Understanding Deliverance: Your Path to Freedom in Christ

Teresa Marie Morin
Nov 12, 2025
6 min read

Updated: Dec 15, 2025

The Essence of Deliverance

Q1. What is deliverance in the Bible and how to get deliverance from demons?

Answer: Deliverance is the act of being set free from demonic oppression, spiritual bondage, or influences that hinder your walk with God. Jesus said, “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36). Deliverance often involves prayer, renunciation of sin, and breaking generational curses.

Sometimes, it takes more than one attempt to achieve freedom. It can be likened to peeling an onion, where layers must be removed one at a time.

Recognizing the Need for Deliverance

Q2. How do I know if I need deliverance?

Answer: Signs may include repeated destructive patterns, fear, oppression, unexplained sickness, nightmares, strong temptations, or emotional heaviness. Persistent spiritual attacks or influence from unrepented sin can indicate the need for deliverance (Ephesians 6:12).

Who Can Receive Deliverance?

Q3. Can anyone receive deliverance, or only Christians?

Answer: Deliverance is primarily available to those who have received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. It is His authority that casts out demons (Luke 10:19). Non-believers must first accept Christ to receive spiritual freedom.

Steps in a Deliverance Session

Q4. What are the steps in a deliverance session?

Answer: While methods vary, key steps include:

Prayer & Fasting – Seeking God’s authority and guidance (Matthew 17:21).
Repentance – Confessing sin that opens doors to the enemy (1 John 1:9) with the deliverance minister, addressing both generational and personal sins.
Renunciation – Verbally rejecting ungodly covenants or agreements with the deliverance minister.
Breaking Strongholds – Commanding spirits to leave in Jesus’ name, facilitated by the deliverance minister.
Restoration – Filling the void with God’s Word, prayer, and worship. Praying blessings and sealing the deliverance.

Understanding Generational Curses

Q5. Are there generational curses, and can deliverance remove them?

Answer: Yes, certain family sins or demonic influences can carry generationally (Exodus 20:5). Deliverance, combined with repentance and breaking agreements, can remove these curses, breaking patterns of spiritual oppression.

Generational curses are spiritual patterns or weaknesses inherited from the sins of our ancestors. The Bible refers to this in Exodus 20:5 and Numbers 14:18, describing how the consequences of sin can “visit the children to the third and fourth generation.”

However, these curses are often latent or dormant. They remain inactive until a person participates in or aligns with the same type of sin. For example:

A family history of addiction, lying, or idolatry can create a spiritual weakness in descendants.
This weakness doesn’t automatically control the child but creates a susceptibility.
Once the individual engages in the same sin, the door opens for demonic influence, manifesting in repeated struggles, oppression, or destructive patterns.

Duration of Deliverance

Q6. How long does deliverance take?

Answer: Deliverance can vary from a single session to several weeks. Some spirits leave immediately, while others may require repeated prayer, fasting, and spiritual vigilance (Mark 9:29). Full freedom includes ongoing spiritual growth and obedience. If involved in occult practices, new age beliefs, or witchcraft, it may take more time. The same applies to addictions.

Self-Deliverance vs. Ministerial Support

Q7. Do I need a minister, or can I do deliverance myself?

Answer: While God can deliver anyone, a trained minister provides guidance, protection, and scriptural authority. Self-deliverance is possible, but biblical knowledge, prayer authority, and discernment are essential (Acts 19:13-16).

Safety in Deliverance

Q8. Is deliverance safe?

Answer: Yes, when done in Jesus’ name, following biblical principles, and under God’s authority, deliverance is safe. It should never involve occult practices, fear, or manipulation. The Holy Spirit provides protection during the process (Psalm 91:1-4).

The Role of Prayer and Fasting

Q9. What role does prayer and fasting play?

Answer: Prayer and fasting strengthen faith, break strongholds, and release God’s power (Matthew 17:21). Fasting demonstrates humility and dependence on God, making it easier to resist demonic influence.

Lasting Change Through Deliverance

Q10. Can deliverance change my life permanently?

Answer: Deliverance removes spiritual oppression, but ongoing obedience, prayer, and filling your life with God’s Word are necessary to maintain freedom. It is a process of walking in victory (Galatians 5:1).

The Importance of Filling Out the Deliverance Form

A deliverance form is more than paperwork—it is a spiritual tool that prepares both the minister and the client for effective deliverance. It helps identify the root causes of oppression and sets the stage for freedom in Jesus’ name.

1. Identifies Spiritual Strongholds

Many people don’t realize where their struggles originate—whether from generational curses, past trauma, occult exposure, or hidden sin.
The form enables the minister to identify areas of weakness or demonic influence, ensuring that prayers and commands are specific and practical.

2. Helps the Client Prepare Spiritually

Completing the form requires honesty and self-reflection, which initiates the process of repentance and renunciation.
It also helps the client recognize patterns of sin or oppression that must be addressed for lasting freedom.

3. Provides Safety and Accountability

A written form ensures the minister has accurate information about the client’s spiritual, emotional, and physical state.
It protects both parties by clarifying boundaries, spiritual needs, and the scope of ministry, ensuring a safe deliverance environment.

4. Streamlines the Deliverance Session

With detailed information, ministers can focus immediately on the areas needing deliverance, making the session more efficient and powerful.
This reduces guesswork and ensures targeted prayer, scriptural declarations, and commands against the enemy.

5. Encourages Ownership of Spiritual Freedom

Completing the form is the client’s first step in taking responsibility for their freedom.
It reinforces the truth that deliverance is not just a one-time event but a cooperative process between the Holy Spirit, the minister, and the client.

Key Takeaway: The deliverance form is a spiritual blueprint. The more thorough and honest the information, the more effective the session. It prepares hearts, exposes hidden strongholds, and sets the stage for lasting freedom in Christ.

After Deliverance: Your Responsibility as the Client

Deliverance is not just a one-time event—it’s a spiritual turning point. Once a person is delivered, continued freedom depends on their cooperation with God’s Word and practical steps to protect their spirit.

1. Renew Your Mind With the Word of God

Scripture is the foundation for lasting change. Romans 12:2 says: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
Regular reading, meditation, and speaking God’s Word aloud replaces lies with truth.
Memorize verses that speak to your freedom, identity in Christ, and authority over the enemy.

2. Avoid Temptations That Open Doors to the Enemy

Demons often return through repeated sin or compromise.
Identify areas of weakness (anger, gossip, addiction, lust) and establish spiritual boundaries.
Prayer, fasting, and accountability partners can help resist temptations (Matthew 26:41).

3. Remove Negative Influences

Sometimes, deliverance requires severing relationships or environments that are spiritually toxic.
Proverbs 13:20 reminds us: “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”
This includes unhealthy friendships, co-workers, or even family members who encourage sin, ungodly practices, or occult influences.

4. Maintain a Lifestyle of Prayer and Worship

Deliverance isn’t just about removing demons—it’s about filling your life with God’s presence.
Regular prayer, worship, and fellowship with believers build spiritual strength and prevent the enemy from returning.

5. Accountability and Continued Ministry Support

Follow up with a minister, pastor, or deliverance team if questions or attacks arise.
Journaling your prayers, victories, and struggles can help you track your growth and expose any lingering areas of vulnerability.
Ensure you are part of a church that continually feeds you with truth.
Join the Women's Thrive Group Mentoring to stay connected.

Key Takeaway: Deliverance brings freedom, but your subsequent responsibility determines whether that freedom is permanent. Choosing obedience, vigilance, and immersion in God’s Word ensures a life of victory over the enemy.

How Do I Sign Up For Deliverance?

Steps:

Below is a button to take you to the "Pricing Plans." Please do not sign up the same day; I may not see it.
Choose the plan, fill out the forms necessary for deliverance (Form 1 and Form ), and select a date on the calendar.
Watch the required Preparation & Walkout Videos portal before deliverance. These resources are designed to help you prepare for a transformative experience.