life application. Assignment #8 - Using the topical Bible, find one of his promises and wield it like a sword!
12For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12)
Learn about your amour. Learn how to wear it, how to walk in it, how to use it and how to act in it (spiritual discipline). Learn how to read the Word of God and how to use the Word as a mighty sword.
Tactics
Wheat and Tares
Another parable He put forth to them, saying: The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; 25 but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way. 26 But when the grain had sprouted and produced a crop, then the tares also appeared. 27 So the servants of the owner came and said to him, Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have tares? 28 He said to them, An enemy has done this. The servants said to him, Do you want us then to go and gather them up? 29 But he said, No, lest while you gather up the tares you also uproot the wheat with them. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest, and at the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barn. (Matthew 13:24-30)
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Bible Encyclopedia definition of Tares: the bearded darnel, mentioned only in Matthew 13:25-30. It is the Lolium temulentum, a species of rye-grass, the seeds of which are a strong soporific poison. It bears the closest resemblance to wheat till the ear appears, and only then the difference is discovered. It grows plentifully in Syria and Palestine. Test the words (seed) you hear and read. Know that the Holy Spirit sows the Good Word (seed) into the soil of the heart. The enemy will attempt to sneak in (when you are not paying attention) and sow his Word (seed) as well. The books we read, the messages we hear, the television and movies we watch, are all full of seeds. We can control the growth of tares by controlling the content of what we expose ourselves to and by checking the condition (environment) of our hearts. Bitterness is a tare - it has no place (home) in my heart.
Maneuvers
I had purchased some books by a reputable author on spiritual warfare. Some of the personal experiences presented were pretty amazing. About half-way through the book, one night I had a dream. I was sitting on the patio of a reputable restaurant. I had my meal served to me. About half-way through eating my sandwich, my attention was attracted to a commotion across the street. I then realized that the texture of my sandwich changed. I stopped eating and looked at my sandwich. I was eating bugs.
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The dream revealed that even though the author was reputable, the initial atmosphere serving, the commotion in the book captivating, what I was reading (ingesting) was of the demonic. Keep your eyes on Jesus. Have the Word of God and the Holy Spirit bear witness to the messages you are taught.
Combat Training
A useful resource I found for Spiritual Warfare that uses personal experience to help illustrate biblical scripture is a book from Derek Prince They Shall Expel Demons. Assignment #9 Read They Shall Expel Demons by Derek Prince. Extracurricular Activity: - Derek Prince Ministries have free companion mp3 sermons on their radio archives at http://www.derekprince.org.
29"Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man's house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can rob his house.(Matthew 12:29)
I get a mental picture of being tied up by a robber (weakened by sin) and my house broken into.
tell you the truth, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. (Matthew 18:18)
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I looked up bind in the dictionary and it means to arrest. After I repented and was forgiven, I pictured myself loosed in the name of Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus (the name of authority) I arrest the enemy and chain with chains from Heaven. Sometimes, I visualize I sack the enemy with a bag made of chainmail. I visualize I lock the chains and/or handcuffs with locks that only Jesus can unlock. (Rev. 1 I found it efficient to bind with means that only Christ Jesus can unbind.)
the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. (Revelation 3:7)
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I visualize I send those arrested to the presence of Jesus. (Rev. 1 The Holy Spirit later showed me that it is much more efficient to send those arrested to the custody of the Holy Spirit.)
The LORD says to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet." (Psalm 110:1)
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Through deliverance, the houses are swept and cleaned. If the house has not been filled with Christ, it remains empty. The ones that come back must have a key. So why sweep, clean, and garnish? Tear it down!
an evil spirit comes out of a man, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. 44Then it says, 'I will return to the house I left.' When it arrives, it finds the house unoccupied, swept clean and put in order. 45Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself and they go in and live there. And the final condition of that man is worse than the first. That is how it will be with this wicked generation." (Matthew 12: 43-45)
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Demolition
We have the divine power and the direction to demolish strongholds. A stronghold is defined by the dictionary as a strongly fortified defensive structure.
4The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 5We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 6And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete. (2 Corinthians 4-6)
A counseling resource for heart healing by destroying Demons houses is from Dr. Mark Virkler called Prayers that Heal the Heart. He also has a series of seminar CDs that are available that accompany his book. I have adapted the graphic below from his seminar guide, free from his website at http://www.cwgministries.org. I have also adapted and modified the next 2 Prayers of Release from his book.
Extracurricular Activity: - Prayers that Heal the Heart; Dr. Virklers book and CDs are helpful in assembling a wide assortment of teachings under one roof, so to speak. His book is not my primary tool as it is an assembly of general teachings. I appreciate his resources especially for a source for prayers and as a comprehensive and complimentary review. I prefer to use task specific tools for the demolition process. Some may benefit from his resources as a general overall guide.
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Foundational Footings
Foundational footings are made up of generational sins and curses. The understanding is that some sins and curses are passed through the family line. The Word says that curses can be passed down to the 3rd and 4th generation, and sexual sin can pass through to the 10th generation.
"You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing love to a thousand {generations} of those who love me and keep my commandments. (Exodus 20:4-6)
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"No one born of a forbidden union may enter the assembly of the LORD. Even to the tenth generation, none of his descendants may enter the assembly of the LORD. (Deuteronomy 23: 2 esv)
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Extracurricular Activity: - In order to review the full list of Blessing and Curses, review Deuteronomy 28 in your bible. The list that was previously developed during the Self-Examination is a useful to help jog your memory as you pray the following prayer: Assignment #10 Prayer for Release Think about your list and write a heart issue next to each item as applicable. For example, ask God what ancestors you personally know of who contributed to your heart issue of_______. This isn't the blame game. This is an exercise to identify any foundational issues of the items in your list and other sins you are struggling against. You will need to pray over each item on your list with the following prayer: 1. I confess and repent of the sin of my ancestors, my parents, and my own sin of ________ and of my anger and resentment against you, God, for allowing this to happen in my life. 2. I forgive and release my ancestors for passing on to me this sin for the resulting curses of (be specific). I ask you to forgive me, and I receive you forgiveness. Thank you Jesus. I forgive myself for participating in this sin. 3. I place the Cross of Christ between my ancestors and myself, as a baby in my mother's womb. I command the sin of ______ and all accompanying curses to be halted at the Cross of Jesus Christ, and for freedom and release to flow down from the Cross of Christ to me, the baby in the womb. (Gal 3:13) Do this prayer for each identified sin and identified ancestral sin. Then modify the prayer to include all ancestral sins and all ancestral curses. Task Specific Tool The Jackhammer: I present an effective teaching from Derek Prince Ministries, called Blessing or Curse: You Can Choose for foundational demolition. This book is a fully scriptural teaching of curses and blessings and how they operate. This tool is extremely effective at demolishing the foundational footings which will dishevel demons homes.
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Assignment #11 - Read Blessing or Curse: You Can Choose by Derek Prince. While reading Derek Princes book Blessing or Curse: You Can Choose, he will discuss contact objects and removing them as lead by the Holy Spirit. At some point you will need to do as I did and ask God if there are any objects that need to be removed from your home. In my case, he brought to my mind a half dozen items right off the top. To give some biblical credibility to removing objects, I was lead to read the first commandment very carefully:
You shall have no other gods before me. (Exodus 20:3)
I looked up the word "before" in the dictionary. I understood then that "before" can also mean "in front of" and realized that God doesn't want to SEE any gods - therefore I was prompted to remove the obvious items first. Obvious items he doesn't want to see are typically the out in front images that are used to depict Satan or other gods. Over time, you may be prompted to remove more things and you may even be prompted to go through a deep cleaning of specific items that could include giving away, destroying, cutting out, sharpie marking out, and defacing images (ancient statues of gods are often found defaced- especially the eyes). Contact items are items that can be touched that can carry curses and include a broad category of things. Some items the Holy Spirit may prompt you to remove completely from your home.
Then Eleazar the priest said to the soldiers who had gone into battle, "This is the requirement of the law that the LORD gave Moses: 22 Gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, lead 23 and anything else that can withstand fire must be put through the fire, and then it will be clean. But it must also be purified with the water of cleansing. And whatever cannot withstand fire must be put through that water." (Numbers 31:21-23)
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Jewish tradition holds that water represents spiritual cleansing. I asked during prayer about me having any jewelry items that needed attention. Immediately, a pendant I have of Jesus on the Cross flashed in my mind. I didnt understand, as this was an image of Jesus that I had bought from a street peddler when I was a child outside a Catholic church in Mexico. It was a carved image of Jesus, crucified. The image seemed to be carved completely out of a coin. I didnt want to destroy or sell the item as scrap due to sentimental value. I asked my Jewish friend at work what she thought. She instructed me to pray over the item and place in water before sunrise and leave it in the water in the sun a full day, then remove it after sunset. Wanting to ensure I didnt misunderstand the definition of day, I put left the item in from 7 that night to 7 the next night. After the day in the sun, I cautiously went to the glass of water that held the pendant. Goop was all in the bottom of the glass. I lifted up the pendant and inspected it very carefully. I noticed that the carving wasnt one piece after all. It had a small hole on the side where the carving was joined to the coin. I read up about idols in the bible encyclopedia, and learned that the idols were made with a small hole in them for the spirits to enter. Sigh sentimental or not, the idol met the hammer. Another item I had was a jade necklace that was the image of a Tiki Fertility God that my mother gave me. I have it no more.
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Other items were brought up, mostly rings. None of these rings had occult symbols or markings on them or any carved images. I cleansed them in accordance to Jewish Tradition. These items were not readdressed during prayer as items needing to be dealt with further.
Foundational Ties
Soul Ties are foundational ties and are placed through covenant relationships that can be written, verbal or understood. There are healthy (godly) soul-ties, and there are unhealthy (ungodly) soul ties. Unhealthy soul ties need to be severed in order for the foundation to be completely demolished.
it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. (1 Sam 18:1 kjv)
16What? know ye not that he which is joined to a harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh. (1 Corinthians 6 kjv) 1And
The list that was previously developed during the Self-Examination can be used to help jog your memory as you pray the following prayer. Think about your list and a person, friend, and relationships in which you had an ungodly soul-tie (even sexual) that connect these people to you. When I went through this examination, I started off with family members, close friends, elementary middle and high school friends, old jobs, old bosses, old flames, current and past friends, and even those at church. As I prayed for release, I visualized me and those I had ungodly ties with; the sword of the spirit severing the ties between me and those and even them between each other. I asked and visualized the Holy Spirit burning the remnant of the ties. Assignment #12- Prayer for Release Go through your list and pray the following prayer: Jesus, I confess and repent of my sins resulting from ungodly soul ties between me and ______(reflection of and about who and what. You can even use everyone and anything that has established any sort of relationship with you). I confess and repent of my anger and resentment against You, God, for allowing the resulting sin and inequity in my life. I give up all my rebellion and sin, and I submit myself to You as my Lord. I confess all of my sins before You Jesus, and I ask for your forgiveness, especially for any sins that exposed me to a curse. I ask for your release. Release me also from the consequences of my ancestors' sins and also from the resulting inequity and possible curse. Father, by a decision of my will, I forgive all who have harmed me or wronged me, just as I want you to forgive me. I forgive the transference to me their sins and the resulting inequity through the relationship ties between us. Thank you Father; I receive your forgiveness. I am humbled and I too forgive myself for participating in these sins. I renounce all contact with anything occult or satanic. If I have any "contact objects" I commit myself to destroy them. Lord Jesus, I believe that on the cross You took on yourself every curse that could ever come upon me. So I ask you now to release me from every curse over my life, in Your name, Jesus Christ.
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In the name of Jesus Christ, and the authority given me, I place the Cross of Christ in between me and unholy soul ties, unholy relationships, unholy attachments, unholy pathways, silver cords, and unholy covenants. By claiming the complete work of Christ, I command the flow through these ties be halted at the Cross of Christ. I receive the infusion of the Blood of Jesus Christ flowing down from the Cross of Christ to me-- providing my heart, mind, body, and soul complete cleansing, restoration, healing, freedom, release, and total absolution of sin, absolution of the resulting inequity, and release from any curses that may have been passed through or exposed to me. Lord Jesus, I ask you as my physician and chief surgeon to guide my hands with your grace as I use the sword of the spirit to cut through and completely sever and surgically remove all unholy soul ties, unholy attachments, unholy relationships, unholy pathways, silver cords and unholy covenants. By the blood of Jesus and through his infusion to me, all unholiness and curses are stopped at the Cross of Christ by his blood and through his finished work. I preserve only Godly ties. As I cut, I ask the Holy Spirit to burn the surgical remnant of these ties. Lord, in your name and by the Sword of the Spirit, I destroy anything that has come into me through these severed connections. In Jesus name, I cancel all Satan's claims to me. Father, bring back anything godly that has been taken from me. Thank you Father, Son, and Holy Spirit for delivering me. Help me stand in front of you in awe, deeply meditating on your love and mercy for me Thank you for delivering me. I love you and thank you. Amen
Ceiling Assemblies
It is easy to picture word curses as being a nail and joist assembly that make up a ceiling of a demons house. Word Curses are spoken over you by others; word curses you say over yourself nail together what you think and what was said over you. Task Specific Tool The Claw Hammer: In chapters 11 through 13, Derek Prince addresses word curses in Blessing or Curse: You Can Choose. Assignment #13 Listen to the mp3 sermons of Blessing or Curse: You Can Choose at Derek Prince Ministries on their radio archives at http://www.derekprince.org. I had read the book; the mp3 sermons helped me go deeper. The night after I listened to the mp3s and did the prayer of release with Derek, I had a dream of a bird cage half-filled with sand, with 3 birds in the cage, 1 dead. I understood the sand part, (all the sand grains are sins of time as in generational sins); I didnt understand the birds until I looked up bird in my dictionary and found fowl (foul). In my bible encyclopedia, a cage is referenced in Rev: 18:2 kjv as a hold of every unclean and hateful bird. Thereby, three generations of sin, all foul, one from a generation past; all sins stopped. Remember I had mentioned that I had a big problem with my mouth. Truthfully, my mouth was one issue the Holy Spirit immediately had me deal with. I had no idea my mouth was actually keeping me in bondage! There are abundant free sermons, videos, and written articles all on the internet that teaches about the mouth. Extracurricular Activity: - I began hearing Joyce Meyers teachings on the mouth in 2006. I had never heard anyone that spoke from both experience and scripture on the mouth. A couple of her CD teachings Me and My Big Mouth and Be Careful What you Say are in my library and have been listened to by
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several of my children and family members. She has numerous television programs and video teachings on the subject and advocates that the mouth is one area that we all need yearly refresher teachings. Chance has it that your local minister, favorite television evangelist, internet podcasts sermons, and YouTube all have teachings on the mouth. Creflo Dollar has a video series on The Mouth, the Heart, and the Seed which can easily be found on Google video. There are 2 parts. Be aware that curses out of our own mouths and others mouths are intended to seed hearts (tares). Extracurricular Activity: Listen to and watch the video from Creflo Dollar The Mouth, the Heart, and the Seed
Furlough
It is good to take a break from demolition to spend time out-of-doors. I like to tend to flower gardens, and I noticed when I take time to properly prepare the soil, use good seed, fertilize, weed and water, the gardens flowered well year after year. When I didnt properly tend the soil, plant good seeds, take care of the garden, weeds grew, grass crept into the borders, and flowers didnt bloom.
7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. (Galatians 6:7 nkj)
A tree produces fruit like itself. An orange tree produces oranges with orange seeds. A thorn bush produces berries that have thorn bush seeds. A thorn bush doesnt produce oranges; an orange tree doesnt produce berries. It doesnt take a hard leap to come to the conclusion that Bitterness would produce fruit (works) of Bitterness which produces results of Bitterness (sin). A mouth filled with Bitterness attempts to seed Bitterness in others hearts.
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every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. (Matthew 7:17)
Oranges are in the family of Citrus. On the Citris family tree are Oranges, Lemons, and Grapefruit. Drawing a family tree diagram, I know that Bitterness is the root and according to the Word, it poisons the heart. Look up Bitterness in the dictionary (know your enemy). Look up Bitterness in the thesaurus. Bitterness in the thesaurus is the root of Agony. It branches into the family members (identified in the thesaurus) of Anguish, Distress, Grief, Hostility, Pain, Sarcasm, among others. The members of this family tree can be studied individually. These members can be looked up first in the thesaurus in order to initially identify the family tree members, then in the topical bible and/or bible index to trace the family linage all the way to the root. It is important to read what the Word has to say about demons and their family members.
the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop. (Luke 8:15)
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The heart is the soil. Bitterness roots itself in the heart.

diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; (Hebrews 12:15)
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heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy. (Proverbs 14:10)
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Demons can also be rooted in works of the flesh (sin).

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the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. (Galatians 5:19)
In Creflo Dollar s video, he talks about how words from your mouth are like seeds. So, if demonic family trees are rooted in the heart and works of the flesh, then the soil conditions must be just right for the root to sprout and grow. In time, a full fledged family tree is established. In my own gardens at the house, I have these rouge trees that no matter how much I cut them back, every spring they come back unless the conditions just are right and I can pull them up by the roots.
Weather
You must change the conditions in order to root up these trees. Your mind and your heart must change. Your flesh must be denied its nature.
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who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; 7the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so.(Romans 8:5-7)
Identify the antonyms (the opposites) of the sin nature by using a dictionary or a thesaurus. The antonyms to Bitterness are Contentment, Geniality, Happiness, and Sweetness. Using the topical bible and/or the bible index, look up the verses in context in your bible. Ask the Holy Spirit for assistance with life application. Think about what God says. Pray his word (out loud) over yourself so the mind will hear through the ears and the hearing will seed the heart. Walk the flesh using the examples provided in his Word. Deny your fleshy nature. If you are dealing with Bitterness, listen to Happiness, speak Happiness, think Happiness, walk in Happiness. Put on Happiness. In time, Happiness will seed your mind, your heart, and your body will follow thereafter. You will be a man (or woman) after Gods own heart! Look for applicable studies in bookstores, online, and sermon archives for targeted teachings on attitudes of the heart and mind. Change your mind. Change your heart. Change the Condition. Extracurricular Activity: - Joyce Meyer really taught me principles that helped me change my heart , change my mind, and change my habits. Many of her shows aired just at the right time when I needed help most. Sometimes, I even watched her shows online. I purchased the CDs that were applicable. Battlefield of the Mind is a good start. I have the devotional and gave copies of the book to many. My library currently includes her CDs Power Thoughts, Matters of the Heart, and I am in a Hurry and Gods Not. I have given these and other applicable titles of her books and CDs to family and friends in their times of need.
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Excavation
Tree Removal
I introduce to you Strongman's His Name... What's His Game? By Drs. Jerry and Carol Roberson. Get the first Volume, not the second. Assignment #14 Read Strongman's His Name... What's His Game? You need to read this book and apply as needed. This book identifies many of the enemys family trees from the branches to the root. The book explains the family tree and it equips the reader with prayers to uproot these trees. Allow the Holy Spirit to modify the prayers in accordance to his Word to what is applicable to you and your situation. For family trees not in this book, identify the demon by his name (example Dread) look up the name in the thesaurus to identify the family members. Look up the name and the members in the topical bible and/or a bible index, read the verses in context in your bible. Ask the Holy Spirit for assistance with life application.. I use Dread as right about now, dread will pop its head up and mention Another assignment! Dont you just dread this? Dont agree. Push through.
Strongholds
Demonic family trees flourish when protected. Strongholds are made up of walls several layers thick. The walls are thickened with the negative attitudes of Judgments, Suspicions, Doubts, Distrust, Fear, False Beliefs, Unforgiveness, Resentment, Anger, Self-Anger, Negative thoughts, Bad Habits, Rejection, Negative Agreements, etc. As negativity builds up on the inside, they project the air of Negative Expectations on the outside. This force of Negative Expectations is like a magnet to the outside world which draws from the outside to what is on the inside. If you think you are a slow learner, you project you are a slow learner, you are treated like a slow learner. You conform to your image that you are a slow learner. You learn slowly. The purpose of this stronghold is to protect the demons family home. In the book "Strongman's His Name... a tree diagram is used to depict a demonic spirit and tree branches to depict that spirit family. The tree is explained. The branches will eventually bear fruit and the fruit can seed itself into others by the way we use our mouth, how we behave etc.... Removing strongholds is a process of Repentance, Forgiveness, Grace, Faith, and deliberate change that digs out the deep, thickened walls of negativity. Some strongholds are easy to remove (the demonic quick to root out) while others are very hard. The walls can be deeply embedded in the soil of our situations, hurts, events, and memories. Have you ever had someone tell you that you are quick to put up walls around yourself? A good place to start identifying potential strongholds is by reviewing the Inventory you did at the very beginning. Identify the Inventory answers that contribute to the findings that were revealed in the SelfExamination. Strongholds protect the environment which allows the demonic family trees to take root, grow, and eventually seed and bear fruit. Dont stop with the Self-Examination. Ask God for more information, especially when we are dealing with a particular heart hurting issue.
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Task Specific Tool The Sledgehammer: Target deep seated heart issues using techniques from this book by John Eldredge Walking with God: Talk to Him. Hear from Him. Really.. I listened to this book on audio. I want to purchase a hard-copy. Assignment #15 Read Walking with God: Talk to Him. Hear from Him. Really. I thought I had covered all of the junk in my trunk about two years ago. Following an example in this book, I asked God if I needed to deal with an outstanding issue, any issue. A word came to mind, Rejection. The floodgates opened. Very painful heart hurting memories arose from my childhood. I will say that I had never intended to ever bring this up - especially driving in my car on a beltway at 70 mph (on a curve). Obviously, God took this opportunity as I was a captive listener in the car. The point is, I needed Gods direct help with this as my heart was still crying.
as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. (Col 3:12-14)
12Therefore,
Joseph Prince is a Singaporean minister who runs a television program Destined to Reign. Joseph has helped me so much with me keeping my eyes on Jesus. I learned I could be Kind, Humble, Gentle, and Patient just like Jesus. Study Jesus. Walk in his footsteps. In the middle of your storms, keep your eyes on Jesus. Extracurricular Activity: - Put on clothes like Jesus: Study Compassion, Kindness, Humility, Gentleness and Patience. Use your topical bible/bible index to look up verses. Read the verses in context in your bible. Ask the Holy Spirit for assistance with life application.
15When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. (Mark 5:15)
Ripping off the Roof

Have you ever seen a collapsed house? Usually the roof remains intact, dropped on the ground. I remember investigating such a roof as a kid. This roof was a tin roof from an old farm house. I poked around the tin with a long stick, lifted up a section of tin, and lo and behold, a nest of rattlesnakes! Task Specific Tool The Crowbar. This handy tool is the book from John Eldredge Waking the Dead: The Glory of a Heart Fully Alive This book taught me a memory visualization technique that showed me how to open the top off of forgotten or avoided memories. These are the kind of memories when you begin thinking about it, emotion wells up from deep in the heart. Assignment #16 Read Waking the Dead: The Glory of a Heart Fully Alive I had a really good friend that I had a falling out with in high school. When I think of the exchange of words we had, the memories just flood in from deep inside. My friend thought I was spreading lies about her. That day she confronted me, the anger was hot in her face, her voice booming, she wouldn't listen to or believe me. I lost that friendship because I disclosed to a mutual friend my opinions about the college my friend was planning to attend (rather disparaging opinions). My friend heard the story word-of-mouth;
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by the time she heard it, all had changed from my opinion of the school to my personal opinion of her. The hurt of losing that friendship was devastating. As I reviewed that memory, even though it happened years ago, my heart was still wrenched. I asked Jesus into that memory, repented and forgave myself, forgave my friends, forgave the event, tried to understand where Jesus was in this event (sometimes we don't know and he doesn't disclose to us unless we ask). I received his forgiveness and asked him to heal this event in my heart and spirit.
"When they sin against youfor there is no one who does not sinand you become angry with them and give them over to the enemy, who takes them captive to his own land, far away or near; 47 and if they have a change of heart in the land where they are held captive, and repent and plead with you in the land of their conquerors and say, 'We have sinned, we have done wrong, we have acted wickedly'; 48 and if they turn back to you with all their heart and soul in the land of their enemies who took them captive, and pray to you toward the land you gave their fathers, toward the city you have chosen and the temple I have built for your Name; 49 then from heaven, your dwelling place, hear their prayer and their plea, and uphold their cause. (1Kings 8:46-49)
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By the power of his grace and the depth of his mercy, Jesus heals. If you havent asked Jesus in your heart before, or even if you are not sure if you have. Now is a good time. When you go through this healing process, ask Jesus to shut the doors the enemy has used to access you. Ask Jesus to seal the doors with the cleansing power his blood. Ask him to lock the doors with his locks. Ask the Holy Spirit to burn the ties that bound you to the memory. Thank him for your release. After I repented of some of well-hidden painful memories, I had a dream. In my dream was a grandstand stage with a podium, decorated with red, white, and blue like decorations for Independence Day. A man was on stage speaking to the audience below as they sat in folding chairs. The event was a ground-breaking ceremony. The weather was perfect. I noticed a lemonade stand off to the left. Jesus was sitting on a tractor ready to plow the recently cleared ground.
other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a cropa hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. 9He who has ears let him hear." (Matthew 13:8-9)
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Gaining Ground
This is where we meet. We are in sight of one another. I know where you are; soon Ill give you my position.
the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encouragewith great patience and careful instruction. 3For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. 5But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. (2 Tim 4:1-5)
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Stay your ground. Correct, rebuke and encourage. Correct yourself the enemy will plant tares in your heart and flesh. Pull them up while they are young (repent and make right). Rebuke when you hear something, see something, read something, watch something, correct your mind with the heart of Gods word. I have been known to strike out words in a book (even in Christian books) with a pen or pencil and
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write what God says about a particular topic. I have interrupted a TV program and have stated what God says about a particular point. I have even disagreed with the examples taught me by Gods anointed. I dont reject the messenger, just the point. It is OK to agree to disagree. Clarify and seek the truth in Gods word. Rebuke the devil and he will flee. Encourage those around you because in doing so you strengthen them.
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Keep me from the snares they have laid for me, from the traps set by evildoers. (Psalm 141:9)
The reference material I present is Landmines in the Path of the Believer a guide from Dr. Charles Stanley. His book is available at InTouch Ministries http://ww2.intouch.org/site/c.dhKHIXPKIuE/b.3226997/. Assignment #17 Read Landmines in the Path of the Believer This book exposes the hidden land mines the enemy sets using temptation, and provides the skills necessary to defuse these landmines.
Orders
Without a doubt, obedience is the bottom line in the Christian life. It means compliance to Gods plans, observance of His commands, adherence to His standards, and submission to His will. Dr. Charles Stanley
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If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land; but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword." For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. (Isaiah 1:19-20)
Extracurricular Activity: - Obedience requires a course in Authority UNDER Authority, IN Authority, THE Authority, TAKE Authority. Study Authority. I studied a book from Watchman Nee (ISBN-10: 0736301852).
1Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men. (Titus 3:1-2)
Extracurricular Activity: - Dr. Charles Stanley is one of the best teachers of obedience. He has excellent free teachings online at http://ww2.intouch.org
3At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. 4But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. 8This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone. (Titus 3:3-8)
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Kingdom Come
Kingdom builders build in obedience to God, authorized to build on Gods foundational truths, completing assignments to further the kingdom, taking ground from the enemy, thereby setting the captives free.
This is what the LORD says: "In the time of my favor I will answer you, and in the day of salvation I will help you; I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people, to restore the land and to reassign its desolate inheritances, (Isaiah 49:8)
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they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations. (Isaiah 61:4) to say to the captives, 'Come out, and to those in darkness, 'Be free!' "They will feed beside the roads and find pasture on every barren hill. (Isaiah 49:9)
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Now, my assignment is complete.
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Assignment #1 Wisdom Before we start, ask God for Wisdom.

The Three Elements of Repentance

A Noun is a Person, Place or Thing

Find Grace and Mercy

The heart is the soil. Bitterness roots itself in the heart.

Demons can also be rooted in works of the flesh (sin).

Ripping off the Roof

Now, my assignment is complete.

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