28/07/2026
After praying for a person who may be demon possessed, a *man of God* has a few important next steps — both spiritual and practical.
Here’s what is commonly taught in Scripture and practiced in ministry:
# # # *1. Stay in prayer and cover them*
- *Keep praying* for protection, peace, and freedom. Demons often try to return if the "house is empty" (Luke 11:24-26).
- Pray for the *Holy Spirit to fill* that person. An empty place gets refilled — so ask God to fill them with His presence, joy, and truth.
# # # *2. Encourage discipleship and God’s Word*
- Help the person *get into Scripture daily*. Jesus said "you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" John 8:32
- Teach them to *speak God’s Word, worship, and pray* for themselves. Freedom is maintained by relationship with God, not just one prayer session.
# # # *3. Guide them toward holiness and community*
- Encourage *repentance* of any sin doors that were open — bitterness, occult, addiction, etc.
- Connect them to *church community*: godly friends, pastors, accountability. Isolation makes people vulnerable.
- Suggest baptism, communion, and serving as ways to stay rooted.
# # # *4. Follow-up and discernment*
- *Check on them* over the next days/weeks. Ask how they’re sleeping, thinking, and feeling.
- Watch for peace vs. agitation. True freedom brings peace Phil 4:7.
- If there are still severe manifestations, it may require continued prayer with other mature believers and fasting Matthew 17:21.
# # # *5. Take care of yourself too*
- As the one praying, *spend time in God’s presence* afterward. Pray for your own protection and cleansing.
- Don’t carry it alone. Share with other leaders/pastors for support and wisdom.
*Key principle*: Deliverance is the start, not the finish. The goal is not just "the demon leaves" but "Jesus comes in and stays."
> _"When an impure spirit comes out of a person... it says, 'I will return to the house I left.' ... Then it goes and takes seven other spirits...