Chapter 14: Ascending into Light or Darkness This chapter is a discernment guide for anyone pursuing spiritual ascension. The core message: not every spiritual experience is from God. dT walks through the reality of spiritual deception — New Age counterfeits (chakra opening, astral projection, “Christ consciousness”), emotional manipulation in church environments that mimics genuine presence, and familiar spirits that imitate the Holy Spirit by mixing truth with deception (using the Acts 16 slave girl as an example). The chapter then lays out five biblical tests of discernment: the Doctrinal Test (does it confess Jesus Christ came in the flesh — 1 John 4:2-3), the Scripture Test (does it align with the whole counsel of God’s Word), the Character Test (does it produce fruit of the Spirit — Galatians 5:22-23), the Witness of the Spirit (internal confirmation aligned with the Word — Romans 8:16), and the Fruit Test (long-term outcomes over time). dT provides clear indicators of ascending into light (increased peace, greater love, desire for holiness, humility, clarity, freedom) versus ascending into darkness (confusion, pride, experience elevated over Scripture, emotional highs without character change, isolation from accountability, fear, bondage, departure from sound doctrine). The chapter closes with a six-step recovery path for those who’ve been deceived: repent specifically, destroy connected materials (Acts 19:18-19), seek deliverance if needed, immerse in Scripture, submit to accountability, and be patient with the renewal process. Chapter 15: Protection in the Heavenlies This chapter addresses spiritual warfare in elevated realms. The heavenlies are contested territory — Ephesians 6:12 describes the demonic hierarchy operating there: principalities (territorial rulers), powers (spheres of influence), rulers of darkness (cultural shapers), and spiritual wickedness in high places (the forces you encounter when you ascend). dT outlines the enemy’s five strategies in the heavenlies: blocking prayer (Daniel 10 — the 21-day delay), creating confusion, producing counterfeit experiences, inducing fear, and attacking identity through accusation (Revelation 12:10).

Ephesians 1:17-21 AMP [17] [I always pray] that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may grant you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation [that gives you a deep and personal and intimate insight] into the true knowledge of Him [for we know the Father through the Son]. [18] And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened [flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the hope [the divine guarantee, the confident expectation] to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints (God’s people), [19] and [so that you will begin to know] what the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His [active, spiritual] power is in us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength [20] which He produced in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places, [21] far above all rule and authority and power and dominion [whether angelic or human], and [far above] every name that is named [above every title that can be conferred], not only in this age and world but also in the one to come. https://bible.com/bible/1588/eph.1.17-21.AMP

Believing for a breakthrough for Desmund and a couple of the charges dropped.

A chunk of our tree snapped, broke the fence, and is in the neighbor's yard on their trampoline. Thank You Jesus their kids were not out there playing, but now we have to figure out fixing the damage. In the meantime, I can't let my dog out there.... Time to ascend for instructions!!!