Are You Staying on Track? Seven Steps to Maintain Your Spiritual Deliverance

Learn how to maintain your spiritual deliverance.

The Bible says, "When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty....." Matthew 12:43-44

Don't let the enemy gain reentry into your life. If he comes seeking rest, put out your "NO VACANY" sign! Keep your house filled! Here are some practical steps to ensure you are filled with the spirit of the Lord when he comes.

Seven Steps for Retaining Spiritual Deliverance

From Pigs in the Parlor by Frank and Ida Mae Hammond

An overview of how to maintain your spiritual deliverance by teaching on deliverance.

1. Put on the Whole Armour of God

The Christian’s spiritual armor is outlined in Ephesians 6:10-18. There are seven pieces: (1) Loins girt about with truth, (2) The breastplate of righteousness, (3) Feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace, (4) The shield of faith, (5) The helmet of salvation, (6) The sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God, and (7) Praying in the spirit! Pay special attention to the helmet to guard your thoughts and life. Most demons seeking to re-enter assail the thoughts. Become watchful of any thoughts that could be considered negative thoughts; they are from the enemy. Separate their thoughts from your own. Refuse the thoughts they give you and replace them with positive thoughts. (See Phil 4:8) Resist the devil at the first sign of attack.

2. Make Positive Confessions

Negative confessions characterize demonic influence. Positive confessions are faith expressed. Any other confession will open the door for the enemy. (See Mark 11:23)

Note: Remember, life and death are in the power of the tongue.

3. Stay in the Scripture

Jesus withstood Satan’s temptation by using scripture. The word is a mirror to the soul (James 1:22-25); it is a lamp unto the feet for guidance( Psalm 119:105); it is two-edge sword laying bare the heart (Heb 4:12); it is food for the spirit (1 Pet 2:2; Matt 4:4) No person can maintain deliverance apart from the Word of God as a primary factor in his life!

4. Crucify the Flesh

Take up your cross daily and follow Jesus. (Luke 9:23) Break old habit patterns. If fleshy appetites, desires, and lusts are not brought to the cross, a way for demons to return will be left open (Gal 5: 19-24)

5. Develop a Life of continuous Praise and Prayer

Praise silences the enemy. Praise is not an attitude of heart; praise is the expression unto God of thankfulness, adoration, and joy by speaking, singing, shouting, dancing, leaping, playing musical entrustments, clapping the hands, etc. Pray in the spirit (in tongues) and also in the understanding. (1 Cor 14:14). “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thess 5:17)

6. Maintain a Life of Fellowship and Spiritual Ministry

It is the sheep that wander from the flock that are most endangered. Find and fulfill your function within the body. (See 1 Cor 12:7-14) Keep yourself under authority

7. Commit yourself totally to Christ

Determine that every thought, word, and action will reflect the very nature of Christ. Abide in Christ that the fruit of the Spirit might come forth in abundance. Demon spirits are enemies of the fruit of the spirit. Faith and trust in God are the greatest weapons against the devil and his lies. (See Eph. 6:16)

Note: Doing these seven things will ensure your “house” (life) is filled after being cleansed. No demon can return, much less bring any others in with him. (See Matthew 12:43-44) If one does trick you and regain entrance, see that he is cast out as soon as possible, either yourself or with the help of other believers. Seek deliverance if different areas of demon activity are subsequently brought to light. Jesus has made complete spiritual deliverance possible!

Deliverance is like pealing an onion. There are layers, so sometimes, getting free takes more than one session.

By Coach Teresa Morin - Anxious2Victorious Women 12-week program, or

Touch of God International Ministries of Healing and Deliverance - a Christian Healing and Deliverance Ministry - Setting the Captives Free