The Spiritual Reality of Curses

Most western Believers will disagree with what I'm about to say due to their intellectual pride, secular humanism and lack of spirituality. We know biblical principles, promises and prophesies. But many of us do not understand how to apply these things to navigate in the realm of the spirit. Whereas in some cultures there's  hyper-spirituality which negates the efficacy of one's power, authority and the reality of the dimensions and degrees  of self-determination delegated to humanity. There must be a balance! Somewhere between irrational  superstition and intellectual humanism lies metaphysical reality. With this understanding may I say to you in love with all sincerity that Believers can be cursed! The teaching that a Believer cannot be cursed is a lie. It's erroneous. It's false. 

The classic indication of a curse is a pattern. These patterns seemingly veto one's prayer life. They seemingly veto spiritual activities. These patterns will continue until that which set the ripple effect into motion is addressed. That which set the ripple effect  in motion could've occurred many generations before one's birth. That which set the pattern in motion is an abomination which defiled time, land, community (bloodline and other familial-like relationships), birthright or offices (in career,  business and/or ministry).

Being cursed has nothing to do with salvation. One can be saved, indwelled with God's Spirit, infilled with God's Spirit, bear fruit of the Spirit,  operate in the gifts of the Spirit,  live Holy, be heaven bound AND see these negative patterns manifest.

Examples of these patterns that are seen in individuals,  families, nations, territories,  regions, etc. are barrenness (in any form), premature death (in any form), patterns of divorce in a family,  addictions, generational poverty, generation after generation born outside of wedlock, useless men while the women dominate and excel, extended periods of joblessness, chronic sicknesses and disease, etc. ANY pattern that is not  an indication of the blessings of God is an indication of a CURSE!

If you dont believe a Christian can be cursed consider this. It's foolishness to continue doing the same thing expecting different results- right? You accepted Jesus. You're fasting, praying, living holy, doing all you know to be the right thing. And yet you STILL see negative patterns in your life, family or community. Do you believe that God is wicked an unjust to allow these patterns without just cause?  God is Righteous. God is Just. God honors God's word even about God's name. Somehow,  somewhere someone connected to you in some way has violated the word, will and ways of God. 

Will it  hurt you or cost you anything to take this matter to the Lord in prayer and ask God to show you what is the root cause of that negative pattern? If I'm wrong you lose nothing- right? But if you're wrong the pattern will continue. And this could make the difference between life and death.

Honoring Mom

As we approach Mother's Day, May 8 let's give honor to the mothers who God used to shape and mold us.  Biologically speaking we only have one mother of course. Yet I  recognize that I am who I am because of the impartations and deposits of the graces from SEVERAL women. So I have SEVERAL "moms."  To name a few SIGNIFICANT women in my life,  there's my St. Philip AME Church mom who also earned a Doctor of Education. She's hilarious, a straight, sharp shooter and seer.  

There's my  AME mom who was my first pastor after I  rededicated my life to the Lord. Her name is listed in record books. She's been used mightily by God. She's accomplished professionally and academically. Yet she is so meek and humble. She has a heart of gold, a powerful evangelistic grace and glory-filled healing ministry. There's my Ghanaian mom who is hospitable, joyful, gracious, giving, and kind. My Yoruba (Southwest Nigeria) mom who has the grace to regularly fast (water only) for 40 days or more at a time (she refers to times of fasting and intense prayer as being on the Prayer Mountain) , is a powerful intercessor and worship leader. 

There's my Igbo (Southeast Nigeria) mom who is also my mother in the Lord. If I've prayed for you, if God added to your family through my prayers, ministry and/or intercession, if I've ministered deliverance to you,  ministered the prophetic word of the Lord to you, rebuked you, rolled up on you out of the blue when you were out of order 😂, counseled you- especially in relationships or ministered inner healing to you-  these are SOME of the MANY graces imparted to me through her beginning in 2008 that have been watered by others over the years. If led, you may sow into Ap. Dr. Joy Ibe's ministry. She and her ministry are EXCELLENT ground in which to sow. 🙏🏾 There's my Jewish mom who is wise, industrious, skillful and frugal.  

There's my grandma Pearl mom who was a prayerful Titus 2 mother in her family, church, and community. And of course there's my mom mom Pr. Mrs. Virginia Cheevers who never ceases to pray for me. Why am I sharing? Honoring ALL of these women of God as mothers does NOT dishonor any ONE of them. Give honor where honor is due. There's enough HONOR and LOVE to go around. What mothers can you intentionally extend honor to today?

The Resurrection

Indeed God is doing a new thing. God is raising up a company of firebrand preachers who like John the Baptist will be used to usher us into a new dispensation of an outpouring of God's Spirit. These ones will uncompromisingly declare what thus saith the Lord. 

As righteousness is being restored the realignment and reckoning will cause a shaking and shifting in world systems. Everything that can be shaken will be shaken. Don't fret. Have no fear during the dark, trying times. When there's a casting down, God will promote God's chosen ones. When there's scarcity, God will provide for God's elect. When there's death, disease and destruction, God will protect God's children. 

The circumstances around you will serve as a backdrop for the glory of God to be revealed in the earth. The stage is being set for you to shine brightly in the spaces and places into which you've been called. You will show up in the Power, Presence, and Personhood of the King of kings and Lord of lords. You will shine like the Son of Man into the darkness. 

A clarion call is being released into the atmosphere. Sons of God, arise!  Prepare! Pray! Praise! Preach! Prophesy! As you function as kings and priests in your assigned places of duty, honor is being restored to the offices which you occupy in the earth. Honor is being restored to the House of Prayer. The Body is being fitly jointed together to function as she should. The dry bones of the Church  are being revived and restored. She is being empowered and positioned for the days of the harvest. Yes, the fields are white for harvest.

Are you pitiful or powerful?

Ok, so clearly I've been exposed to quite a bit of Ibgo (Nigerian) culture. I just read something that's shocking, sad, and very grievous. 😭  Instead of crying out "Lord have mercy" or "Oh my God" in English, I loudly and audibly cried out "Chineke" in Igbo!

God is so good that He used that to make me laugh at myself in the moment. The Black American of Yoruba (Nigerian), Ewe (Ghanaian), and British descent who only speaks English crying out in Igbo? Make it make sense. 🤷🏽‍♀️😅 Laughter is good medicine. 

I'm going to earnestly pray for all those impacted by the tragedy AND I'm thankful that God made me smile, shifted my mindset, and positioned me to pray from a place of victory and compassion instead of a place of defeat and pity. Those impacted by this tragedy need the power of God to comfort them- not my pity and sorrow alone. 🙏🏾

We can't be pitiful (only feel sorrowful without taking appropriate actions) and powerful (led by and operating in the Holy Ghost) at the same time. Pity is not compassion. Pity stops at "Oh I feel badly for you." Compassion feels badly and is aroused to do something to alleviate the pain and suffering of others. Praying from a place of victory and compassion addresses a need. 🙌🏽 And there are other things which can be done for the family. 

We must choose to rely upon the dunamis power within us even in the face of loss, tragedy and suffering to be who God has called us to be and take appropriate actions. Remember,  we are cast down, but unconquered (2 cor 4:7-15)!!💪🏽

Word of the Lord for Nations and Government February 2022

Word of the Lord for Nations and Government February 2022

As I sought the Lord concerning a word for nations and government for February 2022 it was revealed to me that February 2022 is a Key Month for Intercession. The King of Glory has extended His scepter of favor in a greater measure to intercessors assigned to pray for nations and governments particularly intercessors assigned to the US, Ukraine and the Underground Church in China.

 

As I was praying concerning nations and government, I heard three things:

1. The next US Supreme Court Justice will have a Damascus Road experience.
2. The Sleeping Bear has awakened and will rush the nations.  
3. Evil decrees of the Chinese government against the the Underground Church have been revoked.

 United States

The next US Supreme Court Justice who will be nominated by the US President and confirmed by the US Senate will have a Damascus Road experience. As prophetic intercessors remain on the wall, ascend My hill, and come before Me with clean hands and pure hearts, I will visit the Supreme Court Justice. This visitation will be a life changing experience by which this one who has vehemently fought for a liberal, humanistic agenda will be transformed into My child who is filled with My Spirit and led by My Spirit.

The Justice who will fill Justice Breyer’s seat will humbly surrender to Me. This Justice will begin to operate in the gifts of My Spirit especially discerning of spirits. This Justice will be so yielded to My Spirit that the Justice will not hear or decide on any cases without coming to Me to ask for instructions by saying to Me Lord, show me what you want me to do.

The next Justice appointed to the Supreme Court will be My friend, a friend of My people and will be friendly toward My purposes and plans. This Justice will be a friend and ally to those who have seen the current administration as a foe. I am setting this Justice in place as a sign and wonder to point others to Me. The rights of the unborn will be protected. Tyrannical mandates will be overturned. Victims’ rights in cases involving capital punishment will be safeguarded.

Stay on the wall intercessors. Seek My face. Rest in My Presence. As you do so, I will reveal to you My desires concerning the nations so that you may pray according to My heart and mind. As you co-labor with heaven through prayer, My will shall be done in earth as it is in heaven concerning the US Supreme Court and the nation at large.  My peace will rest upon you. 

Ukraine

As I was praying concerning Ukraine I heard “the sleeping bear has awakened and will rush the nations” and that I should ask my son who played football what this means. What he shared with me is when he played football as a linebacker, they would rush the quarterback to sack him before he could pass the ball. Then the Holy Spirit reminded me that “sack" is a military term which means the destruction and looting of a city or nation. [Looting is the act of stealing, or the taking of goods by force, typically in the midst of a military, political, or other social crisis, such as war, natural disasters, or rioting. The proceeds of all these activities can be described as booty, loot, plunder, spoils, or pillage.]

Thus, saith the Lord, Although Russia was awakened sometime ago and has rushed and will continue to rush the territories which were once under its control it will not succeed in its efforts to sack Ukraine. It is not by might nor by power, but it is by My Spirit, that Ukraine will stand its ground and frustrate the plans of Russia. It is through the intercession of the saints that Ukraine will prevail.

As the prayers of the righteous come before me I am dispatching angelic assistance to Ukraine. The hosts of heaven have been made ready and are warring over Ukraine in the heavenlies. As you boldly come before My throne of grace making your petitions known concerning Ukraine, she will receive mercy and find grace. Judgements are being issued in favor of Ukraine in the courts of heaven.

Russia will be disappointed with the outcome of its rush on Ukraine as it will not get sack.  Russia will even begin pointing fingers at other nations including Israel to blame for their failure.  The tightrope walk of Russian-Israeli relations will grow cold.  As tensions rise between Russia and Israel and nations aligned with the U.S., Russia shall know that it was not Israel but the God of Israel which thwarted their plans against Ukraine.    

China

Evil decrees of the Chinese government against the Underground Church have been revoked. Although the laws of the Chinese government have brought about death, calamity and destruction.    The prayers of the saints in the underground Church in China and those of the intercessors who pray for her have come before me.   I have issued decrees concerning the Church in China which bring life, peace and upliftment to the Church in China.

I am frustrating the plans of the Chinese Military Civil Fusion and bringing an end to the espionage, cyber-attacks, bio terrorism and wicked schemes of the Chinese government.  The Chinese government, military and economy will suffer.  Within the next 30 days you will see a blow to its economy which will create crippling ripple effects throughout every area of society.  This will be a sign to you that I am setting the stage for the Exodus of my Church to come out of hiding and the bondage of brutality and fear.

And as my Church arises from the underground she will shine brightly.  While her suffering has grieved Me all things work together for the good of my purposes and plans. What the enemy meant for evil is working out in the favor of the Underground Church.  The suffering has produced endurance, and endurance character, and character hope, and I will not disappoint my people. My Spirit has been poured into the hearts of My Church in China and she will do great and mighty exploits to the glory of My name. 

Have You Despised Your Birthright?

Malachi 1:1-5 is very perplexing.  God is recorded as abhorring or hating Esau.  What would cause a loving, kind, and benevolent God to abhor anyone?  After studying the scriptures and looking at Malachi 1:1-5 in context it was revealed to me that God loving Jacob and hating Esau has nothing to do with the human emotions of love and hate. God chose one man and his descendants and rejected another man and his descendants.  But why?  Why did God reject Esau?

Perhaps we can find answers by studying Esau’s life.  One critical choice Esau made was to despise his birthright in Genesis 25:32-34.  To despise something means to feel contempt or a deep repugnance for it.  To hold something in contempt means to have a lack of respect or reverence for it.  Esau had a lack of respect or reverence for his birthright. He had a lack of respect or reverence for the giver of the birthright.  Ultimately God is the giver of the birthright.    

A birthright is something to which a person is entitled by the mere fact of his or her birth, birth order, citizenship or belonging/ connectedness to a family, community, nation or people group. These may include rights of citizenship based on the place where the person was born or the citizenship of their parents, and inheritance rights to property owned by parents or others.

As Believers we are heirs of God and joint heirs with Jesus Christ.  We have an inheritance through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Our birthright includes salvation, deliverance, healing, and restoration and so much more.  The Word of God includes promises, principles and prophecies which are our birthright.  God has given us spiritual gifts, natural talents and the ability to develop skills as a birthright. We have a birthright as citizens of the Kingdoms of Heaven and God. 

Have you despised your birthright? God forbid!  May this never be your portion. But the sad reality is many Believers have despised their birthright.  How? You may ask.  Many have despised their birthright through lack of focus, lack of discipline, lack of accountability, lack of faith, and lack of humility.

As we embark upon the New Year, I encourage you to ask forgiveness for despising your birthright, repent, cleanse your birthright, and consecrate your birthright anew to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Please check out a short teaching I recently did on the subject matter.  I rounded out the teaching with prayers.  Remain blessed!

Link to teaching: https://youtu.be/5jcoZ6U6AoM.

In His name,

Dr. Lyn   

Contending for Your Birthright Blessings

Two of the greatest enemies of your birthright blessings are envy and jealousy. These forces don’t just stir emotions, they are spiritual assassins that seek to kill destiny, dreams, ministries, and even divine assignments.

Biblical Definition of Envy: A sinful desire for another’s advantages, gifts, or blessings, leading to resentment and even violence. It is destructive to both the envier and the one envied (James 3:16).

Biblical Definition of Jealousy: A fear-driven suspicion of being replaced or losing what one believes is theirs. Unlike envy, which covets what others have, jealousy clings to what it already possesses.

Key Distinction: Envy wants what someone else has, while jealousy fears losing what you already have. Both spring from pride and insecurity, and both can manifest as strife, division, and destruction.

Spiritual Insight: Human envy and jealousy are always destructive, but God’s “jealousy” is holy. His jealousy is His covenant zeal, His burning passion to protect His people and secure their undivided devotion (Exodus 20:5; Deuteronomy 4:24). While human jealousy corrodes relationships, God’s jealousy saves and preserves covenant love.

From the very beginning, Scripture shows us the danger of envy. Cain murdered Abel because he envied the favor God placed on Abel’s offering (Genesis 4:3–8). Later, the Philistines envied Isaac’s wealth and tried to choke his inheritance by stopping up the wells his father Abraham had dug (Genesis 26:12–15). Even our Lord Jesus was handed over because of envy. Pilate knew the religious leaders envied His authority and anointing (Mark 15:10). Envy crucified the Son of God.

Beloved, this is a year many of you will step into your birthright blessings with greater clarity and power. And yes, your obedience will offend some, even those close to you. Joseph’s brothers hated him for his dreams (Genesis 37:5–11), but those very dreams carried the plan of God to preserve a nation.

How should you respond? With wisdom, discernment, and above all, love. Some people you must cut off because they refuse to repent. Others you must simply hold at a distance until God brings them to maturity. And with some, you may still walk closely, but you will need to guard your tongue and keep certain treasures of the heart between you and God. In every case, you are commanded to love (John 13:34–35).

The apostle Paul reminds us that “all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28). God will even use fiery trials to refine your character, purify your motives, and prepare you for greater glory.

Challenges may come because of your identity in Christ. And when you are spoken against or resisted, count it as a blessing if it is done so because you are standing faithfully for Jesus’ sake (Matthew 5:11). Just as the cross led to resurrection and exaltation, your opposition can become the very launching pad into your destiny. What was meant for evil, God can turn for good (Genesis 50:20).

So take heart when slander, false accusations, or secret plots arise against you. The psalmist declared, “Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him I will destroy” (Psalm 101:5). And Jesus promised, “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven” (Matthew 5:11–12).

Contend for your birthright blessings. Refuse to be intimidated by envy and jealousy. Keep your heart pure, your hands clean, and your eyes fixed on the One who called you. The God who began the good work in you will be faithful to complete it (Philippians 1:6).