The soul - our mind, emotions and will - starts to develop in the womb right along with
the body. It is influenced by the genes and generational sins passed down to us
by our ancestors (Exodus 34:7).
The experiences and influences in our lives
from conception to the present time also affect our spirit, soul and body. This puts a great responsibility on us as parents.
The soul starts to develop in the womb right along with
the body. It is influenced by the genes and generational sins passed down to us
by our ancestors (Exodus 34:7).
Sin is
very serious in the sight of the Lord. The consequences of the behavior of one
generation are passed down three and four generations (Exodus 34:7). What are
we passing down to our children?
The lovely concept about the Lord is that, even though He
may pass down the consequences of the behavior for a few generations, He shows
love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments
(Deuteronomy 5:9-10).
For instance, are your relatives alcoholics, drug
addicts, liars, murderers, thieves, idolaters, sexually deviant, brawlers,
foul-mouthed,
covetous or extortionists? Some of us
inherited the penchant for these same sins from our ancestors.
People
who habitually live in sin will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but God
gives us the opportunity to be washed, sanctified and justified
in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God (1 Corinthians 6:9-11).
Do you despise the riches of God’s
goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering and turn away from Him; or do you
realize that the goodness of God leads you to repentance (Romans 2:4)?
We break these sinful strongholds by submitting our life completely
to God and resisting the devil. Satan has no option but to flee (James 4:7).
After submitting to the Lord, confess and ask forgiveness for any sins, which
God reveals to us.
We also forgive our parents and ancestors for putting us
in this position. It is time now to go to God for forgiveness for our self, to
surrender our life to Him and to follow the leading of His Holy Spirit moment
by moment throughout the day.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, I break any unhealthy soul ties that
developed in my life due to the actions of my parents and ancestors. I break
the curse of these sins and I take authority in Jesus’ name over Satan and his
demonic forces, by the authority of Your shed blood and Your death on the cross
of Calvary.
Satan, you have no authority in my life. I place you in
the hands of the true Lord Jesus Christ, because He has all authority over you.
I command that you leave my spirit, soul and body alone. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Thought
for the Day:
