Cast it Off in Jesus Name

Binding and Loosing Power

Taking Control of your Life Series

I always say, “There is tremendous power in the Holy Bible. You just have to know how to work.” I hear many people talk about how this person brings on stress and this person brings on drama and how being around certain people—even some family is stressful. Sometimes I listen, but oftentimes, especially if they are a close friend or family member, I'll ask, “Have you read Matthew 16:19?” Typical response is, “Hmm, I'll have to read it to see what it says.” They'll read starting with verse 17 and ending on 19 some may read 20 as well. Then give me...the blank stare.

Okay. In the Strong's Concordance Greek #1210, the word bind means, to tie, bind, imprison, bound, tied, in bonds, knit, wound. The word loose in the Greek #3089 means, to loose, untie, release, break, destroy, put off from, melt, unloose. Whatever you bind on earth in bound in the heavenlies. Whatever you loose on earth is loosed in the heavenlies. If you have someone in your life that is causing you drama you can bind them standing on the word of called in Matthew 16:19.

You can look at binding someone as putting an invisible restraining order against them. You have placed a gate between them and you. To envision a prison is perfect for binding someone for we all have seen a gate or prison bars before. When we bind someone, we're placing them in a gate and they can't come out of that gate until we loose them or free them.

Some may say, “That sounds like witchcraft.” You know what. If you're find in your drama then stay in your drama. What gets me with most Christians is, they believe part of the Bible, but don't believe this part. They accept this portion, but will throw the other portion out the door. They say they love Jesus, but they prefer Paul. They say they're a Christian, but never read the Bible. I will never debate a topic that I know for a fact works. Nor will I recommend something that I don't do. But if you're ready to start taking control of your life then, you take what parts and points work for you and leave the rest. But honestly, keeping it real., it's time for a lot of these baby, scary Christians to grow up, man-up, and put on the full armor of God. It's time to start walking in your authority and stop being afraid of your own shadow. If God has not given us the spirit of fear then why are you walking in fear? Some versions say, “...the spirit of cowardice...”

2 Timothy 1:7, “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

As a Christian you should be walking in power. The last thing you want is strife in your life. Where there is strife there is every work of evil. Jesus gave us the power to cast out evil. Why aren't you walking in your God-given power?

James 3:16, “For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.”

The question at hand is, how do you bind someone? We're not going into some dark forest or room and calling up the gods; get Hollywood out of your mind. The first step you want to take is to ask yourself, “Have I done anything to contribute to this drama?” You must be honest. You can't point out somebody's shortcomings and faults when you have many or are the leading cause of the strife. Look at yourself first in order to see clearly.

Luke 6:41-42, “And why behold thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceive not the beam that is in your own eye...You hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of your own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in they brother's eye.”

Now, if you can reconcile with the individual then do so. But sometimes our spirits aren't in season together for whatever reason and that should be okay. Let them stay over on their side of the street and you stay on your side of the street. But beware: Oftentimes, when we attempt to distance ourselves from others, the drama gets worse. As quiet as it's kept, many people do not like rejection so they will continue to irritate, spread lies, cause strife and pick fights just to get your attention. When that happens...it's binding time. This is what you'll do:

Visualize a gate. Visualize the person behind the gate placing them in prison. Visualize a clear distance between the two of you. Visualize no communications whatsoever, no gossip, no mess, no stress; what would that feel like? How would that make you feel? If it will give you a load off your back, then imagine the feeling of that release. If it will ease the tension, then imagine that feeling of exhaling. If it will give you sweet sleep, then imagine that feeling of rest. Visualize it already taking place. It has already happened.

Now... make your decree.

Say with authority: I bind the spirit of strife within_______________(name of the person) and I cut off all cords between the ruling spirit of strife and the Strongman in the heavenlies both hand and foot and I cast them into the abyss in the name of Jesus the Christ. And I bind___________(name of the person) from my personal space, both verbally and physically, from this day forward. I stand on the word of God that says: Whatsoever I shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever I shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. In the name of Jesus the Christ. And so it is.

To say something with authority means to say it firm, stern, and directly without hesitation. Think about it as telling your child, “Don't open the door for strangers. Look both ways before crossing the street.” If you are a supervisor, you're firm in giving directions; therefore, bind in the same manner. If you are new to taking control in this fashion, you may have to say this a few times within the week when you first begin.

Memorize the above decree. Change it to fit your style of speech if need be. Please note: you do not have to go into a corner or secret room to make your decree. If you'd like you can, but you don't have to. You can light a tea light candle or novena candle, if you like herbs and spices feel free to light them if you choose, even your favorite incense. Even it's going to assist you in visualizing your decree then do so, but you don't have to. You can whisper it wherever you are. You can visualize it and say it in your mind. Whatever works for you is what you will do no matter what time of day it is. This is taking control of your life.

Once you bind someone, don't wonder if it happened. You'll know it happened when you ponder for a moment one day and say, “Hey, I haven't seen or heard from Jane Doe is months.” That's when you know your decree has manifested. Don't call and stir up the drama again. Don't gossip about them and wonder what they're their doing. If you see them in a public place, because remember, you bound them from your personal space, don't roll your eyes or suck your teeth upon seeing them. If you see them in a public place, be respectful if they cross your path, greet with a hello...and that's it. Don't go out of your way to greet them, greet if they cross your path. Don't engage in conversation. A simple, “Hello.” If they ask, “How are you?” You say, “Wonderful.” Then discreetly walk away. Anything else defeats the purpose and it cancels out your decree. If you're rolling your eyes, you have the issue. If you suck your teeth, you have the issue. Always be wise as a serpent, but gentle as a dove; therefore, discreetly leave their presence.

When you see the person in a public place you can say to yourself: I bind all negative spirits around me both hand and foot and I cast them into the abyss in the name of Jesus the Christ. And so it is. You can say this to yourself. And go on with your day. Never let seeing them change your mood. You take control of the world around you both physically and spiritually for we don't wrestle with flesh and blood, but with unseen forces (Ephesian 6:12). That is why we put on the whole armor of God so that we are ready for battle at all times.

What I have just recommended for you is how you take control of your life. This is how you take control of any situation that enters your life. If you want a stress free life you will make your decrees, but yet, be discreet about them. Then perhaps with time the two of you can reunite. Perhaps with time your spirits will be in season together and you can loose your decree.

Now, the above decree was to bind the spirit of strife within the person on earth and in the heavenlies, which we did. Subsequently, we do not want to loose the spirit of strife. We still want to bind that spirit, but loose the gate freeing them allowing them access into your life. And this is what you will say:

Say with authority: I now loose the bind decreed for___________(name of the person) from my personal space, both verbally and physically, from this day forward. I bind the spirit of strife within_______________(him/her/them) and I cut off all cords between the ruling spirit of strife and the Strongman in the heavenlies both hand and foot and I cast them into the abyss in the name of Jesus the Christ. I stand on the word of God that says: Whatsoever I shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven:and whatsoever I shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. In the name of Jesus the Christ. And so it is.

What we just did was free the person from prison allowing entrance into your personal space. The person can call, text, write, or communicate with you in any way, fashion or form. However, we kept the spirit of strife bound. If the drama returns, then simply bind them out of your presence again and enjoy your life. There is no law that states we must put up with drama from anyone; whether it be family, friend or foe they've got to go. And so it shall be so.

That's how it goes! But I must say it is different if you're not accustomed to walking in this manner. If you are highly religious you will really be uneasy making decrees, because this isn't something that is taught in your everyday church. Most will shy away from something if it isn't what they've been taught. I understand that; however, everything that I have written above can be backed up with scripture. You can choose to remain a baby Christian or put on the full armor of God. It's your choice. But I will say this, had David been a wimp he would not have won all the battles that he did, nor defeat Goliath. Wimps don't win wars. Let's face it...they don't. You and God make the majority, have no fear, God has your back.

Lastly, never brag or reveal your binding decrees unless it warrants it. Like previously mentioned you want to be discreet. You're walking in a different type of authority that will set you apart from most people. If someone sincerely says, “You look great and well rested and stress free, what's going on? How do you manage?” Then you may reveal to them, especially if it can help them as well. Remember, the saying, Everyone Teach One. And so it is.

Start taking control of your life and making decrees. Stop dealing with the unnecessary stress, drama, and confusion from others and walk in your God-given authority. You'll feel better, look better, smile more, and love more. Never look for or entertain drama, but rather cast it out of your presence and into the abyss in the name of Jesus the Christ. And so it shall be.