If you forgive those who sin against you, if you pray blessings on your enemies, the ground is broken, and the demonic spirits will leave upon command.

I hadn’t overcome anger by denying its existence. I just channeled my anger in a different direction. Rather than yelling, I walled up and became silent. I gave Jen the silent treatment, and she knew I was angry and she felt the effects of my anger, but I couldn’t overcome anger until I admitted it.

It is of paramount importance that we set the right goal in our spiritual journey. Our goal should not be to feel better; our goal should be to know and be like Jesus. As we get to know and become more like Him, our souls will be healthier, and that will bring its own rewards.

Big principle #1: God isn’t trying to fix us; He wants a relationship with us.

Don’t just become a healthy person so you can live a healthier life; become a healthy person so you can help others find Jesus the Healer who can set them free!

Secrets Create Ground Secrets create ground.

Self-awareness is the gateway to transformation. It doesn’t guarantee it, but you can’t get there without it.

Sometimes your affections are withered by the space pain occupies in your soul, and you cannot recapture your affections until you grieve your losses. And without grieving our losses, it is incredibly hard to work through forgiveness. Unprocessed hurts produce bitter roots.

Don’t Go It Alone I always urge people who are starting out in deliverance ministry to develop a team around them.