Most of the time when we pray, we are seeking change. We cannot change others, but we can submit to the constant ministry of transformation by the Holy Spirit (Rom 12:1,2).
Prayer prepares us for change. Change produces change, which may be uncomfortable. If we will move through the discomfort, “God” will work with us, leading us out of our self-developed defense mechanisms into a place of victory. In this place “He” heals our brokenness, becomes our defense and our vindication. We are enabled to submit to the Champion of our salvation, which we are working out with fear and trembling (Phil 2:12).
Adults who grew up in judgmental, critical homes where they were never allowed to express themselves sometimes carry much hurt and anger into their relationships. Often they were not permitted to have their own feelings without being condemned; they were not permitted to explore any ideas different than their parents’ or caregivers’. There was an eye watching their every move. Any punishment they received was justified. Their parents were incapable of making a mistake.
Adult children of religiously rigid environments were led to believe that any slip, error in judgment, or mistake was a sin that would send them straight to hell; the parents’ religious doctrine was the only way to Heaven, and to deviate from it would lead to destruction. Forgiveness could be attained only after much sorrow, penance, and retribution. Death before the completion of repentance led to an eternity in hell.
People raised in such oppressive home environments were never allowed to find themselves or to travel their own individual spiritual journeys leading to truth. The head of the home, usually the father, was considered “God” in the flesh. If no father, children tend to have a harder time seeing “God” because society usually sees “God” in a male sense. Remember, our first concepts of “God” are through our parents, first and foremost our fathers. If no father, then mother teaches what she knows from a female perspective based on her own views, lack pain etc. So then the male child and the female child go into the world with a biased view of the father and satan thus more readily available to fill in all the voids. Only “Jesus”, the Holy Spirit and “ABBA” (Our void in what ever capacity or covenant we may need) can transcend.
Remember the fruit does not fall far from the tree. We are the by-products of what we came from usually. Our children are the by-products of our pre-dated models. What does this mean? The 60’s man you had, is the 2000 model of what your daughter has. Your 70’s model is the female your son preys on. Many of us are the seeds that we cannot see through the dirt our fruit grows upon. You forget. The bible states each generation is worse and more advanced, why? Our children take off from where we left off and did not complete or correct, your debt is your child’s… your anger is your child’s… your lie is your child’s, your lust is your child’s… etc.etc.etc.
Conflict resolution was never taught or practiced. Whatever the head of the household said was the law- and disobedience to his/her law was not discussed, but beaten out of the child. The wife was subservient and was not allowed to question the dictates of the husband.
When these adults marry, they often feel that they have finally found a platform from which to express themselves. They have escaped a place of abiding fear, constant condemnation, and continual criticism.
Having no communication skills, they often have difficulty expressing themselves properly. When anyone disagrees with them, they tend to react as they were taught. Only now, the marriage partner or friend does not submit to dogmatic, manipulative words. Frustration develops. The adult child seeks to make himself or herself understood, resulting in more frustration. Anger is fed, and the individual continues to be in bondage to the idea that he or she should never have been born. The person either retreats to a silent corner, refusing to talk, or uses words to build walls of defense- shutting others out. He or she resides inside emotional isolation, attempting to remove himself or herself from more hurt and criticism.
There is a way of escape. “God” sent “His” Word to heal us and to deliver us from all our destructions (Psalm 107:20). We must determine to listen, to learn, and to change with the help of the Holy Spirit- our Teacher, our Guide, and our Intercessor. The anointing is upon “Jesus” to bind up and heal our emotional wounds (Luke 4:18). “His” anointing destroys every yoke of bondage (Isaiah 10:27).
Lastly before this prayer, please think about friends, associates etc.
Matthew 26:38-46. What is “Jesus” saying and doing here? “Jesus” has recognized and labeled what “He” had. Liken this story unto yourselves.
Think about if you are hungry. You go to your friend, Church, associate, significant other, relative etc. You tell them you are hungry. The pat you on the back and watch you as you walk away or out the door stating, “I am praying for you or I have your back”.
Now imagine the only time they call is to check up on your progress. Is this not stupid? You know how the person is doing because you were told and you call or send word!
“Jesus” was saying you are not for me (asleep); your words do not match your actions.
“Jesus” recognized and called it what it was.
“Jesus” found strength from that moment on of “God” and “God” only.
This is preached by T.D. Jakes on his “God” Of My Tight Places CD”.
Also I believe that all chain letters are satanic. Remember, Balaam cursed a whole nation of Israelites to this day, which is mentioned in the New Testament. Just one word of Balaam was mixed in with saints and immediately cursed over 2 million people! How can you control the words, actions, thoughts, heart etc, of all the other people you ask to pray for you, especially unknown people. There are a lot of agnostic people and atheists out there that are of all cultures. Think about it.A little leaven leaventh the whole dough.
Cast not your swine before pearls. Who knows the originator (wolves) or who receives those online prayers?
I would rather have one faithful person equally yoked or higher than I, for “Jesus” is in the midst. What you hope numerous people receive is already in you and at a minimum one other person.
We all need to go outside of our selves at times, but if your faith only last as soon as you get outside the Church door after shouting hallelujahs, you were probably fake.
I remember seeing a lady receiving a prophecy of a mansion and guess what was the first thing she said upon leaving Church, “I am trying to purchase this house that was burned down”?! This is the thought of those that ask and receive the same prayer every week. You were told you are getting a Mercedes, so you go out and seek a Hugo and wonder why you are not being answered.
I can go on and on about chain Letters. Just know that if you seek a million dollars and the person that you ask wants the opposite for you, guess what?
You don’t believe me? Ask Daniel whose prayer was held up by satan as it took Michael the Archangel 21 days to give and answer his prayer. And who had more faith than Daniel?
I do not ask everyone to pray for me. If I want a mansion and you live in a tent…
If your Minister is in debt and you seek wealth….
We need lions to defeat wolves instead of sheep leading sheep etc.etc.etc
*Even though YOU can pray on Your Own, I do have a Prayer to add to this Article. Feel free to hit me up and I will be glad to send it to you.
"God" Bless 2 All!
Sincerely
William
Posted By: WILLIAM W. HEMMANS III
Wednesday, August 17th 2005 at 3:12PM
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