Is your soul free or is it in a Cage?
Breaking Free from the Soul’s Cage
I came to a discovery a few days ago: so many people have their souls trapped because of the failure to let go. If you do not let go of what hurt you, you only trap your soul. Though your spirit may be with you, constantly reminding you of what you have lost, your body will send you signals to alert you of the danger ahead.
Feeding Demons or Angels: The Power of Words
Speaking ill, slander, or dwelling in pain is what demons feed on. Positivity and good energy are what Angels feed on. So, you get to choose who to feed into. I’m not one to say depression isn’t real because I have experienced it firsthand and know exactly what it is. But pitying yourself for the pain you went through will not help anyone, especially you.
The decision to let go is yours. Yes, it’s a journey—a hard, ugly process—but one worth taking. Get out of your mind and force yourself to stop replaying the events that happened to you. That’s how you break free.
The Power to Control Your Thoughts
You have the power and authority to stop and control any thoughts that come into your mind. Some of those thoughts aren’t even yours. I learned recently that it’s like a web or a cage we trap ourselves in with our words. Words have power and authority over your life and those around you. Some may argue that talking about the problem helps, but I would argue otherwise: stay quiet about it and take it to God in prayer.
When you speak, demons listen. They are attracted to self-pity and an unwillingness to let go. That’s when depression kicks in. They fuel the constant replaying of painful events, the constant thought that people are out to get you. Slowly, you absorb the energy of those around you instead of your own, trapping yourself further.
The First Step to Freedom: Forgiveness
But God, through Jesus Christ, in His divine mercy, will not stop pursuing you. He may send people to encourage you, but you must be willing to forgive those who’ve hurt you. Forgiveness is the first step to freeing yourself from the trap you’ve built.
No matter what someone has done to you, do not speak ill of them. If you have, repent and ask God to forgive you. Do not think ill of them either. Ill thoughts will attract darkness into you, and you will lose yourself. It’s hard, but it’s the better route for your soul.
Overcoming Evil by Doing Good
Everyone is both a villain and a hero in someone else’s life—that’s the point of the human experience. But I deeply encourage you to forgive others and try to do good. God’s Word says to overcome evil by doing good. Spend quiet time with God and listen to what He has to say. That solitude will slowly heal you. Don’t complain, don’t think of those who hurt you. Focus on your relationship with your Creator.
Your little self is waiting for you to rescue him or her. They are stuck in a web of your own words, waiting for you to set them free by not letting past experiences define your whole life.
Take Every Thought Captive
Take every thought captive and give it to God. Every thought that comes into your mind, you can control. Pride is dangerous—it’s the root of all evil in my opinion. Whether it’s low self-pride or the belief that you deserve more while others deserve less, pride fosters evil within you.
God loves the humble of heart. The moment pride takes over, and you think you are better than those who’ve hurt you, the problem begins. You start to exalt yourself over your pain and over others. We are all equal in the Lord’s eyes. We are unique and special, but we are not better than others.
Daily Spiritual Battle
We can be free—the power is within us. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead resides in us. The power to set ourselves free is in our minds. Every day is a spiritual battle in your thoughts, actions, and choices. Feed your spirit daily so you know what is good for you in every situation.
The knowledge to win is available for all of us, but we must be willing to cultivate it. The Holy Spirit is here to support us, and prayer is always our number one weapon. Let’s use it wisely.
Testimony of Forgiveness
I have a testimony. I struggled to forgive a few people. Some were people I had already forgiven in the past, but when your soul is trapped, old wounds are reopened. I was determined to forgive, not knowing that I needed forgiveness too.
When I realized I had slandered someone’s name, ruining their reputation, I felt deep sorrow. My sin was bigger than theirs. I asked God to forgive me, and once He did, I focused on controlling my thoughts to avoid further sinning. I reconnected with God in solitude, determined to be myself again. It’s not a linear process, but one day at a time, we will make it out fully.
A Challenge for You
I challenge you to reflect on your life decisions and what you’re holding onto. Search deep for what constantly has you battling yourself. Focus on healing and letting go. It’s never too late. No matter how long you’ve been in that cage, there’s light when you decide to let go and choose your words and actions carefully.
If you need to talk, I’m here. Feel free to share your story with me, and I can guide you through a prayer of letting go, one that will be specifically given to us by the Holy Spirit.
Prayer of Letting Go
Jesus Christ I thank you for being my anchor and for dying for my sins for my forgiveness sake, I thank you for forgiveness over me and all those who have wronged me, I thank you for your mercy and for you everlasting love, I come to you with a heart full of humbleness and sin asking you to cleanse me and give me a new perspective and a new name just as you had given Jacob as the father of Israel, and I ask you to strengthen my relationship with you so as my soul my stay grounded in your love, thank you for allowing love in my life and for going to the extremes just to get me back in you, for I am yours and you are mine, remove any illness and bondage that may still be holding me back and release me of any bondage that is holding me back from you. I ask for Your forgiveness for the times I’ve spoken ill, held onto resentment, or fuelled negativity in my life. I repent of my sins and ask that You heal my heart. Help me to forgive those who’ve hurt me, just as You’ve forgiven me. Give me the strength to control my thoughts and words, to resist the enemy, and to walk in Your light. Set me free from the traps I’ve built, and help me to release my soul into Your hands. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
