Fearlessly Courageous
Desk of Dennis Piller
5 17 2024
If you believe everything is spiritual before it happens in the natural, how does not having a father or having a bad one or not-so-good one stunt your perception of what a father is supposed to be?
We know now that there is a spiritual realm and a spiritual battle going on all the time.
I believe an orphan spirit invades/attacks a person’s mind causing them a sense of abandonment or rejection from their past hurts and experiences.
It creates separation, worry, anxiety, and fear and if left unrecognized it becomes a stronghold, until the foundation of truth, God’s word, is formed within to take it down. But sometimes it may go on for generations. Simply put, it’s a false belief system planted by the enemy.
Alena Moore said: “AN ORPHAN SPIRIT IS AN IDENTITY THAT LIVES APART FROM
JESUS LOVING US WITH HIS PERFECT LOVE.”
An example would be one person rejoicing with your dad on Father’s Day but for those without dads or who have bad memories of their fathers, what is it like for them? How has it impacted them? How do they escape the roots of abandonment,, insecurity, and a distorted view of Fatherhood?
That might also include how they see Father God.
In my research it said: “The orphan heart is defensive, critical and secretly resists celebrating others because of the longing for affirmation and identity born from a lack of confidence and security. This kind of attitude exists within all of us way more than we realize. Reactions reveal this in our lives more than we want to admit”. In orphanages, they divide the children into two categories: True orphans and social orphans.
The root of an orphan spirit is fear. And often, the twin that goes along with that is shame, and shame will always tell you who you are not. The Father will always tell you who you are.
The concept of an “orphan mentality /spirit” is not explicitly mentioned in the Bible. However, the Bible does offer profound insight into the impact of absent or unhealthy father figures and how that can influence a person’s understanding of love and compassion.
Here are some biblical perspectives on how the absence or negative influence of a father can impact someone’s view of love:
- Distorted Image of God as Father: The Bible teaches that God is a loving Father to His children (Psalm 68:5). When someone grows up without a loving father or with a negative father figure, their understanding of God’s fatherly love can be skewed. This can lead to difficulty trusting in God’s love, forgiveness, and care.
- Insecurity and Fear of Abandonment: Children often look to their parents, especially their fathers, for security and protection. A lack of healthy paternal love can create feelings of insecurity, vulnerability, and fear of abandonment. This can make it challenging to form trusting and secure relationships later in life.
- Struggle to Receive and Give Love: When a person hasn’t experienced healthy, unconditional love from their father, they may struggle to recognize, receive, and reciprocate love in other relationships. This can lead to unhealthy patterns of dependence, codependency, or isolation.
- Difficulty with Boundaries: A loving father provides healthy boundaries and discipline, which helps a child develop self-control and respect for others. Without this guidance, individuals may struggle with setting appropriate boundaries in their relationships, leading to unhealthy dynamics.
Overcoming the Effects: The Bible offers hope and healing for those who have been impacted by absent or unhealthy father figures or even abandonment issues of every kind.
- God as the Perfect Father: God can step in and fill the void left by an earthly father. He offers unconditional love, acceptance, and security (Romans 8:15).
- Healing through Community: The church can provide a surrogate family and offer support, encouragement, and mentorship.
- Inner Healing and Forgiveness: Through prayer, counseling, and the support of others, individuals can work through the pain of the past, forgive their fathers, and break free from unhealthy patterns.
Compassion and True Love:
Jesus is the ultimate example of compassion and love. By experiencing His love and grace, individuals can learn to extend true love and compassion to others, even if they have not experienced it themselves.
It’s important to note that everyone’s experience is unique. Not every person who grows up without a father or with a negative father figure will struggle with these issues. However, understanding the potential impact can help us approach others with empathy and support. Psalm 68:5 tells us, “Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation.”
His aim is to show orphans mercy, care, and protection, and because these waiting children are essential to him, they should be essential to us as his Church. John 14: 18 says: “I will not leave you Helpless or abandon you as orphans, I will come back!” Another great promise to hold to.
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