Smelting Generational Chains

If we be Christ Jesus', there certainly will be junctions in our lives where we will acknowledge and realize the need for instructions at life's crossroads, at which we cry out like Prophet Elisha: "Where is the GOD of Elijah?"

At life's crossroads, we find ourselves faced with decisions that shape our future. But we also discover — if we look introspectively — that we possess the power to break the chains that had kept generations preceding us bound for countless ages if we dared raise our eyes towards Heaven, and call for GOD's help!

A Legacy of Burden

Many of us discovered as we grew up that we were surrounded by the familiar obstacles on our progenitors' relay courses. We were told stories, most of which seemed like folklore to our childish ears. But as we grew in stature and maturity, those of us who were blessed to be spiritual early enough began to connect the dots that had littered our parents' and grandparents' paths: Their realms of unspeakable abuse, torments, and afflictions were introduced to us albeit, unwittingly.

Some others who had not been fortunate enough had succumbed to the pressure and the pull of the mire and the dirt.

A minority of us had rebelled against their norm. We vowed not to partake in the malady, malarky, and madness. We promised to escape the rowdiness of purpose and intent. We vowed to defend ourselves and our siblings against the Enemy. More importantly, we vowed that our children would never experience such pain as we had endured. Kudos, if that was you! Directly, or indirectly, the legacy of burden had been born and passed onto us.

The Turning Point

Fortunately, Jesus Christ found me at the tender age of 3. Innocent, and soft-hearted, I had watched atop my father's shoulders the reel-to-reel film outreach of Jesus of Nazareth that had played in our church. My turning point occurred when I 'witnessed' Jesus Christ raise Lazarus from the dead!

Uncontrollable hot tears coursed down my rotund cheeks as I whispered in child-like faith and voice: "GOD, make be like that Man!" And surely, something happened to me. I knew it. I was aware: My conscience was present from then onwards until this day!

Growing up, I was always aware of the weight of expectations placed upon me by GOD, firstly, for my immediate family: My siblings and our parents. One weapon of deliverance availed unto me then as now was prayer and fasting! I prayed for us. I talked to GOD about everything and anything that didn't match up with what I read in my Bible. And GOD answered. Then, secondly, for my friends. I prayed for my friends, relations, and family friends. I was very burdened by negative news and developments that whirled around my earshot. Soon, I learned from my parents, the wisdom in shielding children's ears from hearing everything happening in adults' lives. Thirdly, I prayed for strangers. I developed an uncanny aptitude to be genuinely interested in people. Strangers. And that couldn't be divorced from me until today even though in a span of half a century, folks would interpret this quite significantly differently. I am talking about the life changes that occurred to me at the tender ages of between 3 and 6. Never discount "the days of little beginnings", the Bible admonishes us. And dare I add: "NEVER RULE A LITTLE CHILD OUT OF GOD'S CHOICE OF USAGE!"

Unearthing Hidden Truths

Hence, from my youthful days, I recognized my limitations as much as my exploits possibility. A moral and spiritual sense had been born, coupled with the keen, eagle-eyed, watchful eyes of informed parents. Even at that, lapses were soon discovered by us children. However, I didn't as much exploit those opportunities to be as atrocious as my older siblings, for fear of the One Holy GOD Who had called and separated me.

I was a child prophet. Prophecies of renowned prophets and prophetesses ran ahead of me. I was by no means treated preferentially differently to my siblings; though I felt "special" within my scope as a beloved of GOD. He began to unearth deep spiritual dimensions to me as I grew in stature and height.

From a young age, I saw how the struggles of the past generations could cast aspersion(s) on the future generations: The cycles of limited beliefs, financial hardship, and emotional scars; the abuses in various contexts - even more so of the entity called time! The dabbling into the occult and the world of spiritism, the empty religiosity, the callousness of not bereaving one of selfishness etcetera. My parents weren't perfect. Neither was I, raising my children. That's a truth you would also soon discover as realistic if you're yet to!

Between childhood and adulthood, I also unearthed one of the sayings of Solomon to be true: "History merely repeats itself. It has all been done before. Nothing under the sun is truly new" (Ecclesiastes 1:9); NLT. That is, if you do NOTHING about it!

One of the issues you must not ignore is retaliatory, vengeful behavior aimed at and or meted at your parents— or whoever raised you, for the damage caused by their negligence, abuse, or crime. That's a quick sure way to fester the seething, brewing pot of generational curses!

Activating the Hidden Truths

There are generational bondages. Generational curses. Generational happenstances — and the like. But there are also generational deliverances and freedom. Generational blessings, generational wealth, and health. But all of the time, spiritual effort plus self-discipline must be engaged to ensure that you deliver the baton of true freedom in Jesus Christ, and excellence in wealth and health patterns to yourself — and your generations.

By breaking the cycle of limitation and embracing the fullness of our potential, we pave the way for a brighter and more empowered tomorrow. I pray this disclosure helps you — or someone in your circle!

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BORN INTO GENERATIONAL WITCHCRAFT; SET FREE BY JESUS! — Stephanie Wilcox | Colorado, USA.

When Jesus Christ found me, I was homeless and growing in sin. I wanted to end my life. Both the sheer pain and the trauma of life led me to cry out to God with all my heart one night as I contemplated suicide. And HE heard my cry!

I was born into generational witchcraft being raised as a spiritist. My family taught me how to practice witchcraft, black magic, etcetera. We would practice every Sunday at our house. We engaged in magic circles; my grandmother was a psychic medium who taught me to do the same!

Spiritism is a wicked and twisted deception of the enemy because sadly, many people don’t have bad intentions in practicing it and they truly believe they are doing something good. I didn’t know any better as a child but later on in life, I would discover that all the problems stemmed from this deep, root issue of the spiritual. I did all I could to distract myself from the empty, dark void I felt inside.

I started smoking weed at age 12 and drinking at age 14. By the time I was 16, I was doing hard drugs. I did LSD, mushrooms, ecstasy, molly, cocaine, Adderall, and even DMT. I was addicted for years.

I was also a victim of sexual abuse. I was raised not just in a demonic-filled home. Still, also the devil had plagued my family with the shackles of drunkenness, sexual immorality, pedophilia, and much darker stuff ... Childhood trauma destroyed my self-image, and my life was a disaster due to my deep hatred of self. This led to endless sin. After doing drugs like crazy, and being promiscuous, I decided to become obsessed with money. Anything to fill the void. Anything to find a sense of identity, a sense of significance. But often, this innocent desire can quickly become self-destructive. I was willing to lie, deceive, sacrifice family time, miss out on special occasions, take advantage of people who trusted me, and step on competitors’ heads to climb higher in my pursuit of success. I became a superficial shell of idolatry, lacking any true meaning or depth inside. My entire life revolved around my image. And an image that I was fabricating at that, trying to invent a person that the world would find acceptable and important.

I always wanted more and more — and more. It was never enough. I would always see other people who had more possessions, more accolades, more admiration from others and I wanted to beat everyone because that’s all my life was about. It was an endless cycle of trying to gain validation from man, and doing this always left me feeling more empty than fulfilled!

JESUS CHRIST MET ME ...

When Jesus Christ met me, that’s when everything changed. The Gospel of Christ crucified and resurrected for my sin, SAVED ME from feeling worthless, drug addiction, suicidal thoughts, money worship, self-idolatry, pride of life, needing validation from man, promiscuity, anger, and bitterness in my heart, narcissistic tendencies, greed, feelings of superiority, entitlement, jealousy, and so much more! And ultimately, HELL! PRAISE JESUS CHRIST! Only JESUS SAVES!

I was at rock bottom: Homeless, drowning in sin, and contemplating ending it all. Born into generational witchcraft, drugs became my escape, numbing the pain of trauma and abuse. I chased after money, seeking validation and significance in all the wrong places.

But Jesus Christ intervened: His love shattered my chains, His grace lifted me from despair. The Gospel transformed me, freeing me from worthlessness, addiction, and self-destruction. Only Jesus could save me from the grip of sin and the emptiness of chasing worldly desires.

2 Corinthians 5:17  "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"

This truth became my reality! Jesus made me new, giving me purpose and hope beyond anything I could imagine!

I urge you to trust in Jesus Christ alone. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No matter how broken or lost you feel, His love can redeem and restore you. Surrender and experience the transformative power of finding your identity in Christ and Christ alone!

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Stephanie Wilcox — not her real name — lives in Colorado, USA. We have obtained her permission to reproduce this testimony.

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RUN, BABY RUN!

Friday, November 10, 2023, met me in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, USA, RUNNING!

Well, not really: I had flown into the beautiful SKY Harbor Airport in Phoenix, Arizona, on the second leg of the Prayer Walk Mission, USA started on August 25, 2023.

The first trip had taken us to Charleston, NC, at the tail-end of August, during the inclement landing of the Hurrican Idalia. That hurricane had claimed ten human lives, and wasted tens of thousands of cattle-lives in Georgia; 8 billion dollars in insurance claims in adjoining FL, GA, NC, and DE states. BUT NOT ONE TREE, ROOF, HUMAN OR ANIMAL LIFE WAS LOST IN THE ENTIRE SOUTH CAROLINA!

It was here the Holy Spirit had assured me: "These are your first set of signs of apostleship and a prophetic door-keeper's rod I have given you over this beautiful nation!"

I had taken that picture of the Phoenix City Council's bus while I had invested almost two hours of prayer—walking prophesy over the city center. Read the inscription on it: 'Driving Your Future Forward.' My friend, I am less bothered about how your future looks at this season of your life. I bring you the word of the Lord: "DRIVE YOUR FUTURE FORWARD!"

Moses was a bit confused when he — and the 2.5 million emancipated slaves he had by the hands of God freed from Pharaoh's Egypt — stood by the brinks of the croc-infested River Nile. Not only was moving forward seemingly an impossibility, but moving backward was unimaginable because of the unrelenting, pursuing, 600 elite forces of Pharaoh's and their furious chariot-riders!

Maybe you too are stuck between a mighty deliverance and the hot chase from the enemy of your destiny.

Three lessons are worthy of our notice, here:

a.) The devil does not care if you or I have been set free from his gulag; he will still pursue us, until the revelation day of our full redemption;

b.) God will always guide the steps of His sons on a hair-breadth's collision pathway with hell fraught with dangers and opportunities; and,

c.) The implementation of your driving forward is IN YOUR HANDS! Moses had the rod of God — signifying authority — in his hands. Possibly across his shoulders held by two hands, the position of the typical shepherd in relaxed, idle times of his times and day. Yet he was be-fuzzled!

The great Prophet Moses yawned and wiped his brows with his hands. He was dazed. In his full glare were the shimmery, shiny helmets, swords in the staves, bows, and arrows, not forgetting the chariots' tumbling wheels of his enemies in hot pursuit. His heart skipped some beats for fear and despondency. In total agony of the heart, he cried to God: "Father, what will I do? What can I do? What is my offense — what must I now do?"

And because of the robust chances of occurrence of any of those three scenarios above, true sons of God are kept on their toes by their Father's erstwhile design of "through many tribulations, entering the kingdom of God" (Acts 14:22). We are always agile; eagerly ready to find out the way of escape in that particular test or trial life's circumstances might throw at us. (1 Cor. 10:14).

The disposition of the way of life of ANY maturing son of God is one of pursuit: Either he/she is being pursued. Or they are pursuing the high calling for which they have been apprehended! Hence, the title of this blog: "RUN, BABY RUN!"

God instructed Moses: "Why are you crying to Me? Instruct the Israelites to MARCH FORWARD."

And so, they did!

That brings me to my final point for today: EXPECT GOD TO ISSUE YOU STRANGE INSTRUCTIONS THAT WILL LEAD TO YOUR FULL SALVATION.

We know His thoughts and intentions. We know of His everlasting unfailing love for us. Take these thoughts with you, always.

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