Strategies for Closing the Doors to devil Influences in Your Life
- Joselyn Jenkins
- Jul 21
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 21
Ephesians 4:27 (NIV)“And do not give the devil a foothold.”
As I walked through my journey of healing and restoration, I discovered a powerful truth:
Some spiritual doors must be closed—doors that give the enemy legal access to steal, delay, or hinder what Jesus already gave us through the Cross.
How Do These Doors Open?
These doors often open through:
Habitual sin
Unforgiveness
Bitterness or compromise
Refusing to obey God's voice
These actions give room to familiar or opposing spirits—influences that seek to keep us bound, distracted, and defeated.
Have you ever felt stuck in a pattern, repeating the same struggle over and over?
That’s often a sign that a door remains open.
James 4:7 (NLT)
“So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
A Wise Prayer to Pray
It's wise to stop and say:
“Lord, show me Your ways. Make my path straight. Reveal any open doors I’ve left unguarded. Give me wisdom to repent sincerely and strength to obey You.”
How to Close Spiritual Doors
A spiritual door is closed by:
Genuine repentance
Renouncing the sin
Breaking agreement with the enemy
Choosing obedience—no matter what
Here’s a Simple Prayer You Can Use:
“Father, forgive me for the sin of _____________. I consciously and voluntarily give it up. I detach myself from it in the name of Jesus and break all union with the spirit behind it. Lord, You made provision on the Cross. Cleanse this area with Your Blood and fill me with Your Holy Spirit. I close every door I’ve opened and cancel all access the enemy has had in this area. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Walk in Freedom
This is just a model. You can pray however the Holy Spirit leads you. What matters most is that your heart is sincere and your steps are obedient.
God has already given you everything you need:
His Spirit
His Word
The Blood of Jesus
The Name above every name
The choice is yours. The Lord is for you, my reader. He is a loving Father and a very faithful Father who wants the best for you and yours.
But He always encourages us to obey out of love and out of a relationship with us. Priority in life should be our relationship with our Daddy, our Heavenly Father.
Choose freedom. Choose obedience.
Walk boldly into the healing and victory Jesus already paid for you and me.
Thank you for reading my post. I pray it blesses your life in Jesus' name.
He loves you and cares for you. Keep your head up.
Taken from My book Redeem, launching in English in a few days.
Download the Spanish version here on the webpage or Amazon.com
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God bless you
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