Now therefore, our God, we thank You and praise Your glorious name.'”. . Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Why do I say it's demonic? The spirit of poverty is a specific and strategic obstacle from the enemy to keep us from growing and prospering. My son had cancer and died. I have tried for a long time to break the habit of going to the casino. That's why I've seen guest preachers who, before they preach, will offer their products to the congregation. You can get out of that low place if you believe you can and are willing to cooperate with the Lord and work at it! This clears it and now I understand why I felt like that. Poverty produces the wealth of the nation for the rich to enjoy: in every large economy, the wealth is produced by the masses but is when controlled by the wealthy, it results in poverty. It deceives, deludes, and blinds God's people. The spirit of poverty: Puts blinders over believer’s eyes Thanks! Pray. Funny enough to my self reflection…….I have a peace about ultimately having a smooth landing, no matter how bumpy the ride. Great attitude, Steven! Yet because people demonstrate by their actions that their messages have no value in their own estimation, people get robbed of transforming change and revelation, because the message of “no value” is communicated loud and clear. Thank you again Jamie for this eye-opening message. Amen. Speak out loud that you renounce agreement with the spirit of poverty; Speak out loud that you receive and embrace God's abundance and prosperity instead; Command that spirit of poverty to leave you in Jesus' name; and. Great questions! They know their message and work is valuable. I do know the value of the Holy Spirit’s anointing and seek to follow that wisdom. What is it and how can we identify it? ‘And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, so that he will not destroy the fruit of your ground, nor shall the vine fail to bear fruit for you in the field,' says the Lord of hosts; ‘And all nations will call you blessed, for you will be a delightful land,' says the Lord of hosts.”. This long term demonic lack with jealousy, critical spirit, giving away my creative gifting as a spiritual offering . My husband was in a deadly wreck with an 18 wheeler. Ask the Lord to show you any thought patterns you have that are too low, too base. #ThankYouVeryMuch. But if you want this revelation God gave me, it's $500.”. And yet that man took one verse and made an entire theology out of it, which was absolute heresy. The spirit of poverty is essential to our spiritual growth. Another key point here: If I gave away everything for free, I would also be robbing you of a blessing. Wealth is offensive.” And you can't attract wealth if you think wealth is bad. Detachment means we can put the goods we possess at the service of others. ( Log Out /  So. How to bring this to someone’s attention in a kind way? Battling injustice? Thankful God brought me revelation. Now, I have some other people who are helping me right now by translating, and they have refused payment because they genuinely just want to bless me and participate in the Kingdom work that we're all doing through this blog. Second, I sent you another private message, I never got a reply. If you want somebody else's, you can buy it for $75. This blog, and all of our ministry efforts, are made possible through your partnerships, donations, and product purchases. If so, please leave a comment below. Jamie, I think all of your thoughts sound interesting. It doesn't line up with the Word of God (which says that wealth hastily gained will dwindle, but he who gathers little by little will increase) (Proverbs 13:11). This session is titled: deliverance from the spirit of poverty. Thank you for this post Jamie! What a mighty word/lesson Jamie, and I thank you and bless you for all that you provide and minister to me/us. See, the enemy doesn't want you to study and show yourself approved unto God. I felt like I should speak the high-priestly blessing over you, so in the name of Jesus, I declare: “The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.”’ Numbers 6:24-26 NKJV. Debt, whether or not associated with poverty, is a form of slavery. The Spirit of Poverty . Would you help me with my work of reaching people for Jesus as a domestic missionary? I needed this, thank you so much! , Ok, the hard part is over. This is the first time I have looked at this and the patterns here. I praise our Father for letting me see some of the errors/sin I have been committing while being influenced by the spirit of poverty. Socially, Wisdom cannot be taught but expressed…Economically, Wisdom cannot be bought but utilised… Spiritually, Wisdom cannot be learned but given! This session is titled: power against inherited poverty. Many Christians unnecessarily suffer financial lack simply because they don’t understand the nature of the spiritual battle they’re in. Thank you so much for this writing; I do not have the space to share with you how informative and on target this is for this season of the church. I see clearer. Thanks Jamie for this relevant teaching, seems I have prospered and not prospered according to what decade I am going through. I write poetry and a blog for nothing and wanted to encourage women as much as possible. “That money was wasted on that nice ____. But as soon as you start seeking God’s Word about the matter, the lights come on! So, therefore, you need to start thinking about what YOU can do better and how to get YOURSELF out of YOUR situation. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. pastor Elvis from Cameroon. . The prodigal son dominates the story; he is young, selfish and wants his inheritance before his father dies so he can leave home and see the world, all at the father's expense. Does this message speak to your heart today? You cannot have this poverty without being made rich. This session is titled: deliverance from the spirit of poverty. The first time I ever heard him say that was the first time I had heard that truth spoken so clearly and understandably from anyone, anywhere. So if you have someone do work for you? – Poverty is the spirit of witchcraft – manipulation, control, oppression, pulling people down, etc. THAT is why I personally place high value on my work, and I don't feel obligated to give it away. The party that made the purchase did so with money they had to spend, and they felt released by God to do it. I do read them all and pray for you, though! For your sake, I hope not. I’m a disabled veteran with numerous health conditions; we live check to check. Physical poverty is rooted in a mindset of poverty, a set of ideas held corporately that produce certain behaviors. Leave it that way. In truth some are given wealth in order to help the works and projects of Christ’s Holy Church, as well as the poor and needy. Here’s the link: https://gumroad.com/l/ihwLR Thanks for reading! May you be blessed in all things today in Jesus’ name. I forgive you, Rafael. Presence of God – O Jesus, I contemplate You on the mountain, instructing the crowds on the spirit of poverty. “Well, the stock market is down, unemployment is up, our area is a poor area as you know, etc.” “Of course we want to pay our Pastor more, but we don’t have the money.” Or, “When we have money, then we’ll give.” So clear, so clear . Thank you, This was very helpful. In this week’s spiritual exercise, we will learn about the spirit of poverty, how we might acquire it, and why it is absolutely necessary for spiritual survival. Spending more than you earn. The way a church or organization spends the money they have is between them, God, and their public auditors. . Ok. ‘Nuff said about that. And thank you for your personal prayer and response to me. The spirit of poverty tells you to disobey God in relation to your finances so that it can keep you poor by influencing you to disobey. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Overcoming the Spirit of Poverty … I do occasionally do a limited giveaway or two at Christmas; and I do offer a free gift to my email subscribers–the Supernatural Lifestyle Toolkit. Pray about your finances, and pray for wisdom. Confessions of An Unlikely Worship Leader, Dimensions of Destiny: A Study of Divine Alignment, Getting to Know the Sevenfold Holy Spirit, How to Heal from Rejection and Abandonment, Praying the Names of God: The Ultimate FREE Guide. Here are several things I'd encourage you to do: Then begin to aggressively follow God's plan for your finances. Sometimes I've heard people talk about XYZ specific person–saying this one or that one must be dishonest since they've done well for themselves. 100 Bible Verses about Breaking The Spirit Of Poverty 2 Corinthians 8:9 ESV / 32 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich. My husband was in a fire with his car. Since 1990, We have been attacked and recovered by the Spirit. What a blessing of a revelation and conviction. #kitchenaidmixer I’m in love! (Ouch! Thanks so much for reading! The spirit of poverty tells you to disobey God in relation to your finances so that it can keep you poor by influencing you to disobey. I will always be poor, and there is nothing I can do about it….”. Thank you Jamie for sharing the 7 signs of poverty. So if we will obey His Word by tithing and offering, God can fulfill His promises to bless us. And how about: “And the Lord will grant you plenty of goods, in the fruit of your body, in the increase of your livestock, and in the produce of your ground, in the land of which the Lord swore to your fathers to give you. One of my favorite preachers, Randy Caldwell, eloquently points out that being poor is always a curse in the Bible. "The Bible says not to worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow is not promised. Great article! God has been so good. I'll also send you exclusive prophetic words, teaching material, and more. My husband was addicted. They probably spend all their money traveling, and have nothing left to put their kids in a decent school.”. Wealth is a blessing from the Lord.” . The spirit of poverty plunders Christians not necessarily by taking away things, but by influencing your thought patterns. Not tithing and offering is a trick from the devil. At the start of this year I was crying before the Lord saying “Lord I’m thankful for sustaining me like the Israelites in the desert but please bring me into the Promise Land now. The result? Christian women give 300% more than average Americans. So it’s been an incredible few hours I’ve spent reading all your blogs – and tiring because it’s so intense and in line with God’s journey for me – like I said BUT that’s what I want. It’s a curse they cannot get out from under no matter how hard and how long they try. I valued their work, and I wanted you to hear their words. I’ve been struggling for a very very long time and I’ve had enough. I’ve read all applicable blogs and it’s totally in line with what God has stirred my spirit on the last couple of weeks. But that doesn't negate the truth of God's Word that says: When we have somebody work for us, they are worthy of their hire. The enemy doesn't want you to understand how sowing and reaping work in personal finance. Scripture after Scripture throughout the Bible confirms this, from Genesis through Revelation. But, thanks for reading. In these posts you have read me referring to the spirit of poverty. Papa has so much in store for you and may He open your eyes to His abundant generosity so you can receive more and more and MORE than ever before! The hole digging is so people can have clean water to drink. I come.from poor background but I will stand for my generation. I just stopped and prayed for you, friend. If you want to carry out dreams that are worthy of God, you’ll need to take proactive steps to beat that foul spirit. The mess you have been through in order to get the message you carry has VALUE. – Poverty is the spirit of leisure and pleasure. And Papa God has ALWAYS provided for me–and He's never been late either. Your sister in Christ, Jamie. If you have people help you, remember the words of Jesus. It can be a tough thing to notice, Tyran, because it just blinds you if you let it. Also, when Jesus said seek first the Kingdom, He didn’t say not to be diligent to take care of the other things. Sign #6 of the Spirit of Poverty: A Habit of Making Poor Financial Decisions "As you transform your mindset through God's Word, the enemy won't be able to tempt you or rob you of your faith for reward and provision. It’s a great question. Do you want people to pay you when you work? The lens of a poverty spirit distorts and colors what we’re seeing until we begin to look at our lives through lack, decrease, or limitation. As you transform your mindset through God's Word, the enemy won't be able to tempt you or rob you of your faith for reward and provision. Everything in heaven and earth belongs to God. I had some credit card debt, a variable-interest-rate second mortgage (purchase money mortgage) that was killing me, and zero savings. If you won't pay others for their work, then the way Kingdom economy works is that God can't bless you the way He wants to. Now devil is a liar. And I promise you that God will multiply back to you the honor you sow towards others by honoring THEIR work, time, anointing, and message. , This is one of my BIGGEST PET PEEVES that I see with Christians in business. That’s why the world prospers and Christians do not, in many cases. Do you see what I mean? Repent of anything about which He convicts you. Christ is the model of spiritual poverty par excellence. I know. Just: Lots of people have been through slim times financially for brief periods. – Poverty is the spirit of dryness, lack and limitations. Thank you. Discipling Nations, Darrow L. Miller, (Seattle, WA: YWAM Publishing, 1998), p.67. With God’s help, I’m going to be a good steward of the monies he bless me with. Absolutely. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Reblogged this on Highway Of Wisdom………………………………………………………………………………………………. But this IS about stewardship. If people have a poverty spirit, they can also have a spirit of anxiety, Collins says on the Prophetic Breakthrough podcast on the Charisma Podcast Network. Your feedback means the world to me. This is life changing. God bless you for sharing this post. I had to stop podcasting because podcasting was a bad business move for me. I Hate poverty. It's all His. May God always bless you Jamie. If it’s free will, it’s not a spirit. I really thank the Holy spirit to tap into this article. Spirit of poverty is a spirit of Satan. The spirit of poverty has no legal right to operate in your life, unless you have given it one. Except for catastrophic events such as war, drought, or flood, physical poverty doesn’t “just happen.” It is the logical result of the way people look at themselves and the world, the stories they tell to make sense of their world. If you have been in lack a long time, stretch your faith and dig deeply into prayer over God's promises to bless you. 30. So if you despise wealth and wealthy people, please: get free of that resentment, unforgiveness, AND JEALOUSY/ENVY (because jealousy is the core of the issue, really). In fact, I started to wonder, “Is it really selfish and lazy for us to settle for just barely enough finances to meet our needs?”,  especially when we have the capacity and ability to raise our faith and believe for much more in order to advance. Related: Read this Prophetic Word About God's Provision for more about how God has been challenging me in this area recently. Our “things” belong to God. In Jesus’ name! I'm not being arrogant here, when I say I'm not going to give away work for free in general. Third, I offer to translate your work in french and I never got a reply. I also paid the other ladies who have written for this blog lately. And you can reap the benefit and blessing of all that–IF you esteem their work as valuable and honor it by investing in yourself. But you know what? I write to encourage YOU, and to help you feel the love of Father God. And that is the way as a layperson you can cultivate the spirit of the parables and the spirit of poverty without living a consecrated life where you take a radical vow of poverty to actually sell everything that you have. Anything the devil can do to get you down, he will. Change ), Enter your email address to follow this blog and click on the tab below. If you have given your life to Christ, then you cannot be controlled by demons. I don't do those because I have to or even feel obligated to. 8. It often works hand-in-hand with discouraging spirits, also. It’s my pleasure, Lyn. (God cannot contradict Himself!) Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. These behaviors can be institutionalized into the laws and structures of society. To stay close to Him. Thank you for reading–and thank you for caring enough about your own victorious living in Christ that you’re willing to study and seek God and obey His principles as laid out in His Word! Every satanic river of poverty … He states “the spirit of poverty is a stronghold established for the purpose of keeping us from walking in the fullness of the victory gained for us at the cross, or the blessings of our inheritance in Christ.” The accuracy and truth of this definition resonated inside of me when I read it. In Jesus’ name. Yes, anyone who carries an anointing paid a price to get it. Are You Pursuing Your Destiny and Calling in God? Powerful teaching. The only w, This is happening. The best way I can describe it is that I am not even in my body. I do them because I want to bless people. In the courts of the God said if I catch him (the enemy he must pay me back 7 times) Thank you for such an awakening in my soul. Yes! We recovered by the power of the living God. It's moving, Biblical, inspirational, transparent, and PRACTICAL. Those who have attracted a poverty spirit to their lives can never live up to their potential, like the failure of the one talent man in Matthew 25. I spent hours recording, editing, adding artwork, uploading, writing show notes, and promoting the podcast; then I had to pay to host the podcast; and what's the result? Because God's people perish for lack of knowledge. But you know what? I have won many times but I have lost many times! Thanks, now I know what poverty looks and smells like. I see some of this in me. Ask Him to show you any hindrances in your heart that keep you from receiving Papa God's abundant blessing. I'm not going to go into detail about this one, because you know perfectly well what poor financial decisions look like. I could use some feedback – thank you! WHAT? I don’t pay tithe and have a tough time just trying to put food on the table. 34. When it comes to money, we handle money God’s way because money belongs to Him, and because we want to obey Him in everything. This is very helpful, & I will educate myself concerning finances. I needed this was just seeking God on my issue with this. Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this,' says the Lord of hosts, ‘If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it. I command the stronghold of inherited poverty, in my life, to be pulled down by the blood of Jesus. I've given away my last $2 before. Poverty of spirit is the foundation stone, on which God lays the superstructure of eternal glory! The sky is the limit! Nobody's coming in from 8 AM – 5 PM every day because they think they shouldn't be paid. And like it or not, YOUR ATTITUDE about your work devalues your work in your consumer's eyes. Get my free Prayer to Reverse Unjust Situations here!Go! The spirit poverty is a thinking pattern that is built in our mind and lifestyle of a person. When I went to Nicaragua recently, I asked my friend Bobbi to share with you. But as soon as you learn about how to start a home-based business–whether you're a seamstress, Ebay reseller, blogger, or day care owner–then the sky is the limit! So I did. . Thanks once more for bringing it clear to take note and consider a change, of which i need to pray for repetence from God. '”, And then James 1:17 says: “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.”. Let’s consider what Darrow Miller, in his book Discipling Nations, talks about concerning patterns of thinking that define the existence of peoples around the world. 32. 32. Socially, Wisdom cannot be taught but expressed…Economically, Wisdom cannot be bought but utilised… Spiritually, Wisdom cannot be learned but given!. I dismantle every demonic opposition to my prosperity, in the name of Jesus. I receive that blessing, and I believe God will honor them and bless them for sowing into me like that. And one of my FAVORITE passages in the whole Bible–1 Chronicles 29:10-13–says: Therefore David blessed the Lord before all the assembly; and David said: ‘Blessed are You, Lord God of Israel, our Father, forever and ever. Your email address will not be published. Wonderful teaching. Help! In many cases, yes. Educate yourself from the pages of Scripture about how money works in God's Kingdom economy. I realize that not everyone is familiar with this terminology. It's heinous! His entire thesis–which had so many holes it was worse than a Swiss cheese–was based on the fact that Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” While Jesus certainly DID say that the peacemakers are blessed, He also said that He did not come to bring peace, but a sword. Having no choice of making do with leftover: When the spirit of poverty dominates a … 1. I had things to repent about… Thanks for being such a blessing to me!