Title: Yahweh delivered me from a suicidal spirit in 1997.
Satan had me cornered with his imagination, in 1997 i was getting ready to take my life Yahweh said to me, son what are you doing? fast forward i biblically repented be July 30, 1999 my beloved family, and i moved to Harrisburg PA in 2010 i was doing a Bible study on sonship.
Romans 8:15
So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children.[a] Now we call him, “Abba, Father.”[b]
Divine story time.
Romans 8:15 background centers on Roman adoption customs, Jewish legalism, and the shift from slave fear to family intimacy. The verse states: "For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, 'Abba! Father!' .
Full legal standing: The Greek word for adoption (huiothesia) meant an adopted person received all rights, privileges, and name of a natural-born legitimate heir in a Roman household.
Complete status change: An adopted Roman citizen was completely cut off from a past life or debt and given an entirely new identity and future inheritance. [
Slavery to fear: Reflects both the rigid terror of ancient slavery—where a slave could be punished at any moment without rights—and the legalistic burden of trying to earn God's favor through strict rule-keeping.
After i studied the verse, i remembered what Yahweh called me son i told Yaweh that day i wasn’t your son in 1997 Yahweh told me He was speaking to me prophetically, knowing that everyone have to accept Yahweh as their Lord and personal savior in order for Him to be their Heavenly Father it blew my mind that i knew it was Yahweh speaking to me in 1997 Yahweh changed my mind about committing suicide when I was a precious, lost soul that’s i know people can be delivered from things before they biblically repent because it happened to me Yahweh don’t show favoritism Romans 2:11 man does i did not know that i had a spirit or a soul in 1997.
Meaning of spirit.
Spirit means the non-physical part of a person, a supernatural being, or a strong alcoholic drink. It comes from a Latin word meaning breath.
Core Meanings
Soul or Mind: The inner part of a human that gives life, feelings, and energy.
Ghost: A supernatural or non-physical entity, like an angel or a phantom.
Attitude: A mood, general feeling, or enthusiasm (such as team spirit).
Meaning of soul.
The word soul refers to the immaterial essence, the spiritual principle of a human being, or the inner life of deep feeling and emotion.
Religious and Spiritual Meanings
Immaterial Essence: The non-physical part of a person that is believed to give life to the body.
Immortality: In many major religions, it is viewed as an eternal entity that survives physical death if the person die saved.
Moral Center: The seat of human conscience, thought, will, and the ability to choose between right and wrong.
Secular and Metaphorical Meanings
Core Identity: The central, essential, or foundational nature of anything (e.g., "the soul of the campaign").
Emotional Depth: The quality of deep feeling, passion, or intense sentiment expressed through art or music.
Person: Used as a synonym for an individual (e.g., "not a soul in sight").
Reflecting on my own experience, I’ve come to understand deeply how spiritual battles often feel overwhelming when faced alone. In 1997, I was trapped by despair and loneliness, overwhelmed by a suicidal spirit. But what truly changed my life was encountering God's voice—Yahweh’s words that disrupted my darkest thoughts and opened a new path. This divine intervention was not just a momentary relief but a transformative call that led me through repentance and faith. Studying Romans 8:15 further enriched my understanding of my identity in Christ. The Scripture’s talk about receiving the Spirit of adoption resonated powerfully with me. Knowing that I am no longer a slave to fear but a beloved child of God gave me a profound sense of belonging and security. This assuredness helped replace my past anguish with hope and confidence. I’ve also learned that spiritual deliverance can precede formal repentance—Yahweh’s mercy and grace reach us even when we are lost, and His call can change a person’s life direction instantly. This realization has helped me approach others struggling with despair more compassionately, encouraging them that there is always hope before and after they come to faith. The meanings of "spirit" and "soul" discussed in the article helped me conceptualize the struggles I faced—not just physical distress but the battle within my inner self, my emotions, and my conscience. Recognizing this gave a fuller picture of what healing entails, involving mind, spirit, and soul. If you or someone you know is wrestling with hopelessness or fear, remember my story as a testimony that divine intervention is possible. Accepting God’s love and identity as His child can be the key to overcoming even the darkest moments. It’s a journey worth taking, filled with grace, new beginnings, and everlasting hope.
