Charasmatic Witchcraft

**Title: Discerning True Prayer: What Prayer is Not

** **Introduction** In the vast landscape of spiritual practices, understanding what constitutes genuine prayer can sometimes be confusing. Many often venture into practices they believe to be prayerful, which unfortunately may not align with their true essence. What prayer is not, ensuring that we remain rooted in true and godly practices.

**The Essence of Prayer: What It Is Not**
***Misconceptions About Prayer***
1. **Avoiding Occult Practices:** It's crucial to recognize that practices such as tarot cards, Ouija boards, and astrology have no place in true prayer. These are often veiled as spiritual activities but remain unrelated to godly communication.

2. **Misguided Meditation:** Contrary to popular belief, prayer is not about emptying your mind through meditation or engaging in astral travel. Such activities might appear spiritual but diverge significantly from the actual communion with God.

3. **Vain Repetition and Chanting:** Repetitive chanting or humming is not synonymous with prayer. Similarly, seeking or communicating with angels independently of God’s purpose veers away from true prayer intentions.

***Charismatic Witchcraft: A Deceptive Practice*** An often unnoticed deviation in prayer is what is refered to as charismatic witchcraft. This occurs when Christians, sometimes unknowingly, pray their own desires or will over others, misusing Scriptures and the name of Jesus. This practice promotes manipulation and control rather than genuine intercession.

**Recognizing Misguided Prayer**
1. **Symptoms of Being Prayed Against:** Those targeted by false prayers may experience emotional and spiritual disturbances, such as disorientation, confusion, unnatural fears, and strained relationships.

2. **The Spirit of Rebellion:** Engaging in manipulative or judgmental prayers reflects a rebellious spirit, akin to witchcraft, that counters the humility and love God desires in us. **Embracing True Prayer**

***Aligning with God’s Will***
1. **Scripture-Centered Prayer:** True prayer aligns with God’s word and His will. As stated in 1 John 5:14, our confidence in prayer is rooted in asking according to His will, ensuring His guidance and presence in our lives.

2. **The Jesus’ Name:** Prayer should be conducted in the name of Jesus, respecting His character and nature. This embodies a sincere seeking of God’s glory through our petitions.

***Healing and Deliverance when Charasmatic Witchcraft is practiced against you***
Break free by blessing and forgiving those who persecute you, embracing love, and donning the garment of praise to combat heaviness. Recognize people as not your enemies, but the devil, whom we resist through submission to God.

**Conclusion: Choosing the Path of True Prayer**
In reaffirming our commitment to true and godly prayer, let us distance ourselves from practices that mislead our faith journeys. Instead, nurture your spiritual life by remaining steadfast in the Lord’s word and genuine in your pursuit of His will.  

May God bless you, and may your journey in prayer bring you closer to His eternal truth and love.