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This Friday at 10 Am, 4 PM, and 7 PM (Main Service)
Many people carry burdens that began long before they were born. They may not understand why certain situations keep recurring. However, the Bible reveals that spiritual battles can impact families from one generation to the next. This is often referred to as a hereditary curse.
A family’s environment has a powerful influence. The words spoken, the beliefs taught, and the examples witnessed at home can shape a person’s thoughts and behaviors. While positive influences can strengthen a family, negative patterns can also be passed down if they are not confronted.
One area that can have a lasting impact is the power of words. A child who constantly hears phrases such as “You will never succeed,” “You are just like your father,” or “You are worthless” may begin to accept these statements as truth.
Over time, these words can create insecurity, fear, and a negative self-image, leading them to live according to the limitations imposed on them.
The Bible teaches us in Proverbs:
Death and life are in the power of the tongue… (Proverbs 18:21)
Words carry significant influence; they can either bring life, encouragement, and confidence, or they can leave wounds that affect a person’s choices and future.
However, God’s words are greater than any negative declarations spoken over your life. He does not see you in light of your past, your mistakes, or others’ opinions. Instead, He sees the potential He has placed within you.
A powerful example of this is found in the story of Gideon. When God called him, Gideon perceived himself as the weak and insignificant member of his family, but God had a different perspective. He said to him:
The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor!’ (Judges 6:12)
While Gideon focused on his limitations, God saw the person he could become.
This principle applies today as well. The struggles your family has faced do not need to determine your future. The words spoken over you do not have to define your identity. Through faith in the Lord Jesus, it is possible to break free from the cycles that have influenced your life.
This Friday, join us at 10 AM, 4 PM, or 7 PM (main service) for the Day to Break Generational Curses at The Universal Church. Through prayer and faith in God’s Word, you can seek freedom from the burdens of the past and begin a new chapter for yourself and your family.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of religious beliefs or background. Come as you are. For more information, please call 1-888-332-4141 or text 1-888-312-4141.
If you live in a city without one of our locations or cannot commute due to health reasons, we invite you to join our Virtual Church via Zoom and phone conference.
