The Liberated Life: Breaking Generational Chains

The Path of Unwavering Obedience

Being a believer in a fallen world is not merely about understanding God’s will but about the active, daily surrender to it. If you are going to seek the kingdom, it’s important to know that doing so is a journey of hearing His voice and taking one step at a time, even when the path ahead is unclear. This pursuit of obedience, rather than a quest for perfect understanding, is where true freedom and destiny are found.

Dismantling Generational Strongholds

Many of us carry the unseen weight of generational narratives—the stories, fears, and patterns passed down through our families. These can become strongholds that influence our lives, causing us to repeat cycles of failure and frustration. But God’s intention is for us to be completely liberated from these inherited yokes. He desires to reach into our history and heal that which has hindered us, not just for ourselves but for the generations to come.

For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Romans 8:3-4 (KJV)

The law, or any human-devised system, is too weak to break the hold of generational sin. Our liberation is not achieved through rigorous self-effort but through the power of God’s Spirit working within us. The righteousness of the law is fulfilled in us not by our striving but by our walking in the Spirit, which is the path to true and lasting freedom. We are not bound to our past; we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to walk into a new, liberated future.

The Mercy in Missteps

God’s plan for us is not a rigid, unchangeable blueprint. He is not so much in love with a plan as He is in love with His people. The story of Abraham is a powerful example of this truth. Despite Abraham’s profound missteps and moments of fear that led to terrible decisions, God did not abandon him. Instead, the Lord used those very situations to enrich him and demonstrate His presence. This shows us that our destiny is not aborted by our deviation. God’s mercy is greater than our mistakes, and He can redeem even our worst decisions for His ultimate purpose.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)

God’s intentions for us are always good. It underscores the principle that even when we stumble or take a wrong turn, His ultimate goal remains our peace and a hopeful future. He is committed to us as individuals, not just to a rigid plan, and He can use our journey—flaws and all—to bring us to the very destiny He has for us.

The Principle of “See and Obey”

Jesus modeled a radical and counter-intuitive approach to life: He only did what He saw the Father doing. This principle is not about a generalized ethic of mercy but about specific, Spirit-led obedience. It is about tuning our hearts to God’s frequency, asking what one thing He is doing today, and then acting on it. This requires us to give God the first right of refusal over every decision we make. It is a walk of faith, like Jesus walking on water—an act of pure obedience underwritten by the Holy Spirit’s power.

Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.

John 5:19 (KJV)

Jesus’s own words provide the ultimate guide for a life of purpose. He did not act on His own initiative but on what He observed the Father doing. This is the foundation of prophetic living—waiting for God’s guidance and then stepping out in confident obedience. It frees us from the burden of trying to generate our own outcomes and instead allows us to participate in the divine flow of God’s will, where His power is made perfect in our weakness.

Choosing Peace Over Understanding

In moments of crisis and uncertainty, we are often faced with a choice: do we seek peace or do we seek understanding? The truth is, we cannot have both. Peace often comes before understanding. It is a peace that passes all understanding, a divine tranquility that sustains us even when we are surrounded by chaos and do not know how we will get through it. This peace is the fruit of releasing our need to control or comprehend every outcome.

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:7 (KJV)

This scripture is a direct promise that when we bring our requests to God with thanksgiving, He will grant us a peace that transcends our human intellect. This peace is not a result of our problems being solved but is a supernatural guardian for our hearts and minds. It allows us to relinquish our need for control and trust that He is working all things together for our good, even when we can’t see the way.

Reflecting on the Seed Principle

Just as a seed must fall to the ground and die to bear fruit, we must be willing to let go of our emotional attachments and preconceived outcomes. We are called to be risk-takers in faith, releasing our expectations and saying, “I choose to have no opinion about that.” This is not a passive act but a conscious choice to vacate the ground of mental captivity that the enemy so often occupies. By doing so, we create a void that God can fill with His hope and a freedom that brings about breakthrough.

Review and Reflection

God is calling us to a deeper walk of faith anchored in simple yet profound obedience. It is a process of dismantling old ways of thinking, trusting in God’s mercy over our missteps, and living by the “see and obey” principle. Ultimately, it’s about choosing peace in the face of uncertainty and embracing the seed principle by releasing our need to control the outcome.

A Call to Action: The “See and Obey” Journal

Embark on a 14-day spiritual journey to practice these principles.

• 1. Stillness: Each morning, take three minutes to be still before the Lord.
• 2. Ask: Ask this one simple question: “Father, what one thing are you doing today in my life?” Write down the impression you receive.
• 3. Act: Take one small, actionable step based on that impression. It could be a kind word, a prayer for a stranger, or a practical step at work.
• 4. Reflect: At the end of the day, note the outcome of your obedience. Did you experience peace, provision, or a gentle course correction?
• 5. Release: Practice consciously saying, “I choose to have no opinion about that,” whenever a setback or negative thought appears.