During a time of deep struggle from satanic accusation and contrary outcomes to faith happening, as feelings of condemnation, legalism, and false judgment seemed overwhelming especially as difficult events kept unfolding in rapid succession the Holy Spirit brought such great peace with a liberating word of truth. 

The sense of failure and inability to keep up with life’s circumstances had created internal pressure in my heart, almost bringing me to the point of believing that the Lord was judging me based on the events themselves as they happened.

In that moment, the wonderful Counselor and Helper the Holy Spirit spoke clearly to me that the Lord does not judge us based on the events that happen in our life, but on the intent and purpose of our heart during those events.

This revelation brought immediate peace and dissolved the weight of condemnation the enemy had been spewing against me in that season of life. This timely revelation clarified the reality of the fact that many events in life unfold through complex and varied chains of circumstances.

Sometimes even purposefully staged to entrap us or influenced outcomes manipulated beyond one’s control. These occurrences are not always within our human power to determine, prevent, or manage. Acts.13:50. 

Therefore, the Lord does not judge His children on factors outside their authority, scope of influence or control. Instead, He looks at how our heart responds to the events that have occurred and how those events affect our heart reactions.

We decide whether to still remain righteous in our responses or if we will allow negative circumstances to change our heart response to do evil in retaliation when under pressure rather than demonstrate the love of God.

The Holy Spirit revealed that the true measure of our discipleship before the Lord is the posture of our heart during difficult, trying times: Did you turn to Him? Did you repent where necessary? Did you pray, watching vigilantly? Did you allow the necessary correction from the Lord to change your perspective? 

In this case, my response had been to come to the Lord in repentance, prayer, and humility because things seemed to be working contrary to the word I had been living by. This meant I understood that the condemnation being experienced was not from the Lord to promote conviction, but an accusation from the enemy which has no end.

With that fresh understanding from the Holy Spirit came renewed authority and boldness because recognizing the source of the accusation made it possible to resist the enemy confidently. And as Scripture promises in James.4:7 and 1 Peter.5:8 & 9 when resisted, the enemy must flee. It was wonderful to see my stability and confidence in the Lord restored in a moment of time as the word became real in me.

The central truth the Holy Spirit made clear was that no matter what circumstances or varied occurrences that arise, the Lord’s evaluation of those situations is rooted in observing the intentions and purposes of the heart in the event, and not merely based on the outward events which happened. When the heart turns toward the Lord in sincerity, grace always prevails over accusation.

I conclude with the call of the Holy Spirit to rise up in joy, totally freed from all condemnation and false judgment to the place of resting securely in the Lord’s grace which is sufficient to empower you to stand firm against every attack of the enemy in Jesus name. Amen.

I declare in the Name of Jesus that every false accusation and spirit of condemnation being raised against you is silenced now. I decree that you are no longer judged by uncontrollable events, but by the sincerity and intent and purpose of your heart before God. As you turn to Him in repentance, prayer, and humility, His grace surrounds you and His perfect peace stabilizes you.

I declare that every voice of the enemy loses its power and grip over your life circumstances and as you resist the enemy in Jesus name, he must flee from you. I decree that your bold, fearless confidence in the Lord is restored, and your footing in the Spirit is made firm, as your joy in the Lord arises again.

I declare that you are free from all accusations, you are free from false judgments, and your heart is secured in the grace of the Lord flowing through this word to you. So rejoice as you rest in Jesus’s favour in your life today, in Jesus’ Mighty Name. Amen.