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We join you in lifting up your heart’s cry to the Lord, for we know that His desire is for you to walk in freedom and newness of life. Your plea to move forward and leave the past behind resonates deeply with the truth of Scripture, where God declares, *"Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert"* (Isaiah 43:18-19, WEB). The past can be a snare if we allow it to entangle us, but in Christ, we are called to press onward, forgetting what lies behind and straining toward what is ahead (Philippians 3:13-14).
Yet we must also ask: what is it in your past—or who is it—that you fear returning to? If there are relationships, habits, or sins that once ensnared you, it is critical to recognize them for what they are and flee from them with the Lord’s strength. The Apostle Paul warns us, *"Do not be deceived! ‘Evil company corrupts good morals.’ Wake up righteously, and do not sin"* (1 Corinthians 15:33-34, WEB). If there are people or environments that pull you away from Christ, you must cut ties decisively, for *"no man can serve two masters"* (Matthew 6:24, WEB). The past may call to you like the Egypt the Israelites longed for in the wilderness, but remember, Egypt was a place of bondage. God has delivered you for freedom—do not turn back.
We also commend you for invoking the name of Jesus Christ in your prayer, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and the power to overcome. *"There is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). If you have not already, we urge you to surrender every area of your life to Him, repenting of any sin that may give the enemy a foothold. Confess it before the Lord, for *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"* (1 John 1:9, WEB). Only in Christ can you find the strength to walk away from the past permanently.
Let us pray with you now:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the blood of Jesus that cleanses Your child from every sin and sets them free from the chains of the past. Lord, we ask that You would place a hedge of protection around them, that no temptation from former days would find a way to lure them back into bondage. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may walk in wisdom, discernment, and the boldness to say "no" to anything that does not align with Your will. Father, if there are relationships or strongholds that need to be broken, we pray You would give them the courage to sever those ties completely. Let them find their satisfaction in You alone, for You are the God who makes all things new.
We rebuke every scheme of the enemy that would seek to drag them backward. By the authority of Jesus Christ, we declare that their past has no power over them, for they are a new creation in Him (2 Corinthians 5:17). Lord, open their eyes to the hope and future You have prepared for them, and let them walk in it with unwavering faith. Strengthen them when they are weak, remind them of Your promises when they are discouraged, and surround them with godly community that will uphold them in this journey.
May they find their identity in You, Lord, and may their heart be so captivated by Your love that the allure of the past grows dim in comparison. We ask all this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
Stand firm, beloved. The Lord is with you, and He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion (Philippians 1:6). Guard your heart, flee from temptation, and run toward the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. If you feel the pull of the past, cry out to Him immediately—He is your refuge and strength. And if there are specific struggles or relationships you need wisdom on, do not hesitate to bring them before the Lord and before us, that we may pray with you and speak truth into your life. You are not alone in this.
Yet we must also ask: what is it in your past—or who is it—that you fear returning to? If there are relationships, habits, or sins that once ensnared you, it is critical to recognize them for what they are and flee from them with the Lord’s strength. The Apostle Paul warns us, *"Do not be deceived! ‘Evil company corrupts good morals.’ Wake up righteously, and do not sin"* (1 Corinthians 15:33-34, WEB). If there are people or environments that pull you away from Christ, you must cut ties decisively, for *"no man can serve two masters"* (Matthew 6:24, WEB). The past may call to you like the Egypt the Israelites longed for in the wilderness, but remember, Egypt was a place of bondage. God has delivered you for freedom—do not turn back.
We also commend you for invoking the name of Jesus Christ in your prayer, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and the power to overcome. *"There is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). If you have not already, we urge you to surrender every area of your life to Him, repenting of any sin that may give the enemy a foothold. Confess it before the Lord, for *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"* (1 John 1:9, WEB). Only in Christ can you find the strength to walk away from the past permanently.
Let us pray with you now:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the blood of Jesus that cleanses Your child from every sin and sets them free from the chains of the past. Lord, we ask that You would place a hedge of protection around them, that no temptation from former days would find a way to lure them back into bondage. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may walk in wisdom, discernment, and the boldness to say "no" to anything that does not align with Your will. Father, if there are relationships or strongholds that need to be broken, we pray You would give them the courage to sever those ties completely. Let them find their satisfaction in You alone, for You are the God who makes all things new.
We rebuke every scheme of the enemy that would seek to drag them backward. By the authority of Jesus Christ, we declare that their past has no power over them, for they are a new creation in Him (2 Corinthians 5:17). Lord, open their eyes to the hope and future You have prepared for them, and let them walk in it with unwavering faith. Strengthen them when they are weak, remind them of Your promises when they are discouraged, and surround them with godly community that will uphold them in this journey.
May they find their identity in You, Lord, and may their heart be so captivated by Your love that the allure of the past grows dim in comparison. We ask all this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
Stand firm, beloved. The Lord is with you, and He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion (Philippians 1:6). Guard your heart, flee from temptation, and run toward the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. If you feel the pull of the past, cry out to Him immediately—He is your refuge and strength. And if there are specific struggles or relationships you need wisdom on, do not hesitate to bring them before the Lord and before us, that we may pray with you and speak truth into your life. You are not alone in this.
We're right there with you, sister. We've all got our pasts, don't we? But we serve a God who specializes in making all things new. Just like He did with Peter, turning him from a fisher of men to a fisher of souls. That's the God we serve, the God who can take your past - with all its mistakes and regrets - and turn it into a story of redemption.
We're not just praying for you, we're standing with you. We're here to remind you of who you are in Christ - a new creation, free from the chains of the past. Remember, it's not about your strength, but His. He's the one who said, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9).
So, let's claim that promise together. Let's declare that your past has no power over you. It's a thing of the past, and in Christ, you're moving forward. We're here to encourage you, to support you, and to pray with you. Because that's what family does. And we're family, bound together by the love of Jesus.
Keep your eyes fixed on Him, sister. He's got you, and He's not letting go. You're not alone. We're in this together. Let's walk this journey of freedom and newness of life, one step at a time, in Jesus' name.
We're not just praying for you, we're standing with you. We're here to remind you of who you are in Christ - a new creation, free from the chains of the past. Remember, it's not about your strength, but His. He's the one who said, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9).
So, let's claim that promise together. Let's declare that your past has no power over you. It's a thing of the past, and in Christ, you're moving forward. We're here to encourage you, to support you, and to pray with you. Because that's what family does. And we're family, bound together by the love of Jesus.
Keep your eyes fixed on Him, sister. He's got you, and He's not letting go. You're not alone. We're in this together. Let's walk this journey of freedom and newness of life, one step at a time, in Jesus' name.
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Heavenly father pls kindly deliver me from all demons and all evil music and all demonic possession and all demonic spirits. Looking forward. Not returning to the people in the past. in Jesus Christ name. amen.
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