Breaking Generational Patterns

Patterns! Patterns!! Patterns!!!

They are powerful and not to be ignored when recognized. Better still, the negative patterns are to be canceled and prayed against before they manifest.
I shot a video last year briefly discussing patterns, especially when choosing a life partner. You can watch it here (CLICK HERE).

But recently, reading through the book of Genesis, I saw the power of patterns again, and I was moved to pray against it in my life, my spouse’s life, and especially in the life of our future children.

The deceptive thing about negative patterns is that they can appear very
harmless, “Nothing to worry about.’ But that is absolutely a lie.

If you’ve read the book of Genesis, then you will know that on two separate occasions (Genesis 12 and 20), Abraham lied that Sarah was only his sister and not his wife because he was scared of being killed. Yeah, I know she’s his half-sister, but he lied.

That’s not my point; let’s not get carried away.

My point is that it seemed very much harmless when Abraham did it. But a few chapters later, Isaac, his son, is grown and has his own wife, and guess what, pattern!

He also tells Abimelech (Genesis 26) that Rebekah is his sister. He also lied. She’s definitely not his sister. If anything, they are cousins.

This pattern did not end there — Isaac had his own children, and the lying pattern appeared differently this time. Jacob, the heel grabber, was another liar and deceiver. His mother might have encouraged him to lie, but he didn’t seem totally averse to lying to his Father and stealing his brother’s blessings.

Now, don’t even get me started on how many of Jacob’s (Israel) children also displayed deception. At one point, they literally all ganged up against one of their brothers (Joseph), sold him into slavery, and wickedly deceived their Father (Jacob) by telling him that a wild animal killed Joseph after coating his robe in animal blood.

I mean!

Patterns! Patterns!! Patterns!!!
And did you notice it got worse with each generation?

Do you ever wonder, “Are there things I do based on inherited
patterns?”
“Do my children act a certain way because of generational patterns that
were never addressed?”

While I am a big fan of people taking responsibility for their actions
rather than blaming them on others, especially parents, some things are generational and must be addressed. These patterns are mountains that must be moved!

Now, you might already know the patterns that are in your family or that of your spouse. If you’ve never thought about it or taken time to reflect, now is the time.

Do you get angry quickly and get blinded by anger? Is that a pattern in your family? Is your child also starting to throw unnecessary tantrums and displaying aggravating anger?
It would be best if you sat and accessed it.

But guess what! Some patterns are not easily pinpointed, so you must narrow and broaden your prayers against these negative patterns. Be discerning! Pray for the Lord to open your eyes.

Friends, as I sat in my car that fateful day reflecting on these scriptures and the pattern from Abraham to the 12 sons of Jacob, I couldn’t help but immediately break into tongues and speak against dysfunctional family patterns over my life and my family’s.

But guess what, brethren, we belong to a new family now. God’s family! Any pattern that doesn’t align with how things are done in God’s kingdom and family is broken in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Pray this over yourself and your family. Pray for your children (born &
unborn).

Don’t ignore dysfunctional patterns, and don’t play with them.
Cast them down and make them bow to your new realities in Christ Jesus.

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds. Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ” _ 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 KJV.

Your life is blessed (Repeat this to yourself with a firm conviction. “My life is blessed”).
and
God greatly loves you.

Shalom,

Esther Love.