What is the Spirit of Delay?
The spirit of delay is a demonic force or influence that slows down or blocks the timing of God's promises and plans in your life. It tries to stop progress, breakthrough, or promotion—especially in areas like:
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Marriage
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Career or finances
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Ministry growth
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Answered prayers
It’s not just “waiting on God” (which can be divine); this is when something unnatural keeps holding you back, over and over again.
⛔ What is the Spirit of Stagnation?
The spirit of stagnation is related to delay, but it's more about being stuck in the same place for a long time—no movement, no growth, no improvement.
Signs of stagnation:
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Constant repetition of failure or starting over
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No progress in spiritual life, work, or goals
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Feeling like you’re walking in circles
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Others move ahead, but you're always behind
📖 Biblical Insight:
📌 Daniel 10:12-13
Daniel prayed, but his answer was delayed 21 days by a demonic prince of Persia. This shows how spiritual warfare can block answers even when God already said “yes.”
📌 Deuteronomy 1:6
“You have stayed long enough at this mountain.”This was God's message to Israel when they were stuck too long in one place instead of moving forward.
🔍 Causes of Delay or Stagnation:
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Ancestral covenants or curses
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Disobedience or sin
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Demonic altars or spiritual attacks
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Fear or unbelief
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Lack of prayer or direction
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Wrong connections or decisions
✝️ How to Overcome the Spirit of Delay & Stagnation:
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Repent & Renounce – Close any doors opened through sin, fear, or disobedience.
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Pray & Fast – Deal with the delay in the spirit (like Daniel).
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Break Evil Covenants & Altars – Especially ancestral ones that may be holding you back.
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Declare God’s Promises – Speak progress, speed, and breakthrough over your life.
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Move in Faith – Sometimes, God is waiting for YOU to take the first step.
🙏 Warfare Prayer Sample:
“In the name of Jesus, I break every spirit of delay and stagnation operating in my life. I cancel every demonic assignment sent to slow down my progress. I command divine acceleration, favor, and breakthrough over my destiny. Lord, lead me forward, and let nothing hold me back anymore. Amen.”
BE BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE
- by Pr. Chris N. Braza
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