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Wounds

ABANDONMENT

"In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the spirit of Abandonment and all of its related lies."

Lies: "In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the lie that I am alone, that no one understands me or cares for me. I renounce the lie that God has abandoned me."

Truths: "In Jesus' name, I announce the truth that Jesus promised: I am with you always. (Mt 28:20). I will never leave or forsake you (Heb 13:5). I announce the truth that I am connected, understood and cared for deeply, and I announce the truth in Holy Communion that I am united with the Christ and the Communion of Saints. They are always with me, so I am never alone." 

CONFUSION

"In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the spirit of Confusion and all of its related lies."

Lies: "In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the lie that everything is confusing, that I don't understand anything, and that it is up to me to figure things out on my own."

​Truth: "In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that I have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16) and that the Holy Spirit reveals whatever I need to know, when I need to know it (1 Corinthians 1:7).  I announce the truth that the Lord gives wisdom and understanding to anyone who asks (James 1:5), that God has given His Church to lead me into all truth and that I have understanding and enlightenment from the Lord." 

FEAR

"In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the spirit of Fear and all of its related lies."

Lies: "In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the lie that if I trust I will be hurt, disappointed or die. In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce all fear, anxiety, mistrust, and distrust. In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the lie that I am not safe and not protected."

​Truth: "In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that God is my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, and my protector (Psalms 23, 27, 91).  I announce the truth that God's perfect love casts out all fear (1 John 4:18).  I announce the truth that I am safe and secure." 

HOPELESSNESS

"In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the spirit of Hopelessness and all of its related lies."

Lies: "In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the lie that nothing ever changes, and I will never have what I want. In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the lie that my life is meaningless and that I have nothing to live for."

​Truth: "In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that my hope is steadfast in Christ and that He makes all things new (John 21:5). I announce the truth that because my hope is in Christ, I will not be disappointed (Romans 5:5).  I announce the truth that 'I am being transformed from glory to glory into the image of Christ' (2 Corinthians 3:18), and that God is at work in me, and what He begins, He will bring to completion (Philippians 1:6).  I announce the truth that I am filled with hope in the good things to come." 

POWERLESSNESS

"In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the spirit of Powerlessness and all of its related lies."

Lies: "In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the lie that I am powerless, weak, unable to change or not capable; that I am stuck, trapped and that I do not know what to do."

​Truth: "In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that Jesus promised that His grace is perfected in my weakness, so that when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:8-10).  I announce the truth that 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me' (Philippians 4:13).  I announce the truth that 'where the Holy Spirit is, there is freedom' (2 Corinthians 3:17), so I accept the truth that I am empowered by Christ and liberated by the Holy Spirit and I announce the truth that through my Confirmation, I am anointed with the power of the Holy Spirit, who lives and dwells in me." 

REJECTION

"In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the spirit of Rejection and all of its related lies."

Lies: "In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the lie that I am unloved and unlovable. I renounce the lie that I am not wanted, not desired and not good enough."

​Truth: "In Jesus’ name, I announce the truth that by virtue of my baptism I am a beloved son or daughter of the Father. I announce the truth that He loves me so much that Jesus gave his life for me, and that there is no greater love possible (Jn 15). I announce the truth that the Love of God has been poured out into my heart through the Holy Spirit. I announce the truth that I am loved and valued, wanted and desired, and that I am precious in the Father’s eyes." 

SHAME

"In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the spirit of Shame and all of its related lies."

Lies: "In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the lie that I am bad, dirty, ugly, stupid, worthless, perverted..."

Truth: "​In the name of Jesus Christ, I announce the truth that Jesus died for my sins and that I am forgiven, washed, cleansed, justified, and accepted (1 Corinthians 6). I announce the truth that Jesus did not come to condemn me, but to save me (John 3:17-21; Romans 8:1; John 8:10-11).  I announce the truth that in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, I am forgiven and set free.  I announce the truth that I am pure and worthy, not because of what I have done, but because of what Jesus has done for me." 

VOICELESSNESS

"In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the spirit of Voicelessness and all of its related lies."

Lies: "In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the lie that I cannot speak out or that no one will hear my voice if I speak out. In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the lie that I must keep silent, that my voice does not matter, that my voice is not heard or that that no one will listen."

Truth: "In the name of Jesus Christ,​ I announce the truth that my voice matters, that it is good to speak out, that my voice is important. I announce the truth that Jesus has always heard my voice, that Jesus always listened to me, that Jesus wanted to hear what I had to say. 'Before they call, I will answer, while they are yet speaking, I will hear' (Isaiah 65:24).  I announce the truth that Jesus has always seen me, known me, and heard me." 


Sins | Virtues

PRIDE | HUMILITY

Renouncing the Sin: "In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the sin of Pride and any idolatry of myself or others. I renounce self-righteousness, self-deception, and self-promotion."

Replace With Virtue: "I ask for your forgiveness Lord, and I choose instead to Humble myself before you." 

ENVY | KINDNESS

Renouncing the Sin: "In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the sin of Envy, and any idolatry of position or status. I renounce coveting what anyone else has and bringing them down because of it."

Replace With Virtue: "I ask for your forgiveness Lord, and I choose instead Kindness toward my neighbors." 

ANGER | PATIENCE

Renouncing the Sin: "In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the sin of Anger, and any idolatry of power, control, or justice.  I renounce all bitterness, judgments, and retaliation."

Replace With Virtue: "I ask for your forgiveness Lord, and I choose instead the virtue of Patience and long-suffering, to bless those who hurt me." 

LUST | CHASTITY

Renouncing the Sin: "In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the sin of Lust, and any idolatry of sex or relationships.  I renounce all immorality, fornication, adultery, pornography, masturbation, (homosexuality, incest...)"

Replace With Virtue: "I ask for your forgiveness Lord, and I choose instead the virtue of Chastity and to see everyone in purity and as the son or daughter God created them to be." 

GLUTTONY | ABSTINENCE

Renouncing the Sin: "In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the sin of Gluttony, and any idolatry of food, drink or drugs.  I renounce all self-indulgence and false comfort through what I take into my body."

Replace With Virtue: "I ask your forgiveness Lord, and I choose instead Abstinence and fasting to combat self-indulgence." 

GREED | LIBERALITY

Renouncing the Sin: "In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the sin of Greed, and any idolatry of security, wealth or money.  I renounce all sins of hoarding, stealing, or using people to get ahead."

Replace With Virtue: "I ask your forgiveness Lord, and I choose instead Liberality and trusting you for my provision." 

SLOTH | DILIGENCE

Renouncing the Sin: "In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce the sin of Sloth, and any idolatry of ease and false comfort. I renounce laziness or giving up when things get difficult."

Replace With Virtue: "I ask for your forgiveness Lord, and I choose instead Diligence and perseverance."