Copyright 2019 Theresa Harvard Johnson
I DENOUNCE the parade in the dead center of congregations where PKs are strategically and intentionally made the center attraction.
I denounce any role I have had in that as visiting prophet or leader who was pulled into the circus aware or unaware. I denounce falling prey to the expectation of “the system” that creates an environment where “Golden children” arise and are presented as examples before the congregation as elite, special, set apart and set above.
I renounce my role in cheering on and supporting the system people have created. I repent and I know that you Lord has already forgiven me as there is no condemnation in Christ.
I DENOUNCE the code of silence surrounding the establishment and perpetuation of this system. I renounce any role I have had knowingly and unknowingly as a member, participant or parent in establishing a climate and culture in which this was perpetuated. I fall out of agreement with INTERCESSORS who have prayed systematic prayers creating and nurturing this environment.
I fall out of agreement with ring masters, ring leaders, acrobats, clowns… any and all parade mascots that exploited these children and fed into the idolatry of parents whose elicit arrogance and pride caused them to think more highly of themselves than they ought. Forgive me as a parent and forgive me as a willing member Olof the circus. Forgive me for subjecting MY CHILDREN to this abusive climate and allowing them to development inferiority complexes and insecurities in the harshest and most extreme of these environments. I know Father that you have forgiven me and that there is no condemnation in Christ.
I thank you for my clean heart and my renewed mind. I thank you that I am BOLDLY AND PUBLICLY RENOUNCING THE CIRCUS AND ITS POPULAR PARADE!
I make my allegiance with you Lord and not people. I build my bridges with righteousness not celebrity Christianity under the circus tent.
I renounce and denounce the social hierarchal systems created with children. I renounce and denounce the social and hierarchal systems created with parents. I denounce the have and have not mindset and mentality of these environments. I denounce the social clubs and tribalism that forms within these environments.
I denounce positioning and grooming and the exclusion of others who are not deemed qualified or good enough.
I denounce the double standards on behavior, service and favor among people in this circus.
I denounce the pressure placed on children to be perfect, to perform, to compete… and to hide their humanity.
I denounce the abuse both subtle and obviously violent against the children as a result — both PKs and non-PKs. I denounce the challenges and consequences that are created as a result of individuals and systems that propel this exclusive environment in congregational communities and groups.
- Forgive me Lord for accepting this behavior.
- Forgive me for my complacency.
- Forgive me for my FEAR of man.
- Forgive me for confusing honoring you with honoring ring masters, ring leaders, acrobats, clowns, etc.
- Forgive me for accepting abuse, allowing my children to be abused and bullied… and scapegoating this treatment with a trial that the family must go through.
I recognize that Jesus died for our freedom from ALL oppression and this is not my portion, my family’s portion or anyone’s portion. Christ came that I might have abundant like and enjoy the fellowship of the saints within that life.
IT is for FREEDOM that I have been set free.
I DENOUNCE double talk, comparison and competition, manipulative prophecy, arrogant prayers, false beliefs and proclamations made… specifically to manipulate favor, blessings… made and given by people.
I RENOUNCE the demonic veils released over this “institutional favoritism and elitism” in JESUS NAME.
Cleanse MY HEART from all unrighteousness. Let humility be MY PORTION! Let me regard MY OWN reflection in the mirror!
I ask for forgiveness for my OWN actions in this circus as pastor, leader, ring master, ring leader, acrobat… clown or whatever other act rests under the tent. I ask for forgives for those hurt by my actions, attitudes, behavior… resulting from the tricks in the circus.
Forgive me as a prophet, apostle, pastor, evangelist, teacher…. for standing center stage and propelling the acts at times… out of expectation, performance and man-made protocols under the tent.
NO MORE! Your way only Lord!
Heal us Lord. Help is build in love, in your heart. In Jesus Name.
Col 3:13
James 2
1 Sam 2
Ex 20:3-5
1 Cor 10:7
Col 3:21-25
Luke 17:3-4
