#demonic oppression

God is love. He is light and the rescuer of my soul.

Have you ever felt like someone was watching you but no one was there? Have you ever heard someone call your name, but you were alone? Well this could mean you are being oppressed spiritually by attacks of witchcraft due to demonic mirrors and monitoring spirits. Learn about what this witchcraft might be doing to a person.

What is a mirror and how is it connected to demonic activity in the bible? 

Exodus 38:8 NIV

“They made the bronze basin and its bronze stand from the mirrors of the women who served at the entrance to the tent of meeting.”

This describes how the Lord’s temple was created by the mirrors of the Israelite women as they traveled to the promise land.

Mirrors are connected to altars. Mirrors from the Kingdom of God are for worshipping. They are connected to blood and power. Satan tried to mimic this through witchcraft.

How to know if you are suffering from witchcraft attacks, specifically from demonic mirrors and monitoring spirits:

-Feel like your being watched or followed

-when you hear someone calling your name but no one is there 

-when your qualified but you’re being passed over for promotions

-constantly demoted or losing a job

-being chased in a dream by someone who’s face you 

-you want to get up from your bed, but you’re being pressed down, you want to wake up and shout but you can’t, your mouth can’t move. The only thing you can do is shout Jesus and then you’re released

-always dream you are back in the old house, in old school, taking the same exam and you’re never able to finish the exam

-work like an elephant and eat like an ant but you’re always broke

-cycle of broken relationships

-see yourself having sex in a dream 

It is called incubus spirit if you are a woman having sex, and for a man having sex it is called succubus spirit.

This plants sickness, frustrations, and set backs. Do not go back to sleep. Fight back with powerful prayers and they will not come back

-eating in a dream

-driving snakes on a dream with black or brownish

-black dog chasing you 

-see dead relatives or friends in dream

Some types of mirrors and monitoring spirits:

Graveyard mirror

Mirror of the dead

Mirror of witchcraft

Mirror of the night

Black bird monitoring spirit

Flies and incense

Monitoring animal like cats

TV/Satellite mirrors

Crystal ball

Tarot card

Palm readers

Placenta

The placenta has blood. It can be taken at birth and cursed with a monitoring spirit.

Prayer to break this: I command my placenta, wherever it is and from whoever arrested it, to be released back to the Kingdom of God. I command my placenta or my children’s placenta to come back and come into the power and covering of the blood of Jesus. 

How mirrors can be used:

-to make objects disappear in your house

-transfer wealth from one person to the next

-release pollution in your house

-cause spirit of argument/quarreling

-to steal blessings

-to identify your star and learn what God’s plan is for your life

-collect flesh and blood to eat and drink

-program delays into your life

-exchange your glory

How to break these demonic mirrors?

Step 1 - Believe.

Take Jesus as your Lord and Savior, and receive the grace of deliverance and salvation.

You won’t break demonic oppression by your own power or strength. It will be by the power of the most high God, Jesus Christ. No name is above the creator of all heaven and earth. Bless the name of Jesus Christ.

Step 2- Walk in Faith! 

Believe that God already overcame Satan. The great thing is that Jesus already did it for us 2000 years ago on the cross! He overcame death and all powers of the enemy when He died and rose again!

Remember, as soon as you pray, it is done. Have faith that God really did defeat all demonic oppression on the cross already. All there is left to do it to command release by the authority of Jesus and believe you have received it.

Step 3- Pray. 

Demonic Oppression is Real, and There's Something You Can Do About It

When bad things happen to me, I usually attribute them to unfortunate circumstances that every person encounters. But then last year happened to me and my family, and I began to consider whether we were under a spiritual attack from demonic forces. This is the story of what we faced and how we responded.

Serious Sufferings

A few years ago, I herniated two discs in my lower back. Despite trying every remedy except surgery, my back pain got worse and worse, until last year when it began to jeopardize my ability to provide for my family.

My spine doctor recommended surgery and prognosticated that it had a high chance of success in my case. I got ready for it, but the day before the surgery, my insurance company denied the procedure. My spine doctor did a doctor-to-doctor conference appeal immediately, and the insurance company doctor overrode his decision.

So I just had to slog on. I continued turning to our Lord for help and healing, but it did not happen.

Shortly after, my four-year-old daughter Josephine got a bump on her face. We expected it to go away, but several days later we noticed it had actually grown in size. We took her to the E.R., expecting some normal childhood bump or bruise had happened. The doctor took blood and sent it away for some preliminary tests, and we waited.

Three hours later, we were still waiting. I caught the doctor looking at us through the door a few times, but they said they didn’t have any results yet. Then, a different doctor came in, looking grave. He told us that the bump was a tumor and that our daughter had cancer. We were utterly shocked.

A few days later the main tests came back: Josephine had leukemia. And it was of a very high risk subtype.

On the way home from the hospital with my son, we were stopped at a light. I glanced in the rear view mirror at a car coming up behind us going awfully fast. I willed him to stop. He didn’t. His car plowed into ours and caused major damage. Fortunately, my son and I did not receive any serious injury.

We faced other challenges, too, enough to where we began to feel like we couldn’t catch a break. The words of St. Teresa of Avila seemed apropos to us: “If this is the way you treat your friends, Lord, no wonder you have so few!”

The possibility of demonic oppression

My wife proposed to me that we needed to consider whether we might be under demonic oppression of some kind.

This idea had not crossed my mind, but then I recalled reading an excellent book by Fr. Mike Driscoll that spoke about this called Demons, Deliverance, Discernment: Separating Fact from Fiction about the Spirit World.

In this book Fr. Driscoll explains demonic possession but also the lesser known types of demonic attack. Between temptation and possession there is a broad middle ground that he labels obsession and oppression. He explains that these beliefs are not Catholic dogma but are acceptable opinions for Catholics to hold.

In the Old Testament, we would say that Job was not possessed but oppressed by demons—his entire family was killed and he was afflicted with infirmities. Similarly, in the New Testament, we see a woman afflicted by a spirit of infirmity (Luke 13). She did not display the signs of possession—great strength or knowledge that she would not normally have-but Satan had “bound” her in some way.

What could we do? I had vaguely heard that our diocese had a deliverance ministry but knew nothing about it. We began to seek out the Church’s spiritual protection against demonic oppression.

We were battling demons

I knew what not to do: it is not the role of the laity to enter hand-to-hand combat against demons. Demons are far craftier than we are, and besides, we can’t even see them to know when they are lurking about.

Instead, three priests came into our lives and blessed us with anointing of the sick for myself with my back and for my daughter. One also gave a special blessing over her for strength to fight leukemia. We had many friends praying for us and Holy Masses said.

We also learned about an Association of the Faithful called Auxillium Christianorum that was founded specifically to pray for priests who battle against demonic forces and to pray for the protection of laity against demons.

This Church-approved association has a simple set of daily prayers that one prays which includes the rosary. Up until this time, though I’d been Catholic for many years, I had not ever committed to praying a daily rosary. I started, and then my wife joined me each evening.

The result was dramatic. Within three months, I was able to get my back surgery approved, and the surgery was a complete success, relieving me of the pain I had been enduring for over three years. My daughter’s leukemia also had gone into remission, and she began to grow stronger in her fight against it through her ongoing treatment. The other adversities we had been experiencing also eased or were completely resolved.

My faith was renewed

I believe that our Lord responded to these increased efforts to turn to him for deliverance for supernatural forces of evil. While an outsider might say it was all coincidence, we as Catholics don’t believe in coincidence. Nothing happens in this life that our Lord does not allow and ultimately will for our good.

deliverance ministry, often associated with Christianity, is a spiritual practice aimed at liberating individuals from spiritual bondage, demonic oppression, and various forms of affliction. Rooted in biblical principles and often conducted through prayer, worship, and spiritual warfare, deliverance ministry is believed by adherents to bring freedom and restoration to those in need. In this article, we delve into the essence of deliverance ministry, its purpose, methods, and contemporary relevance.

The Purpose of Deliverance Ministry

Deliverance ministry operates on the belief that spiritual warfare is real and that individuals can be bound by spiritual forces beyond the physical realm. The primary purpose of deliverance is to release individuals from the influence of demonic oppression, generational curses, and strongholds that hinder their spiritual growth, emotional well-being, and physical health.

Central to deliverance ministry is the understanding that Jesus Christ, through his death and resurrection, has provided believers with authority over evil spirits. This authority enables practitioners to confront spiritual adversaries and facilitate the deliverance process through prayer, faith, and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Methods and Practices

Deliverance ministry involves various methods and practices, often tailored to individual needs and circumstances. While approaches may vary among different denominations and practitioners, common elements include:

Prayer and Intercession: Deliverance sessions typically begin with fervent prayer and intercession, seeking divine guidance, protection, and the manifestation of God's power.

Renunciation and Repentance: Participants are encouraged to renounce any known sins, ungodly practices, or ancestral ties that may have contributed to their spiritual bondage. Genuine repentance is considered essential for receiving God's forgiveness and deliverance.

Identifying Strongholds: Through discernment and spiritual insight, practitioners identify strongholds, demonic influences, and areas of bondage in the individual's life. This may involve prayerful discernment, counseling, and the exploration of past traumas or unresolved issues.

Spiritual Warfare: Deliverance ministry engages in spiritual warfare through the authority of Jesus Christ. This includes the rebuking of demonic entities, the breaking of curses, and the casting out of unclean spirits in the name of Jesus.

Anointing and Sanctification: Participants may be anointed with oil and consecrated for spiritual purification and empowerment. Sanctification rituals symbolize the separation from darkness and the consecration to God's purposes.

Discipleship and Follow-Up: Deliverance is often followed by discipleship and spiritual mentoring to help individuals grow in faith, maintain their deliverance, and resist future spiritual attacks.

Contemporary Relevance

In contemporary society, deliverance ministry continues to be relevant for individuals grappling with various forms of spiritual oppression, addiction, mental health challenges, and relational difficulties. While some may view deliverance as antiquated or superstitious, proponents argue that spiritual warfare is a timeless reality that transcends cultural and intellectual boundaries.

Moreover, the resurgence of interest in spirituality and the supernatural has sparked renewed curiosity in deliverance ministry among Christians and non-Christians alike. Many seekers are drawn to the promise of spiritual freedom, inner healing, and the experience of God's transformative power.

Conclusion

Deliverance ministry remains a vital aspect of spiritual warfare and pastoral care within many Christian communities. While its practices may be subject to theological debate and varying interpretations, the essence of deliverance lies in the belief that God's grace and power are sufficient to set individuals free from spiritual bondage and oppression.

As we navigate the complexities of the human condition, deliverance ministry stands as a beacon of hope and liberation, offering solace to the afflicted and pointing towards the transformative power of divine love and redemption.