Christian Deliverance Ministry
When Jesus did healing it included deliverance from demonic forces or evil spirits. Jesus is the same today as He was yesterday and he still provides deliverance from evil. However, it looks different in a professional Christian counseling session.
In my professional sessions I provide deliverance using the tools of prayer and healing of memories and traumas to lay the foundation. The deliverance is provided in the context of the tools for Christian inner healing that is my expertise.
For example, when I facilitate the healing of the wounds and traumas often that results in exposing evil. Evil got a foothold at the time of trauma and lost the foothold when the memory was healed. Actually, once the wound or trauma is healed removing the demon/evil spirit is quick and easy. At this point we usually invite in the Life and Spirit of Jesus and it is done. This is always verified by activating the memory and making sure it is peaceful and home to God's perspective.
If my approach does not sound like your image of typical deliverance ministry, it is not. It is an approach that builds upon the professional tools for the healing of traumatic memories that are very effective for that purpose. I always look for those experiences that provide the stronghold and bring healing to those memories. I never attempt to provide deliverance without clearing out the strongholds.
Is this approach effective? In my experience it is always effective. There has never been an instance where the problem remained once the memory was cleaned up. It is effective, in spite of not being as dramatic as a pentecostal power-encounter deliverance or a film depiction of an exorcism.
Report from Peter: 'Many people feel desperate like Peter of Toronto, Ontario who reports, "I desperately needed someone to talk with and help me work out the struggles that I was facing. George was the first therapist I had ever sat down with and with him I felt completely relaxed. His healing prayer therapy had a tremendously positive effect on my life; I literally was freed from strongholds that were at work in my life. I am very grateful to George and sincerely recommend him." (Peter experienced Gentle Deliverance)
In my professional sessions I provide deliverance using the tools of prayer and healing of memories and traumas to lay the foundation. The deliverance is provided in the context of the tools for Christian inner healing that is my expertise.
For example, when I facilitate the healing of the wounds and traumas often that results in exposing evil. Evil got a foothold at the time of trauma and lost the foothold when the memory was healed. Actually, once the wound or trauma is healed removing the demon/evil spirit is quick and easy. At this point we usually invite in the Life and Spirit of Jesus and it is done. This is always verified by activating the memory and making sure it is peaceful and home to God's perspective.
If my approach does not sound like your image of typical deliverance ministry, it is not. It is an approach that builds upon the professional tools for the healing of traumatic memories that are very effective for that purpose. I always look for those experiences that provide the stronghold and bring healing to those memories. I never attempt to provide deliverance without clearing out the strongholds.
Is this approach effective? In my experience it is always effective. There has never been an instance where the problem remained once the memory was cleaned up. It is effective, in spite of not being as dramatic as a pentecostal power-encounter deliverance or a film depiction of an exorcism.
Report from Peter: 'Many people feel desperate like Peter of Toronto, Ontario who reports, "I desperately needed someone to talk with and help me work out the struggles that I was facing. George was the first therapist I had ever sat down with and with him I felt completely relaxed. His healing prayer therapy had a tremendously positive effect on my life; I literally was freed from strongholds that were at work in my life. I am very grateful to George and sincerely recommend him." (Peter experienced Gentle Deliverance)
Is a deliverance ministry still needed in this day? Demon Alcohol?
Yes, we still need to provide deliverance for people in this day, for I have found, and people's reports to me over the last 42 years, confirm that an evil presence is the obvious, simple and clearest explanation of family members that change before our eyes to become another person, with different eyes, words, actions and intent. We may have seen it in a sister, father or mother who had been drinking, in fact, who had become alcoholic.
This character that only appears when the person has been drinking, acts abusively and goes back into hiding the next day was not you sister, father or mother but the manifestation of the evil spirit. It is not for nothing the AA speaks of 'demon alcohol.' It is not for nothing that the same presence may appear long after someone has quit alcohol. They are called the 'dry drunk.'
It is not for nothing that you or your family member does not remember what happened when they were drunk - a 'black-out.' They do not have the memories and they did not initiate the abuse - the demon alcohol did it and the demon alcohol has the memories. The person does not. Therefore, deliverance is needed today.
Jesus stops Demonic Invasions and rescues people from Demonic Oppression
Meantime, did we forget that demons still try to possess people?
Lord of the Rings includes this comment in the Prelude: 'Things have been forgotten that should not have been forgotten.' What did we forget about?
e 'forgot' about Jesus' victory over demons and curses. Europeans became 'enlightened.' Being 'enlightened meant:
When the church is in denial about the need for deliverance then:
There is also a problem if people seeking answers to these issues are turning to a psychics for answers. And yes they are. They pay big bucks for protection or to break a curse. A 'psychic' may be inhabited by a demon and there is no way that the demon in the psychic is going to leave you alone once you tern to it for help. You have more troubles. You come back for more 'help.' And you pay more money.
Due to the church 'forgetting' about deliverance from evil in Jesus' name, the kingdom of darkness is spreading its power over people. One lady, who just recently began consulting me, spent $250,000 on psychic guidance and protection over 10 years. Her life kept getting messed up and she kept going back to the psychic for the answers (when it is highly likely that the demon operating in the psychic caused the issues that it later solved.) She is in recovery from the 10 years she lost of her life. It is like recovering from a cult.
The church is recovering her power. The Holy Spirit has been acknowledged by the Pentecostals and charismatics and others. Some places have revived a deliverance ministry. However, there are still problems to work out.
The way God has lead my in my many years of prayerful Christian counselling is not into typical deliverance ministry.
A christian I knew came in to a counselling session with me with his friend 'Bart.' As usual I prayed at the start of the session. Before we got too far Bart spoke to me in a strange deep voice. He said, "You can't have him. He belongs to me." I am thinking that is a demon and we need to do a deliverance session. God told me, 'No. just nullify the message.' In my head I am saying No. I do not accept that. Bart spoke again with the same voice. "You can't have him. He belongs to me." I was less frightened and convinced by the second statement made by the strange voice. 'No. I do not accept that' is what I am repeating in my head. After that everything quieted down and we continued with the session.
The Problems with evil that remain
People do not know how to deal with curses. Deliverance ministry is only partially successful. The most popular forms of 'spiritual warfare' end up attracting attack. So a lot of rethinking and new methods are needed if the church is to survive and thrive in the next few years.
I have been forced to rethink Christian prayer, inner healing, deliverance, spiritual warfare and breaking curses by experiences like I had with Bart. Now I am ready to help you in person or with my writing.
Here are some of the experiences and perspectives that are in my background:
I am now convinced that To achieve deliverance from demonic invasion the church needs to understand:
As chapters are written for my books I will provide draft copies on Inner Heal My Life.com. At the moment I am writing and posting in the book titled "Heal My Inner Child." At the moment
Heal my Inner Child Contents includes:
My book plan includes three books related to breaking curses, deliverance, and spiritual warfare. These are
As chapters are finalized they will be announced in this newsletter and posted here: https://innerhealmylife.weebly.com/
Remembering Jesus' Authority over demonic power and evil spirits.
In our enlightened mind-set, we have little genuine appreciation of Jesus authority over demonic power and evil spirits.
We also are missing how significant it is that he was able to delegate his authority over demons to his disciples - first 12 and then 72.
Our dismissal of authority over demons in Jesus ministry also leaves us vulnerable. If we or our household come under demonic attack we are confused. We are at a loss. We lack faith in our Jesus-given authority.
Jesus was pure love, great compassion and operated with firm authority to 'destroy the works of the devil.' We need to remember this and we need to learn to operate in this.
If you want more information on this topic or to set up a consultation with my on gentle deliverance, spiritual warfare or curse phone me. George Hartwell (416) 939-0544. Email ghartwell at rogers.com.
Deliverance is written by George Hartwell M.Sc. a Christian counsellor and registered psychotherapist with a masters in clinical psychology and 40 years experience.
Sessions with George bring people to healing experiences in a loving safe environment. His reliable and innovative methods provide a compassionate focus on people's feelings, a wise understanding of their issues and psychological and faith-based solutions for change.
Phone (416) 939-0544 to set up your first session to see if I am a good fit for you.
If, in the first session, you decide this is not a good fit for you, we will stop the session and cancel any payment due. I want this to work for you and for me.
My fee schedule is $150 per hour. Payment is by bank transfer or PayPal transfer.
There is also a fee for missed or late cancellation of appointments.
All appointments are distance-based: phone, Zoom, FaceTime or Skype.
This character that only appears when the person has been drinking, acts abusively and goes back into hiding the next day was not you sister, father or mother but the manifestation of the evil spirit. It is not for nothing the AA speaks of 'demon alcohol.' It is not for nothing that the same presence may appear long after someone has quit alcohol. They are called the 'dry drunk.'
It is not for nothing that you or your family member does not remember what happened when they were drunk - a 'black-out.' They do not have the memories and they did not initiate the abuse - the demon alcohol did it and the demon alcohol has the memories. The person does not. Therefore, deliverance is needed today.
Jesus stops Demonic Invasions and rescues people from Demonic Oppression
Meantime, did we forget that demons still try to possess people?
Lord of the Rings includes this comment in the Prelude: 'Things have been forgotten that should not have been forgotten.' What did we forget about?
e 'forgot' about Jesus' victory over demons and curses. Europeans became 'enlightened.' Being 'enlightened meant:
- Demons and curses could be classified with superstitions.
- Then scientific age could ignore (forget about) demons and curses.
- And any evidence of demonic activity or possession would be met with skepticism.
When the church is in denial about the need for deliverance then:
- When you turn to your minister for help with a curse you will be dismissed with a pat answer.
- When you are being actively harassed by a demon, you will likely be referred to a psychiatrist or end up on a mental health ward.
- However, those who are into 'spiritual warfare' find their health, finances, marriage, and children clearly end up suffering. (See, "Needless Casualties of War" by John Paul Jackson.) I think we need to back of thinking that Christians can 'bind' just about anything. That fruit of that is consistently quite bad.
There is also a problem if people seeking answers to these issues are turning to a psychics for answers. And yes they are. They pay big bucks for protection or to break a curse. A 'psychic' may be inhabited by a demon and there is no way that the demon in the psychic is going to leave you alone once you tern to it for help. You have more troubles. You come back for more 'help.' And you pay more money.
Due to the church 'forgetting' about deliverance from evil in Jesus' name, the kingdom of darkness is spreading its power over people. One lady, who just recently began consulting me, spent $250,000 on psychic guidance and protection over 10 years. Her life kept getting messed up and she kept going back to the psychic for the answers (when it is highly likely that the demon operating in the psychic caused the issues that it later solved.) She is in recovery from the 10 years she lost of her life. It is like recovering from a cult.
The church is recovering her power. The Holy Spirit has been acknowledged by the Pentecostals and charismatics and others. Some places have revived a deliverance ministry. However, there are still problems to work out.
The way God has lead my in my many years of prayerful Christian counselling is not into typical deliverance ministry.
A christian I knew came in to a counselling session with me with his friend 'Bart.' As usual I prayed at the start of the session. Before we got too far Bart spoke to me in a strange deep voice. He said, "You can't have him. He belongs to me." I am thinking that is a demon and we need to do a deliverance session. God told me, 'No. just nullify the message.' In my head I am saying No. I do not accept that. Bart spoke again with the same voice. "You can't have him. He belongs to me." I was less frightened and convinced by the second statement made by the strange voice. 'No. I do not accept that' is what I am repeating in my head. After that everything quieted down and we continued with the session.
The Problems with evil that remain
People do not know how to deal with curses. Deliverance ministry is only partially successful. The most popular forms of 'spiritual warfare' end up attracting attack. So a lot of rethinking and new methods are needed if the church is to survive and thrive in the next few years.
I have been forced to rethink Christian prayer, inner healing, deliverance, spiritual warfare and breaking curses by experiences like I had with Bart. Now I am ready to help you in person or with my writing.
Here are some of the experiences and perspectives that are in my background:
- 45 years in providing service in mental health, community Psychology and private practice in Agape Christian Counselling,
- Reading and training in three generations of Christian Inner Healing, Agnes Sandford, John and Paula Sandford and Ed Smith's work,
- Training lay people in the Sandford material covering: Restoring the Christian Family, Transformation of the Inner Man and Healing the Wounded Spirit,
- Professional development in therapy and psychotherapy from the schools of Reality Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Psychodrama, Emotionally-focused individual and couple work and Coherence Therapy,
- Studies and reading in the field of Psychology. and
- Studies and reading in theology and Bible study.
I am now convinced that To achieve deliverance from demonic invasion the church needs to understand:
- The process of sanctification, wholeness, and holiness.
- Our part in seeing fulfilled the promise of a 'New heart and a new spirit' in people.
- How to use victorious prayer alternatives to petition.
- Learn how listening to God is key to victory.
- How to include the active imagination in prayer.
- Learn safe methods of Spiritual warfare,
- Learn to use inner healing to clear the way for permanent deliverance,
- The use of my 'Jesus in Between' prayer method.
As chapters are written for my books I will provide draft copies on Inner Heal My Life.com. At the moment I am writing and posting in the book titled "Heal My Inner Child." At the moment
Heal my Inner Child Contents includes:
My book plan includes three books related to breaking curses, deliverance, and spiritual warfare. These are
- Spiritual Warfare: How to escape what John Paul Jackson described as the 'needless casualties' of spiritual warfare.
- Gentle Deliverance: How to use Inner Healing prayers to produce clean, permanent and effective deliverance.
- Breaking Curses: Effective prayers to use to break curses and spells including 'Jesus in Between' to break soul ties and protect from curses.
As chapters are finalized they will be announced in this newsletter and posted here: https://innerhealmylife.weebly.com/
Remembering Jesus' Authority over demonic power and evil spirits.
In our enlightened mind-set, we have little genuine appreciation of Jesus authority over demonic power and evil spirits.
We also are missing how significant it is that he was able to delegate his authority over demons to his disciples - first 12 and then 72.
Our dismissal of authority over demons in Jesus ministry also leaves us vulnerable. If we or our household come under demonic attack we are confused. We are at a loss. We lack faith in our Jesus-given authority.
Jesus was pure love, great compassion and operated with firm authority to 'destroy the works of the devil.' We need to remember this and we need to learn to operate in this.
If you want more information on this topic or to set up a consultation with my on gentle deliverance, spiritual warfare or curse phone me. George Hartwell (416) 939-0544. Email ghartwell at rogers.com.
Deliverance is written by George Hartwell M.Sc. a Christian counsellor and registered psychotherapist with a masters in clinical psychology and 40 years experience.
Sessions with George bring people to healing experiences in a loving safe environment. His reliable and innovative methods provide a compassionate focus on people's feelings, a wise understanding of their issues and psychological and faith-based solutions for change.
Phone (416) 939-0544 to set up your first session to see if I am a good fit for you.
If, in the first session, you decide this is not a good fit for you, we will stop the session and cancel any payment due. I want this to work for you and for me.
My fee schedule is $150 per hour. Payment is by bank transfer or PayPal transfer.
There is also a fee for missed or late cancellation of appointments.
All appointments are distance-based: phone, Zoom, FaceTime or Skype.