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Overeating: Gluttony Or Being Seduced?

gluttonyAs a Deliverance counselor I have been asked by overweight clients to cast out the spirit of gluttony that they thought was causing them to overeat.  However, what we have found is that gluttony is not always the common culprit. It seems that what is lurking behind overeating can be the provoking spirit of seduction! 

Seductive spirits set up lustful desire in order to cause an action that will feed their agenda of defeat. As Christians most of us have walked away from many of the worldly forms of seduction, but food is our source of gathering that brings fellowship, so why wouldn’t the demonic kingdom use that?

Look around long enough and you will see the traps everywhere. Just before beginning this blog I opened my email to see the subject line, “Phyllis, It’s comfort food time again!”  It sounded inviting so I clicked the link and there it was, a bubbling pot of creamy soup described as,” The Rich, Robust, flavors of fall!” The accompanying picture had captions of; “Cheesy, creamy, and surprisingly delicious.”

Okay, so three paragraphs into this blog, I no longer have a point to prove because I have already lost some of you to thoughts of Panera Bread!  Most of you are not the victim of the ravenous overeating patterns associated with a spirit of gluttony, but a provoking spirit of seduction that knows how to get your attention!

During a prayer session for a client struggling with weigh issues one of my intercessors saw a clock.  She said it has something to do with time.  Then we discerned that time to be at 3 or 4 o’clock. Not having the full understanding of what this meant, we asked our client.  She told us that at 3 or 4 pm everyday she was attacked by thoughts of cookies and cakes and bread products that caused her to start snacking and gaining weight. She said the pictures in her mind were seducing her daily to the kitchen.

When we called out that spirit of seduction and lust her days of tormenting food thoughts ended. Spirits of provocation like seduction go out to stir up the battlefield. Just as taunting spirits stir up anger and mocking spirits stir up insecurity, seduction spirits stir up desire. Desire leads to imagination. Imagination leads to action.

If you have not been able to get the victory over poor eating habits that have been sabotaging your day, call us. It’s time for that spirit of seduction to be exposed and expelled. Don’t allow it rope in failure, depression, and hopelessness. It’s your time to be free!

Comments

  1. Deborah says

    May 18, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    I need deliverance from compulsive eating.

    Reply
    • Don Ibbitson says

      May 19, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      We would love to help you, Deborah. Please see the “Contact” bar at the top right of the page. God does not want you in bondage to this or anything else. We hope you will get help. If the Lord leads, please get in touch with us.

      Reply
  2. Pastor Angie Stone says

    June 25, 2014 at 9:59 am

    Please pray for me, I have just started a church and have gained 40 lbs in the last 3 years and I don’t want to be out of control, it is not a good testimony, it reflects lack of self control and disorder. Thank you in Jesus name!

    Reply
    • Phyllis Tarbox says

      June 25, 2014 at 11:29 am

      Pastor Angie, starting a church is intense planning for the Kingdom, and many times the demonic kingdom will bring thoughts of food as an entitled reward for weariness. Discerning the tactics of the enemy in advance will help you say NO! to those thoughts when they begin. Your heart’s desire for the sheep is seen by a loving Father who will expose whatever is trying to steal order from you. Praying that agenda is clearly discerned. Blessings, Phyllis

      Reply
  3. Annette says

    November 4, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    I also need prayer! I have quit smoking and now all I want to do is eat all day! I also look to food for comfort and I can’t stop, I need help from Jesus! Thank you

    Reply
    • Phyllis Tarbox says

      November 7, 2014 at 3:38 pm

      Annette, If you would like to set up a Skype counseling appointment, please inbox me at: [email protected]
      Blessings, Phyllis

      Reply
  4. Nancy Young says

    May 15, 2015 at 7:48 pm

    Please help me I have struggled all my life with a gluttony spirit. Nancy Young

    Reply

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