God detests idol worship. Detest is the strongest word in the Bible. God hates rebellion. As his followers, it’s our highest responsibility to have no other gods before him. Below is a list of practices or beliefs that are potentially open doors to sin and oppression. The list is merely made available to you as a prayer reference. If you have been involved in any of these areas, depending on your commitment and participation, you may be experiencing oppression and strongholds. Remember, it’s the heart response that allows a door to open to the demonic. Ask yourself, Is it possible that I’ve assigned any supernatural power or advantage to something outside my faith in God? If so, simply repent and confess. Confession and repentance release you from evil entanglements. Remember, I am only a messenger. Some of the items below may surprise you.
Do your research. I’ve researched many practices such as yoga, chiropractic, acupuncture, and discovered their creation is rooted in Eastern Mysticism.
Also remember, if you are a child of God and have been saved through the blood of Christ, all of these must bow to the name of Jesus Christ.
Pray aloud: Father, in the name of Jesus, I confess that I have knowingly or unknowingly offered my heart, my belief, or my hope to any god other than you. I grieve that I have rebelled against your wise statutes, and I have hurt your heart. I repent for participating in any way physically, with my body. I repent for offering my soul or spirit to any foreign god. I ask for your forgiveness for _______________________ [insert specifics and pray as the Holy Spirit leads].
I also confess and ask for forgiveness on behalf of my ancestors for any way they participated in idol worship. Please forgive all of us. Please cleanse our family name and forgive our blood guilt. I now apply the blood of Jesus to these sins, and I receive the forgiveness that he purchased on my behalf. I also receive his healing and freedom. Now reunite me into your heart, Father.
Holy Spirit, lead me to depend on the power and love of the Father wholly and faithfully as my only source for help, protection, provision, love, and acceptance.
I pledge my loyalty, my love, my service here on earth and eternally to you, Father. In the mighty, saving name of Jesus, amen!