FREEDOM FROM GENERATIONAL CURSES

DATE: FRIDAY JULY 25TH 2025

MEMORISE:

“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” (John 8:36)

READ: Colossians 2:14-15

14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;

15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

MESSAGE:Breaking the Chains: Your Divine Right to Freedom from Generational Curses

Beloved, have you ever felt like you’re fighting an invisible battle? You pour your heart and soul into your endeavors, you strive for success, you seek peace and joy, but it feels as though an unseen hand consistently pushes back, resisting your progress. Perhaps you’ve noticed a recurring pattern of hardship, failure, sickness, poverty, or emotional turmoil that seems to run through your family lineage, affecting one generation after another. If you find yourself nodding in recognition, sensing certain negative patterns in your family that appear to be beyond anyone’s control, there is a strong possibility that a generational curse is in play.

Today, I stand in faith to declare your freedom. By the authority of the Living God, and through the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross, I decree your liberty from every generational curse, in Jesus’ name!

Understanding Generational Curses: The Invisible Yoke

What exactly is a generational curse? It’s not a mere coincidence of negative events, nor is it simply a predisposition to certain behaviors due to genetics or upbringing. While those factors exist, a generational curse points to a deeper, spiritual reality: it’s a negative spiritual pattern or consequence that is passed down through family lines, often originating from unconfessed sin, idolatry, occult involvement, or broken covenants by previous generations. These patterns manifest as recurring struggles in areas like finances, health, relationships, addictions, untimely death, mental illness, or chronic misfortune.

One of the most insidious aspects of generational curses is that they are supervised by demons who have built a stronghold in that family. These aren’t just random misfortunes; there’s an organized spiritual intelligence behind them, actively working to perpetuate the cycle of bondage. These demonic strongholds are like spiritual fortresses, built on the legal ground given by ancestral sin, effectively trapping descendants in a vicious cycle of suffering.

Because of how strong their hold is in the family, many members of the family ultimately give in to the curse. They become accustomed to it. They see the effects of the curse as their “lot” in life, something unavoidable, an unchangeable fate. Consequently, they never try to fight against it. This acceptance is a tragic consequence of the curse itself – it blinds victims to their potential for freedom, making them passive recipients of inherited hardship.

The Egyptian Captivity: A Parable of Spiritual Strongholds

The story of the Israelites in Egyptian bondage serves as a profound biblical illustration of this mentality. For over 400 years, they were brutally enslaved. God raised up Moses to deliver them, performing mighty miracles to break Pharaoh’s hold. Yet, what happened when they were free?

When Moses killed an Egyptian to save an Israelite, it was the same Israelites who condemned him and let the secret out. This seemingly contradictory act reveals the deep psychological and spiritual conditioning of slavery. They had fallen in love with their oppressors, even though they were suffering. This is a common effect of prolonged bondage—the familiar becomes comfortable, even when it’s destructive. The devil uses familiarity to normalize bondage, making people fear freedom more than their chains.

They even quarreled with Moses in the wilderness many times for setting them free. They kept talking about the food in Egypt and even the graves (Numbers 11:5, Exodus 14:11). Can you imagine? After witnessing God’s spectacular power to deliver them, they longed for the “comforts” of slavery, preferring familiar bondage to the challenges of walking into their promised freedom. They romanticized the leeks, onions, and garlic of Egypt, forgetting the whips and the crushing labor. They even spoke of “graves” in Egypt, implying that dying as slaves was preferable to facing the uncertainties of liberty.

Obviously, they had resolved to die in their negative situation; after all, it was in the same situation that their fathers died. “This is just how things are for our family,” they seemed to rationalize. The stronghold of the devil had eaten into their minds. It wasn’t just physical chains; it was mental and spiritual captivity. This mental stronghold, characterized by fear, doubt, and a refusal to embrace divine liberation, kept them from fully possessing their inheritance, even after God physically delivered them. Tragically, an entire generation, except for Joshua and Caleb, died in the wilderness, unable to break free from the mental and spiritual “Egypt” that still held them captive.

Recognizing the Pattern: Don’t Settle for Bondage

Beloved, if you have noticed a negative pattern in your family, please don’t settle into it as if it is normal. This is crucial! The enemy thrives on your acceptance of “this is just how it is.” He wants you to believe that the pattern of poverty, sickness, divorce, addiction, or premature death in your lineage is your inevitable fate.

But that is a lie! Don’t let those curses have a hold on your mind; be determined to break free from them. Your father, mother, and those older than you may have experienced it, but that doesn’t mean you must also experience it. God’s Word declares a different destiny for you.

Financial Scarcity: Is there a history of debt, financial struggle, or inability to retain wealth, no matter how hard family members work?

Health Issues: Are specific illnesses (e.g., cancer, diabetes, mental health issues) unusually prevalent or appear at similar ages across generations, defying normal medical explanation?

Relationship Dysfunction: Is there a pattern of broken marriages, abusive relationships, chronic loneliness, or difficulty forming healthy bonds?

Addictions: Does alcoholism, drug abuse, gambling, or other addictive behaviors recur in the family line?

Untimely Death: Do family members consistently die young, or from unusual accidents, despite relatively healthy lifestyles?

Academic/Career Stagnation: Are there individuals who are highly intelligent but consistently fail to achieve their potential, always hitting a wall?

Emotional/Behavioral Issues: A recurring pattern of anger, depression, fear, or a sense of unexplainable sadness that lingers in the family.

Identifying these patterns is the first step towards resisting them.

The Power of Refusal: A Personal Testimony of Breaking Free

The story of the young man facing the curse of untimely death is a powerful illustration of taking a stand against generational patterns. He came to me for prayers when he was 39 years old, about to turn 40. He shared a terrifying pattern: no male in his family had ever exceeded 40 years of age. He was the oldest male in the family, and now he was about to turn 40. The weight of this generational curse, a spiritual death sentence, was crushing him. He was afraid that he was going to die, just like his forefathers, and that was why he came to me.

This young man had a choice: accept the “lot” of his family and prepare for death, or refuse it and contend for a different outcome. Praise God, he chose to fight! We prayed, invoking the power of God over that demonic stronghold. And what was the result? He is still alive today, more than 30 years later, having defied and broken that generational curse.

Think about the profound lesson here: If he had not refused to become a victim of the generational curse in his family and had instead started preparing for his death, he would never have been liberated. His refusal to accept the curse as his inevitable fate was the critical turning point. His determination to break free, coupled with seeking divine intervention, unlocked his freedom. This is a living testimony to the truth of James 4:7: “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

The Victory of the Cross: Your Foundation for Freedom

Our foundational scripture in Colossians 2:14-15 provides the theological bedrock for our freedom:

14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;

15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

This passage is incredibly powerful!

• “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us”: This refers to any spiritual legal document, any charge, any list of sins or curses, any decree that stood against humanity because of sin—whether inherited from Adam, from ancestral iniquity, or from our own wrongdoings. Jesus, by His sacrifice, completely erased it.
• “Which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross”: The cross was not just a place of death; it was the ultimate act of cancellation. All legal grounds that the enemy had against us, all the accusations and spiritual entitlements for curses to operate, were nailed to the cross and rendered null and void.
• “And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it”: This is the ultimate declaration of victory! “Principalities and powers” refer to demonic forces, the very demons that supervise generational curses. Jesus “spoiled” them, meaning He disarmed them, stripped them of their authority, their weapons, and their power. He then “made a show of them openly,” humiliating them publicly. The cross, which looked like a defeat, was actually Jesus’ greatest triumph over every spiritual adversary. He triumphed over them in it – meaning through the cross itself!

This means that if you are in Christ, the legal ground for any generational curse to operate in your life has been removed. The devil’s power has been broken. You are no longer subject to the “ordinances” or “handwriting” that might have been against your family line. The Son has made you free! (John 8:36) And if the Son sets you free, you are free indeed—truly free, unequivocally free, irrevocably free!

How to Walk in Your Freedom: Practical Steps

Understanding the truth is one thing; walking in it is another. If you have noticed any generational curses in your family, this is what you must do:

Submit Yourself to God Today (James 4:7):

• • Repent of any known sin: Ensure there’s no personal sin giving the enemy a current foothold in your life.
  • Surrender your will: Fully yield your life to Christ. Make Him Lord over every area. This is the foundation of true spiritual authority. You cannot command the devil if you are not submitted to God.
  • Accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior: If you haven’t done so already, this is the first and most critical step. Freedom from sin is the prerequisite for freedom from curses.

Resist the Devil (James 4:7):

• • Identify the Curse: Be specific. What pattern are you breaking? (e.g., “I break the curse of poverty,” “I break the curse of chronic illness,” “I break the curse of broken marriages”).
  • Speak with Authority: Remember, Jesus has already disarmed principalities and powers. You are operating from a place of victory, not pleading.
  • Renounce the Curse: Verbally, decisively, and unequivocally renounce any generational curse operating in your life and lineage. Break its power in the name of Jesus.
  • Declare God’s Counter-Blessing: For every curse, there’s a corresponding blessing in Christ. If it’s a curse of poverty, declare prosperity. If it’s sickness, declare divine health. If it’s broken relationships, declare godly covenant relationships.
  • Guard Your Mind: Don’t let the enemy rebuild strongholds in your mind through fear, doubt, or acceptance of the “norm.” When thoughts like “this is just how our family is” or “you’ll never succeed” come, immediately rebuke them with the truth of John 8:36 and Colossians 2:14-15.
  • Live a Holy Life: While freedom is a gift of grace, living righteously denies the enemy new legal grounds for attack. Consistent obedience maintains your victory.

Pray with Authority and Faith:

• • Individual Prayer: Engage in consistent personal prayer, declaring your freedom.
  • Corporate Prayer: Seek out prayer support from trusted spiritual leaders or a faith-filled community. Sometimes, a collective anointing and declaration can bring a breakthrough.
  • Fasting: Combine prayer with fasting for greater spiritual intensity, as some strongholds only come out by prayer and fasting (Matthew 17:21).

Walk in Newness of Life: Don’t go back to old patterns or mindsets. Just like the Israelites who longed for Egypt, there’s a temptation to revert to the familiar. Embrace the new identity you have in Christ—an identity of freedom, blessing, and victory.

Your Inheritance in Christ: Blessings, Not Curses

The finished work of Jesus on the cross did not just break curses; it activated an inheritance of blessings. Deuteronomy 28 details both curses and blessings. Through Christ, we are redeemed from the curse of the law (Galatians 3:13-14) and have Abraham’s blessings poured out on us. This includes:

• Divine Health: Not just healing from sickness, but walking in consistent divine health.

Abundant Provision: Freedom from the spirit of poverty and walking in supernatural supply.

Righteous Relationships: Marriages and family relationships characterized by love, peace, and harmony.

Wisdom and Discernment: The ability to make godly decisions and avoid pitfalls.

Longevity and Fulfillment: Living out your full days and accomplishing your God-given purpose.

You are no longer a victim of your past or your lineage. You are a victor through Christ Jesus. The chains are broken. The handwriting of ordinances against you has been blotted out. The devil has been spoiled and openly triumphed over.

Therefore, beloved, do not be afraid! The young man who dared to believe for life beyond 40 is a testament to the power of God’s Word and the authority of a determined believer. What curse has been whispering its lies into your ear? What negative pattern has been manifesting in your family? Today is your day of liberation. Submit yourself to God today, resist the devil, and he will run far away from you. He has no legal ground, no power, and no authority over a child of God who stands on the finished work of Christ!

PRAYER POINT

I take authority over my life, and I break every stronghold that the devil has over it today, in Jesus’ name. I declare that I am free indeed, and every generational curse, visible or invisible, is shattered and made null and void by the blood of Jesus. I activate the blessings of Abraham over my life and my descendants, in Jesus’ mighty name!

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Isaiah 38-40

HYMN 19: ROCK OF AGES CLEFT FOR ME

1. Rock of Ages, cleft for me,Let me hide myself in Thee;Let the water and the blood,From Thy wounded side which flowed,

   Be of sin the double cure,

   Cleanse me from its guilt and power.

2. Not the labors of my handsCan fulfill Thy law’s demands;Could my zeal no respite know,Could my tears forever flow,

   All for sin could not atone;

   Thou must save, and Thou alone.

3. Nothing in my hand I bring,Simply to Thy cross I cling;Naked, come to Thee for dress;1Helpless, look to Thee for grace;2

   Foul, I to the fountain fly;3

   Wash me, Savior, or I die.4

4. While I draw this fleeting breath,5When mine eyelids close in death,6When I soar to worlds unknown,7See Thee on Thy judgment throne;

   Rock of Ages, cleft for me,

   Let me hide myself in Thee.