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		<title>DELIVERANCE: A WALK, NOT AN EVENT</title>
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&#8220;Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be not dismayed for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.  Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall [...]]]></description>
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<p>&#8220;Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be not dismayed for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.  Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish.  Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee.  They that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought.  For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not, I will help thee.&#8221;  (Isaiah 41:10-13)<br />
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Demons are enemies who interfere, to a greater or lesser degree, with the right exercise of human faculties (mental, physical or soulish, including emotions, desire or feelings).  In so doing they achieve at least three ends: They defy God&#8217;s will and purpose for man, they afflict their victims and satisfy themselves, and they particularly block or hinder the exercise of these faculties for the highest end for which they were made:  fellow-ship with and service to the living God.<br />
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Yet for all their fierce determination, these are enemies who are vulnerable and can be completely routed!  In the very place where their presence once seemed so dominant and cruel, they can be weakened and then driven out so that they are no more found in that place.  That is the great, initial object of deliverance &#8211; complete expulsion of evil spirits and the restoration of an individual&#8217;s faculties to his own volitional use so that they may be rightly exercised. <br />
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I say initial object because deliverance is a whole walk in the Lord, not an isolated event.  It is by the character of his daily walk that an individual is able to maintain has deliverance once it has been fully obtained.  We are not set free so that we may enjoy ourselves, though it is certain that we will enjoy life far more after deliverance but that we may fully and freely worship, follow after and serve the Lord.  Any lesser, purely self-interested motive is not the right basis for proceeding with the ministry of deliverance.  This does not mean, of course, that a person must be disinterested or somehow detached from an intense longing to be free.  The opposite is true.  Deliverance must be earnestly desired and sought at all costs.  There can be no standing on ideas of propriety, or on false religious concepts, &#8220;piousity&#8221; or any other hindering attitude if deliverance is to be effected. <br />
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Once it has been started, deliverance may not come all at once.  Derek Prince points out that, &#8220;It is important to realize that deliverance is normally a process&#8230; It may be brief, or long and drawn out&#8230; intense and dramatic, or it may be quiet and scarcely perceptible.  But whenever a person is delivered from a demon, there is some definite experience or reaction.  Where there is no definite experience or reduction, it is questionable whether deliverance has really been effected&#8230;&#8221; 2   In some cases, there will be only an out breathing, but there should be definite relief experienced in the person when the demons leave.  In other words &#8211; no difference, no deliverance! <br />
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In a sense, a person with a demon is similar to a spring of water which is choked and clogged with leaves and other debris.  This cuts the flow to a mere trickle and discolors the water as well.  When the spring is cleaned out and gobs of trash removed, several things happen.  For a time the spring is cloudy, muddy, and disturbed.  Soon, however, as the water flow increases in volume, the vacancy left by the trash is filled in and finally the spring overflows.  This flushes out the remaining bits of foreign matter, which are carried away by the flow, and the bubbling spring which has been set free clarifies itself.  After the cloudiness disappears, other bits and pieces of half buried leaves and twigs can be easily spotted and removed. <br />
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A clearing from demons operated in a similar fashion.  An initial clean-out of spirits will break up Satan&#8217;s major hold on the life and it can be drastic and spectacular in effect.  Yet it is not surprising or unusual for the individual to find other spirits, perhaps inactive or hindered in their work, still clinging on, burrowed in.  They should be dealt with as they are discovered, and also expelled in Jesus&#8217; name. <br />
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Another illustration may be helpful.  Removing a demon can be likened to getting the &#8220;core&#8221; from a boil.  Until the boil is &#8220;ripe&#8221; the complete &#8220;core&#8221; cannot be removed.  In the case of demon exorcism, it is necessary for the tormented one to be totally committed to renunciation of the demons and all of their manifestations.  Psalm 139:21-23 expresses the necessary heart attitude of those seeking freedom: &#8220;O Lord, shouldn&#8217;t I hate those who hate you?  Shouldn&#8217;t I be grieved with them?  Yes, I hate them, for your enemies are my enemies too.  Search me, O God, and know my hart, test my thoughts&#8221; (Living Bible). <br />
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As Derek Prince often remarks, &#8220;God will deliver you from your enemies, never from your friends.&#8221;  You must declare God&#8217;s enemies (the demons) to be your enemies and then you have a right to claim Joel 2:32.  Until a person is desperate for deliverance, it will not come.  No on who comes casually or out of idle curiosity need expect help from the Lord.  Slaves who love their chains can never be free. But for those who groan under their bondage and are seeking with all their hearts for freedom, Jesus beaks every fetter! <br />
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In the case of major surgery in a hospital, often a patient has not one, but a series of operations, with time allowed between operations for recuperation.  In like manner, believers with deep seated &#8220;nests&#8221; of demons may be cleaned up in stages and progressively freed of demons.  I have witnessed many deliverances which were halted deliberately by the Lord, and the subject filled with peace and joy and blessing.  Later on, perhaps days, weeks, or even months later, other spirits would manifest and be dealt with. <br />
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Why should this be?  Perhaps it is a combination of things.  It would be terribly hard on the individual physically to remove all of them at once.  People who have demons cast out are physically exhausted by the experience.  Also, there must be an ability to withstand the attempts of the demons to return to the clean house bringing seven worse spirits with them (Luke 11:25). <br />
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The loving hand of God measures out the amount of pressure which we are capable of bearing, with His help (I Peter 5:7).  If He is careful to see that we are never overloaded and crushed by the enemy in the matter of temptation (I Corinthians 10:13), does it not follow logically that He would also operate on this same principle in the matter of demon expulsion?  Jesus told His disciples, &#8220;I have yet many things to say to you, but ye cannot bear them now&#8221; (John 16:12).  A hand of infinite patience and compassionate understanding measures our capabilities against our trials.  May God give to us this same tenderhearted love and a compassion with those tormented ones to whom we minister. <br />
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In Exodus 23:29,30 God says plainly of the enemies of God&#8217;s people: &#8220;I will not drive them out from before thee in one year; lest the land become desolate, and the beasts of the field multiply against thee.  By little and little I will drive them out from before thee, until thou be increased, and inherit the land.&#8221;  Although He is talking to Israel about their physical land and possessing it, the parallel is quite obvious in the matter of Christian becoming free of demonic &#8220;beasts&#8221; (I Corinthians 15:32). <br />
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By blinding many believers, including sincere and dedicated ones, to the reality of demonic operations, Satan has prevented their uniting to attack his strongholds to free the captives who have already been redeemed from sin through salvation of the soul.  Too often the body and mind remain in bondage to the demonic. <br />
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The land was given to Israel, but she had to go up actively and aggressively against the &#8220;giants in the land&#8221; and possess  her inheritance.  She was not to do this on her own but by acting in concert with the mighty God.  Believers are so charged with the responsibility for following Joshua (the Old Testament form of the name of Jesus) across the river by supernatural power and engaging the demonic foe.  . . .All of the inhabitants (trespassers and interlopers) in the land were to be rooted out and destroyed utterly.  Even so, every demonic enemy within is to be hunted down and expelled.  Incomplete obedience in this matter led Israel to experience defeat and weakness. <br />
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So it will be with believers.  Any demon left to dwell within will be the source of misery and defeat to his host.  God speed the day when the walls of partition will break by the power of the Holy Spirit, so that believers may join against the common foe, not in an ecumenical super-church, but in Spirit and in truth.        <br />
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The following is an excerpt from &#8220;Holding Your Deliverance, Booklet #9&#8243; by Pastor Win Worley. Copyright © 1983 by Win Worley, Revised © 1992. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including storage and retrieval system, without securing permission in writing from the publisher, WRW Publications, PO Box 852626, Mesquite, TX 75185.</p>
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		<title>WALKING IN FREEDOM AFTER DELIVERANCE</title>
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Have you been delivered from unclean spirits?  Praise the Lord! Deliverance is a valid ministry of the Holy Spirit&#8217;s anointing in the Church today.  The Body of Christ is engaged in spiritual warfare with the powers of evil.  &#8220;For we are not contending against flesh and [...]]]></description>
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<p>Have you been delivered from unclean spirits?  Praise the Lord! Deliverance is a valid ministry of the Holy Spirit&#8217;s anointing in the Church today.  The Body of Christ is engaged in spiritual warfare with the powers of evil.  &#8220;For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.&#8221;  (Ephesians 6:12). <br />
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Walking in the Spirit after a deliverance is essential in order to keep a person free.  The fact is that Satan is determined to rob us of our freedom and every other good thing we have from God.  We must learn to stand our ground by means of the weapons that are at our disposal. (Eph 6:17) <br />
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It may be that the unclean spirits from which you are now free had been with you for a very long time.  In such cases you can expect several weeks up to a year after deliverance for the Lord to gradually heal your mind and emotions.  The Holy Spirit is always gentle and does not give us more than we can handle at one point in time.  But no matter how long it takes, He always finishes the work He has begun in us.  Regardless of what happens, remember that Jesus in fact won victory for you nearly two thousand years ago.  Satan can only try to get you to doubt this truth or convince you to give up your freedom voluntarily.  Do not be defeated by negative thoughts, emotions or circumstances.  &#8220;No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.&#8221; (Romans 8:37) <br />
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In order to avoid the enemy&#8217;s snares it helps to recognize some of his strategy.  Four typical methods of attack encountered by people after deliverance can be outlined as follows:<br />
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(1)  The Scriptures say that Satan is the father of lies.  Even though they are now outside of you, unclean spirits may still talk to you.  Do not accept thoughts, ideas or guidance as coming from the Lord unless it lines up with Scripture, gives you peace and is a part of normal christian behavior.  The Holy Spirit never contradicts the Bible, never creates chaos within us and never tells us to do strange things.  Typical lies from the enemy&#8217;s routine might sound like this:  &#8220;You haven&#8217;t been delivered;&#8221;  &#8220;It wasn&#8217;t real;&#8221; &#8220;It wasn&#8217;t complete;&#8221;  &#8220;You can&#8217;t keep your freedom;&#8221;  &#8220;The demons are still inside you;&#8221; or that God demands that you do such and such a thing &#8220;or else.&#8221;   Don&#8217;t believe it.  Make your stand on the Word of God.  &#8220;He whom the Son sets free is free indeed.&#8221;  (John 8:36) <br />
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(2)  One meaning for the word &#8220;Satan&#8221; is &#8220;accuser.&#8221;  You may find yourself feeling guilty for having had unclean spirits or for your past sins.  Remember that all your sins and failings are under the cleansing of Jesus&#8217; blood and God has put them out of memory.  On the other hand you may be told that you are too weak to resist the devil, you are failing God or you are just a lousy person.  The trick behind these lies and the ones discussed above is getting you to focus on yourself instead of Jesus.  No matter what we are or have been, Jesus is perfect and He loves us.  Remember that your strength comes not from your own faithfulness but rather from your faithful Lord.  &#8220;But I for my part rely on your love, Yahweh; let my heart rejoice in your saving help&#8221;  (Psalm 13:5).  Relax in God&#8217;s full salvation for you.  The name &#8220;Jesus&#8221; actually means &#8220;God-Saves&#8221; and not &#8220;Man-must-save-himself.&#8221;    (3)  The enemy may try to intimidate you with demonstrations of his power.  Do not be frightened if things seem to go wrong for you for a while or if some symptoms from before deliverance seem to reappear.  Remember that if Satan was as powerful as he claims to be, he would have swept us all away a long time ago.  The reason that we are still here is that his power is in fact very limited.  There is only one all-powerful person and He is the same God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who sends the Holy Spirit to dwell within us.  In other words, we&#8217;re on the winning side. <br />
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(4)  You may find yourself tempted with old habits or behavior that do not fit in with Christian life.  The devil has a way of making the old times seem rosy to us just like he tricked the Israelites in the desert into missing the &#8220;leeks and onions&#8221; that they had left behind in Egypt.  Of course Satan forgot to mention the misery and slavery that went along with those tasty onions.  Do not become nostalgic about the past but keep your eyes on the future as you prepare to enter God&#8217;s promised land for you.  Jesus did not come to take good things away from you but rather to bring you real life.  &#8220;I came that they might have life and have it in abundance.&#8221;  (John 10:10).  Put your trust in Jesus and you will have the desire of your heart.  (Psalm 37) <br />
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Recognizing the enemy&#8217;s strategy is helpful but it does not win the battle for us.  It is more important that you learn and practice some positive principles that will enable you to gain ground quickly and hold it.  The following five points are easy to remember and will help you tremendously:<br />
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(1)  Focus your attention on Jesus.  Jesus&#8217; blood is the most powerful protection in the universe.  Moreover, Jesus came and shed His very blood because He loves you.  Confess the fact that Jesus loves you and repeat the following prayer every morning both in your heart and out loud:  &#8220;Lord, I cover my mind, emotions, body, soul and spirit with the precious Blood of Jesus.&#8221;  Talk to Jesus every day sharing the good things and the bad with him.  You can be sure He will not leave you.  &#8220;And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony&#8230;.&#8221;  (Revelation 12:11). </p>
<p>(2) Allow the Holy Spirit to have his way with you.  Pray in tongues at least 15 minutes a day.  Let the Holy Spirit show you negative attitudes, habits, feelings and behavior that need to be changed.  The Holy Spirit is God&#8217;s power given in order for you to become like Jesus.  He will show you things through the Bible, through other people and through your experiences.  &#8220;Pray all the time asking for what you need, praying in the Spirit on every possible occasion.&#8221;  (Ephesians 6:18).  &#8220;But when the Spirit of Truth comes he will lead you to the complete truth, since he will not be speaking from himself but will say only what he has learned; and he will tell you of things to come.&#8221;  (John 16:13) <br />
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(3)  Immerse yourself in the Scriptures.  The bible is the written Word of God.  The Word of God is a living thing that works in us even when we may not understand or comprehend fully what we are reading.  Read as much as you can but not less than five chapters from the New Testament Gospels each day.  If, however, your mental state at present makes this impossible, then, concentrate on memorizing a verse from Scripture each day, constantly repeating it to yourself until the Lord has healed your mind further.  Select verses that seem to apply to you and you may begin with some of the verses quoted in this article.  &#8220;If you make my word your home you will indeed be my disciples, you will learn the truth and the truth will make you free.&#8221;  (John 8:31) <br />
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(4)  Tell the devil and his unclean spirits in Jesus&#8217; name to go away and leave you alone.  Make it clear that you intend to follow Jesus no matter what.  Above all, do not argue with the enemy and entertain his thoughts because you cannot defeat him that way.  Instead, clear your mind by gently praising Jesus.  &#8220;Resist the devil and he will flee from you.&#8221; (James 4:7) <br />
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(5)  Hang on to other Christians.  The Christian walk is not a solo performance.  You will need other people in a Christian fellowship to support you and edify your faith.  This is nothing to be ashamed of but rather is God&#8217;s preferred way.  Jesus ministers through his body.  &#8220;Bear one another&#8217;s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ.&#8221;  (Galatians 6:2) <br />
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If you practice these five FAITH principles, your post-deliverance problems will be minimal and your progress steady.  Remember that God will not abandon you and do not be discouraged by any failures.  Thank the Father for sending Jesus and anointing him with the Holy Spirit to bring us out of the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light.  &#8220;He opened the book and found the place where it was written, `the Spirit of he Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach the good news to the poor.  He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.&#8217;  And he closed the book and gave it back to the attendant, and sat down; and the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed upon him as he began to say to them `today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.&#8217;&#8221;  (Luke 4:17-21) 1      <br />
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The following is an excerpt from &#8220;Holding Your Deliverance, Booklet #9&#8243; by Pastor Win Worley. Copyright © 1983 by Win Worley, Revised © 1992. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including storage and retrieval system, without securing permission in writing from the publisher, WRW Publications, PO Box 852626, Mesquite, TX 75185.</p>
<p>If you’d like to obtain your own copy of not only this, but other materials authored by Win Worley, please contact WRW Publications at <a href="http://www.wrwpublications.com/">www.wrwpublications.com</a></p>
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<p>As hornets will attack anyone who disturbs their nest, so demons will viciously attack those who dare to invade the kingdom of Satan to free the captives.  This is not stated to frighten or dismay, only as a sober word of warning and caution.  Engaging with the powers of the spirit world is not a game; it is a deadly serious undertaking.  We learned the hard way about the danger from malevolent demon spirits to the workers, physically, mentally and spiritually. <br />
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It is most foolhardy to underestimate the enemy and his ability to counterattack.  And counterattack he will, the severity of his blows being proportionate to the damage inflicted on his forces by the awakened believers.  The more damage that is dealt to the kingdom of the prince of this world, the more severe you may expect his efforts at retaliation to be. <br />
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Keep in mind that the fighting that takes place in this contest will not be fought according to any rules with which you are likely to be familiar.  Satan will stoop to any tactic to repel you and other workers who come against him and his kingdom.  He is the original rule breaker, and he will not hesitate to exploit any weakness you have.  No slackness in your spiritual life will be overlooked in an effort to gain some advantage over you. <br />
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Remember the example of Elijah who engaged in warfare at a higher level against the ruling powers of darkness.  He came to the absolute peak of victory over the false prophets on Mount Carmel, putting them to open shame, but a short time later he was so totally demoralized by a threat from wicked Jezebel that he prayed to die!  (I Kings 19:1-4).  If we are not careful, while we are praising and thanking God for victory, Satan will slip in upon us (by working of his hosts) and seek to deal dreadful and hurtful blows to body, mind or spirit.  These can reduce our rejoicing to shambles in short order. <br />
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In this battle, no quarter is asked or given.  It is all-out, total warfare.  Woe to the unprepared! <br />
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Christians certainly have the ability to obtain thoroughly adequate protection, but they are sometimes unfamiliar with the power available to them and how to effectively channel it.  Enemy forces know all about the power they possess and how to extract the maximum advantage from it.  They will try to seize on our every weakness, ignorance or carelessness to their advantage.  Workers must not be frightened off by fiery trials, for they are certain to come (I Peter 4:12).  We are promised blessings with persecutions (Mark 10:30). <br />
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All of the raging mischief and overt hatred of the enemy is a sure sign that his interests are being seriously affected and overthrown.  Yet, in the beginning, the recoil and counterattacks of the devil and his hosts can seem to be terribly harsh.  Lucifer is a firm believer that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure; he responds quickly to the first evidence of any real attack on his evil kingdom.  In concept, he would believe in shooting a plane while it is on the ground attempting to take off, rather than waiting until it is airborne.  We venture into this kind of work by being borne along by the power of the Holy Spirit (Greek Haggais Pneumos &#8212; Holy Wind) and we are lifted far above the limitations of our human flesh and frailties.  We go aloft as eagles do, borne upon the wind. <br />
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Away with foolish pride and the self-sufficiency of mere mortal man.  It will not avail here.  Only spiritually enlightened minds and humble hearts, filled with God-given compassion for the tormented captives, can hope to stand before the rage of this crafty and virulent foe. <br />
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When you begin to cast out demons, there will be severe repercussions as Satan mounts the offensive, seeking any vulnerable areas in the total being of the believer.  If personal harassment will not deter the believer from pursuing spiritual warfare, the devil will broaden the scope of his offensive and attack through your family and other professing believers.  I, my family, and our church workers who became involved in deliverance were all subjected to severe, repeated and bizarre attacks when we first launched into casting out demons.  And we still periodically have weird attacks.  Apparitions; physical pains and sickness; the sound of footsteps; nightmares while awake as well as during sleep; black figures bounding all over the bed pummeling you, ghostly hands touching; voices whispering; painting hot breath on the face; waves of icy air moving across and around you; growling, roaring, snorting, bellowing, and so forth.  I do not exaggerate.  All of these and more have been used in Satan&#8217;s program of harassment.  Cold, raw terror to induce fear is one of his favorite approaches.  Fear throws a person off balance, paralyzes his defenses, and makes him more susceptible to the attacks.  This fear does not come from the Lord, but from the devil for the Bible declares &#8220;God has not given us the spirit of fear&#8230;&#8221; (II Timothy 1:7). <br />
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Dreams can be divine, in which the person is left normal, calm, quiet, reasonable, and with an open, clear mind.  Satanic dreams are noted for their mystery, absurdity, emptiness, folly, and leave the person elated or dazed, confused and unreasonable.  Sleeplessness, too, can be a source of distress.  &#8220;Insomnia may be the work of evil spirits, adapting their workings to the overwrought condition of the person, so as to hide their attacks under cover.  Believers who are open to the supernatural world should specially guard their nights by prayer.&#8221; 10 <br />
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If any of this happens to you, coolly, calmly, even with hair prickling on your neck and chills coursing through your body, you must take the offensive, using the name of Jesus as your shield and battering ram.  Pray and praise Him for His blood, eternal life, salvation full and free, and claim His protection from the hosts of darkness.  Rebuke Satan and his hosts and take authority over them in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ as a believer priest (Revelation 1:6; 5:10).  Command the spirits to leave you (I John 4:4).  You may have to repeat this several times.  Be persistent for they will be reluctant to obey.  They also sometimes linger to see if you really believe what you are saying. <br />
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I have awakened, usually between 3 and 4 a.m., to find myself held in a vice-like grip by icy hands: my hands, feet, mouth and throat all held tightly, so that I could neither move nor make a sound; and I assure you that I was not dreaming but was wide awake.  My body prickled with fear from head to toe.<br />
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One rule you must follow:  Never panic.  Refuse to stampede.  Pray in the name of Jesus, pleading the blood and thanking God for Jesus and salvation in your mind, even if your throat and voice temporarily will not function.  Take authority over the spirit forces, rebuking them in the name of Jesus.  They will release you and retreat as you prove that you are not going to let them gain a foothold of fear from which to harass you. <br />
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As your faith and confidence builds in the sufficiency of the Savior (&#8221;If thou canst believe, all things are possible&#8221; Matthew 19:26; Mark 9:23; 10:27), the praise of Jesus Christ and a love for Him will erect a shield which spiritual forces are unable to overcome (Psalm 22:3-5).  Such attacks will continue until Satan is convinced that you will persevere in the warfare, no matter what he throws against you.  So do not accept a premature &#8220;truce.&#8221;</p>
<p>His next tactic is to shift his pressure point, seeking any weakness.  He will accelerate his war with you, pressing you in areas of your personal, family, business, and spiritual life to destroy you.  This can literally crowd you to Christ for fellowship and protection.  This end result explains why God permits him to harass you so, to drive you to Himself, thus frustrating the &#8220;destroyer&#8221; in his plans.  When men stand faithful, the enemy never wins. <br />
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But you must recognize how Satan deploys his troops in an all-out attempt to convince you to turn back from your course.  By crushing pressure, harassment, depression, oppression, and all sorts of crippling attacks, he will come at you.  Your only recourse in the midst of this bombardment will be to claim with the Psalmist: &#8220;I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress; my God; in him will I trust.  Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler and from the noisesome pestilence.  He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler&#8230; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling, for he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways&#8221; (Psalm 91:2-6, 10-11). <br />
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The pressures of the enemy are arranged to stop you from pursuing real spiritual warfare.  So no matter what area of your life is under attack, it is all part of a cunningly devised strategy to stop you from rescuing the oppressed.  Count the cost (Luke 14:28), then determine by God&#8217;s grace that you will go on.  Decide whether the deliverance of many lives from Satan&#8217;s bondage is worth the effort, the misunderstanding, and hatred that will surely be your lot (John 15:18,24;17:14). <br />
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The following is an excerpt from &#8220;Holding Your Deliverance, Booklet #9&#8243; by Pastor Win Worley. Copyright © 1983 by Win Worley, Revised © 1992. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including storage and retrieval system, without securing permission in writing from the publisher, WRW Publications, PO Box 852626, Mesquite, TX 75185.</p>
<p>If you’d like to obtain your own copy of not only this, but other materials authored by Win Worley, please contact WRW Publications at <a href="http://www.wrwpublications.com/">www.wrwpublications.com</a></p>
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After Pastor Worley cast out spirits of sinus trouble and migraine headaches, I had three glorious weeks of freedom from any pain.  After years of almost constant suffering, this was an incredible change. 
 
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<p>After Pastor Worley cast out spirits of sinus trouble and migraine headaches, I had three glorious weeks of freedom from any pain.  After years of almost constant suffering, this was an incredible change. <br />
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Suddenly, one morning I awoke shocked to find I had all the symptoms of sinus and migraine.  Dismayed and puzzled, before I confessed anything, I began to wait on the Lord and pray.  The Holy Spirit began to show me that Satan was trying to put the symptoms back on me and convince me that I had not been delivered.  I had been going through a stress-filled situation for a couple of days and perhaps this had given an advantage to the enemy.  When I realized what was happening, I took authority over satan and his demons and commanded them to leave me in Jesus&#8217; name.  Immediately the terrible symptoms relaxed and then ceased entirely! <br />
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Later the same morning this happened, I received a letter from Pastor Worley warning that the devil would use this very tactic but that I must resist him and refuse to accept his attacks.  This was a word of knowledge and confirmation for me, especially since the letter was written a week before the attack! <br />
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I believe that, according to Mark 11:23, many times what we say or confess with our lips can be more important than what we believe.  The word &#8220;believe&#8221; occurs only once in the verse while &#8220;say&#8221; is repeated three times.  The last part of the passage is: &#8220;&#8230;he shall have whatsoever he saith.&#8221;   After believing I had been delivered and Satan hit me with the fiery darts of his lying symptoms, it became hard to accept that God had healed me. Had I given in and begun to believe that perhaps I was mistaken, that I was not healed, I would have soon had the whole package back.  James put it plainly when he instructed believers to submit to the Lord, then resist the devil.  The submitted, resisting child of God may expect satan to flee from him.  (James 4:7)   We must learn to hold the delivered areas against the onslaughts of a determined foe.  (Joshua 1:7-9; Deuteronomy 28).  15<br />
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The following is an excerpt from &#8220;Holding Your Deliverance, Booklet #9&#8243; by Pastor Win Worley. Copyright © 1983 by Win Worley, Revised © 1992. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including storage and retrieval system, without securing permission in writing from the publisher, WRW Publications, PO Box 852626, Mesquite, TX 75185.</p>
<p>If you’d like to obtain your own copy of not only this, but other materials authored by Win Worley, please contact WRW Publications at <a href="http://www.wrwpublications.com/">www.wrwpublications.com</a></p>
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