Steps to Spiritual Freedom

Step 3: Bitterness vs. Forgiveness, breaks the power of bitterness and one of the primary ways the enemy gains access to our lives: Unforgiveness. Forgiveness is the KEY to lasting freedom and healing. In this lesson we look at the different directions of forgiveness as well as how to release the negative emotions associated with the pain. Be sure to utilize both handouts provided with this lecture and pray the prayers out loud!

This extra lecture is part of a course called Forgiveness: The Key to Freedom. I included it in this course because it highlights some of the incredibly destructive consequences of unforgiveness. Understanding the "cost" of not forgiving can be a powerful motivator and help see the true freedom and blessings that come through heart-level forgiveness

Step 5: Rebellion vs. Submission, breaks us free from the spirit of rebellion and brings us back into alignment with Kingdom Authority. The enemy often tries to exploit our negative experiences with 'authority' figures, like parents and teachers, to get us to open the door to rebellion. Be sure to utilize the provided handout and pray the prayers out loud to shut the door to the spirit of rebellion!

Step 5: Pride vs. Humility, uproots one of the primary strongholds in the heart of fallen mankind, PRIDE. It was pride that caused Satan to rebel against God, and it was pride that he planted in the hearts of Adam and Eve in the garden. We were never designed to exist in self-sufficiency and self-reliance, we were created to walk in dependence on God. Be sure to utilize the provided handout and pray through the prayers out loud to break free from the trap of pride!

Step 6: Bondage vs. Freedom, breaks the grip of sin and the 'works of the flesh' that so easily entangle us and hold us back. It is in this step that we take responsibility for our freedom and go honestly after our personal sins. Breaking free from soul ties that result from sexual sin brings incredible freedom and healing! Be sure to utilize the provided handout and pray through the renunciation prayers. Now is the time to be cleansed from your past once-and-for-all!

Step 7: Curses vs. Blessings, addresses the issue of generation sin and generational curses. The enemy seeks to gain entry to whole family lines through sin. Patterns of sin, like addiction, poverty and even failed marriages, can ripple through whole generations of a family leaving a path of destruction in the lives of so many. This step empowers you to be the 'chain-breaker' for your family and future generations! Be sure to utilize the provided handout and the generational curse inventory. Pray the prayers out loud and break the enemies grip on your bloodline!