The Spirit of Lust

I laid my hands upon him while he slept and he had no idea that I was interceding on his behalf. My body shook and my hands trembled as the Spirit of the Lord moved through me. My lips moved rapidly and at times I jerked. I know it sounds strange but the Lord was definitely moving throughout. I cried and held tight to the tears so not to wake him. He moved and I slowed my speech though I was praying in my prayer language. Suddenly a vision unfolded.

The Lord revealed a strong hold in his life - something that had been there for a long while. I prayed as the creature appeared and seemed so very real to me. I could almost smell its stench and feel his wicked ways. The Spirit of Lust was its name. It stood tall and thin with its long rubbery arms extending outward flailing about almost like a water hose let loose.

Its limbs attached itself to all parts of the body - front and back. It extended its reach as if it were trying to grab hold of something. I believed that if it had found something it would have attached itself like a suction cup or wrapped itself around the object almost strangulating it.

The spirit had power. It was strong. It was real.

The Lord will be a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.

One day during my prayer time I prayed over my husband and my son. The Lord appeared standing in all of His great glory - shining brighter than the glow of the sun. Warmth around the glow enveloped me as the Lord unfolded the vision of these two precious people in my life.

It was during a time when I needed the Lord to take hold of them - lead them - guide them - and be that light for them. I saw them both kneel at the Lord's feet and bow their heads unto to him.

The lamp gave off a soft glow around their heads and I came to understand that day that no matter what happened to them - the Lord would continue to hold the lamp. If they chose to stay beneath the light - in the path of the light - near the light - then all would be well - if not then they would be lost in the vast space of darkness. The Lord spoke softly to me that day reminding me that if their steps were not too far away - they would still be able to find the light in the distance and find their way back home. They would be able to see the bright glow that would lead them back to him.

And so I pray - and I intercede on their behalf - and the Lord reminds me once again that He is there shining brighter than any other light and he is holding the lamp near the path of righteousness . . . he is holding the lamp near the path . . . he is holding the lamp that will lead them home. . . he is holding the light. . . He is the light.