The Thermostat of The Ungrateful

Ungrateful individuals can often be remarkable yet difficult to understand. If you've interacted with such individuals, you've likely noticed that they have an insatiable desire for more, without showing appreciation for what they already have or what others have done for them, while also feeling entitled to others' resources and services. I have titled this lesson "The Thermostat of the Ungrateful." I chose this title because there is a clear connection between a thermostat and the mentality of an ungrateful individual. A thermostat is a regulating device that regulates the air temperature in any air-controlled environment. If the thermostat is broken, the air conditioning system loses its ability to control the air in that environment. Before I proceed, I would like to clarify that there is a significant distinction between being ungrateful and simply not expressing gratitude. People have different ways of communicating their appreciation, which may differ from how we would express gratitude. Of course, this is acceptable because we are all different. However, an ungrateful person takes things for granted and possesses an almost demonic sense of entitlement. They are intoxicated with selfishness, negativity, chronic complainers, and they're always critical of others. Let's revisit the comparison between a thermostat and an unappreciative person's mindset. As previously mentioned, the thermostat manages the air in an air-controlled environment. However, the thermostat for the ungrateful individual would be their "shame." You're wondering how shame is supposed to act as a thermostat for the ungrateful individual. Let's define the word shame, and it will eventually make sense. Shame is a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior. If an ungrateful person's shame mechanism is not functioning correctly, they may lose the ability to regulate their behavior in certain areas of their life. This can lead to them repeatedly asking for favors without considering your feelings, always borrowing and begging from you. In addition, they may become defensive if you confront them about their insensitive behavior towards you. Nevertheless, the most challenging area for anyone encountering such a person is their annoying, arrogant sense of entitlement. As a counselor, I either meet such people or counsel those who have encountered them. Amazingly, I have discovered two predominant qualities in most ungrateful people that have become pillars in their foundation. The first quality is jealousy. Yes, this may seem odd, but indulge me for a moment. Ungrateful individuals tend to unconsciously direct their negative behavior toward those they envy. This is their way of punishing those individuals for their success. Therefore, whenever they require resources or assistance, they seek help from those they envy. However, if you refuse their request, they will politely accept it but may speak ill of you behind your back to mutual friends, portraying you as an unkind, selfish, and mean person. This leads to my second observation of ungrateful people. Ungrateful people often possess the trait of being skilled dissemblers. A dissembler is someone who hides their true thoughts or emotions. In simpler terms, a dissembler is a deceitful person. They will go to any lengths to achieve their goals, despite their broken thermostat (which is a shame). Their tool of choice would be flattery and playing the victim to manipulate you. They always paint a negative picture of their circumstances and claim the world is against them, conveniently leaving out any mention of those who helped them. Then, they will praise you, saying how generous and helpful you are, while hiding their true feelings (jealousy) to get something from you. I think such people are covertly disrespectful, with a mild hint of bullying their victims. In other words, due to their entitlement complex, they will subtly put you in an uncomfortable position through another one of their requested favors, which would almost be impossible for you to say no to. Despite inconveniencing you, they will shower you with compliments, such as "I really appreciate" and "I don't know what I would do without you," to persuade you to grant them the favor. I came across a scripture that references the dissembler quality of an ungrateful person, and here is what it said. "A person who hates dissembles with their lips and stores deceit within themselves. When he speaks fair, believe him not, for his heart has seven abominations. Whose hatred is covered by deceit, nevertheless, his wickedness shall be exposed before the entire congregation" Proverbs 26:24-26 Here are thirteen signs of an ungrateful person: 1. They are never satisfied with what you've done for them. 2. They take advantage of your kindness. 3. Always negative, critical, and finding fault with others. 4. They are pretty calculating and deceptive. 5. They take you for granted. 6. They unashamedly express a sense of entitlement. 7. They consistently blame others for their problems. 8. They are challenging to work with and can be uncooperative. 9. They are excellent at flattering you when they need favors. 10. They have a victim mentality. 11. They do not care about your feelings. 12. They are master manipulators. 13. They disrespectfully violate your boundaries. HOW TO MANAGE UNGRATEFUL PEOPLE Addressing the issue is usually recommended when someone's behavior is problematic. However, it's not uncommon for ungrateful individuals to twist the situation and portray you as the unappreciative one, despite all that you've done for them. But if that approach doesn't work, setting boundaries and saying no when necessary is essential. These individuals can be persistent and shameless in their requests, so please be firm with your decision. If boundaries and saying no still don't work, the best course of action may be to ignore them entirely. Being bold and firm in your efforts towards these people is essential. If all attempts to resolve this issue have been unsuccessful, it may be in your best interest to permanently distance yourself from these individuals. Evidently, they are not true friends and are only interested in using you. Kevin L A Ewing ewinglakevin@icloud.com kevinlaewing.blogspot.com www.kevinlaewing.com

Experience Is The Best Teacher

Most things can be misleading due to their packaging. Beautiful packaging can hide terrible content, and unpleasant packaging can contain something beautiful.

Many of us can agree that what we see on the outside, such as packaging, can sometimes be different from what's inside. Our mistakes in life often stem from accepting things at face value and foolishly believing that appearances accurately represent what's inside. Unfortunately, we live in a world where honesty has been replaced with dishonesty. Experience has taught us the valuable lesson of looking before we leap.

I want to tell someone this morning, "Please remember, not everything that glitters is gold." It's important to carefully examine anything that seems like a fresh start, a great deal, a new relationship, a job offer, or anything else. Your responsibility is to do thorough research, ask questions, and focus on substance rather than appearance. In the end, it's the substance that you'll have to deal with, not the temporary attractive packaging. Jesus Christ gave us a great principle that, if followed, will allow us to recognize content over packaging. Jesus said, "You will know them by their fruit" (Matthew 7:16).

The fruit of anything is a telltale sign of not only the contents but also defines whatever it is producing that particular fruit. For example, an apple can only be made by an apple tree. In other words, the fruit is just the evidence of what tree produced it.

I don't know who you are, but you must grasp this understanding. Your decision to follow the packaging will force you to deal with unnecessary content. Unfortunately, most folks tolerate the undesired contents with the hope that they'll be exposed to the packaging again........... My mother repeatedly told me, "A little can tell you what a lot will be like." My words of wisdom to you on this beautiful morning. Focus on the fruit produced by that person, place, or thing. As a reminder, a fruit is the result of a seed. Hence, what they're consistently producing reveals who they really are. And at the same time, warning you that their packaging is a mere distraction from their contents. ~Kevin L A Ewing~

A Reward Awaits Those That Will Follow Godly Instructions

 Something beautiful and very much unexpected is about to unfold for someone. The Lord said to tell you not to hold on to more than you need. Instead, you must share it with others, especially those in a lower position than yourself. Further, your assistance and making provisions for others must not be limited to those who can eventually assist you but also those who may have been unfair to you.

He said to tell you that, as crazy as his instructions may seem to you, The spiritual implications of those instructions will produce more of what you are about to receive "IF" you obey or cause you to be in a far worse state than you currently are if you choose to disobey.

The results of your obedience or disobedience will be based on the following principles, which will determine your future outcome, " There are those that will share with others, and it will result in an increase for them. Then, some decide to keep everything they have to themselves, automatically producing poverty. A

generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will one day be refreshed himself, Proverbs 11:24-25. This word is just ANOTHER confirmation of the Lord asking you to release into the life or even the lives of others so that he can channel increase to yours!!

God is watching over his word to perform it, my friend and he has promised that his word cannot return unto him void. Obedience is by far better than sacrifice!

~Kevin L A Ewing~

This Kind!

 Jesus Christ made a profound statement to his disciples regarding the invisible agents of evil that are consistently attacking us. In fact, his statement made it unequivocally clear that not all evil spirits are of the same rank or on the same level and must be handled differently.

In Jesus' statement, he was advising his disciples, who were apparently baffled as to why Jesus could cast out an evil spirit from a particular person. They were not able to do the same. Jesus said, "This "KIND" will only come out or be eradicated from a person through prayer and fasting" Matthew 17:21.

Today, I want to talk about a set of evil spirits typical among all humans. They are the tormenting spirits of Panic and anxiety attacks. I have suffered from such attacks and eventually became very frustrated in several attempts to rid myself of them, but they would still visit me. For some folks, the experience would come about as a sudden and overwhelming fear, an abnormal fear of dying, being fearful of enclosed environments, the abnormal fear of speaking in public, etc. In fact, anything or any setting that creates abnormal, unexplained fear will fall under panic or anxiety attacks.

I am also confident that many of you have seen your local Doctors. They, of course, would have superscribed medication such as Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, or any other antidepressants that are supposed to either prevent the attacks or lessen the frequency of it. I am also confident that those who took this medication can say, for the most part, that the medicine made them sluggish, sleepy, etc. However, inevitably, you still had your bouts with unbearable and disgusting feelings of anxiety and panic attacks.

Well, like in so many of my articles. I am sure you would discover that due to my knowledge of the spiritual realm and my concrete belief in that realm. I found that panic and anxiety attacks in their original state are spiritual. I am suggesting that they are actual spirits or a legion of demonic spirits that systematically launch an attack on their victims to disable them, particularly in progress or potential development. Again, the victim will feel a sense of overwhelming fear, their minds racing with the worst thoughts possibly regarding the particular area they're being attacked in, accompanied in most cases by profuse sweating, fatigue, confusion, and a sense of being immobile. As a result, the victim shuts down and is discouraged from progressing in whatever area they are going or attempting to advance.

Now, in drawing a reference to the biblical story mentioned in Matthew 17:14- 21, It was recorded that a confident man came bowing to Jesus, begging him to have mercy on his son, whom he labeled a Lunatic and very angry. The father said that his son was so messed up that he would throw himself into a blazing fire and make several attempts to drown himself. Well, just like in today's world, we see and observe such occurrences as something physical and, at the same time, dismiss or never ever entertain the thought that what could be happening is spiritual.

The man then explained to Jesus that he even had his son to Jesus' disciples, who also failed to administer some form of help to this young man. Long story short, Jesus eventually healed the boy to the amazement of his disciples, so much so that his disciples asked Him how Jesus might have been able to heal the young man, and they could not do the same.

Jesus' response forces us, the readers of this particular story, and of course with his disciples back during that period, that the young man's physical behavior was just the result of what had been orchestrated by evil spirits. As long as his symptoms were addressed from a physical standpoint, failure was inevitable for whoever attempted to secure relief for this young man.

Jesus wrapped up his conclusion of the entire ordeal by indicating in his statement in Matthew 17:21 the phrase "THIS KIND." In essence, he's speaking about a presence or entity that is very much real but invisible to the human eye. Its purpose is to mislead everyone to focus on the visible instead of the invisible operating behind and influencing humans.

Written By: Kevin L A Ewing

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Detecting Monitoring Spirits Through Your Dreams

Before I proceed with today's teaching on detecting monitoring spirits in our dreams. I would like to mention a strange but expected dream I experienced some time ago.

Why did I say that the dream was expected? Well, whenever the kingdom of darkness is exposed through the knowledge of God. I assure you there will be a response, which will undoubtedly be initiated spiritually via our dreams.

In my dream last night, I was in what appeared to be an abandoned area. Along with me was a white gentleman who seemed to be a pilot friend. In this dream, he was running away from this cat, which was abnormally aggressive towards him. The cat was relentless in its pursuit of my friend.

Strangely enough, while I was watching this unfold, there was a light green vehicle about thirty feet diagonally across from where I was standing. This car was filled with about three cats and what appeared to be a brownish-looking dog. Anyway, the cat that was pursuing my friend saw me. When he saw me, he stopped attacking my friend and began following me. As with all my dreams, there was no fear, nor did I attempt to move. However, for some reason or another, there was some invisible barrier around me that this vicious cat could not get beyond to attack me. The cat became even more aggressive, almost behaving like a human being in a rage.

The cats I mentioned earlier in the car became upset and began to behave aggressively. They eventually jumped out of the car's window, approaching me with rage and aggression. Suddenly, I heard a voice, almost as if it came from within me, that said, "Say in the name of Jesus." Like clockwork, I said to this cat, "In the name of Jesus," when I stated that it was as if the cat was electrocuted and fell to the ground with its body having uncontrollable convulsions and ending as if it was in a rigor mortis state.

As they were about to leap towards me, again I said, "In the name of Jesus," repeating this statement of course, and they all fell to the ground, only this time they were all side by side, displaying uncontrollable convulsions and eventually died.

These cats symbolize monitoring spirits sent by witchcraft practitioners to track and record their victims. The information gathered from their victims would be used for future attacks against their victims. The victim, of course, has no knowledge of this. They need to gain such understanding in this area of spiritual warfare. These cats can also be Witches attacking their victims in their dreams. Therefore, if you dream of cats watching you in your dreams or following you, the dream indicates monitoring spirits in your life. If you dream of seeing birds chasing you, moving in a circular motion over your head, or even stationary watching you, the dream reveals monitoring spirits in your life. This also explains why your enemy knows your every move.

In other instances, many folks have encounters with monitoring spirits but dismiss it as if their minds are playing tricks on them. For example, I am sure most folks have had the experience of sleeping or about to go to sleep, and they felt something holding or pressing down on them in their bed or wherever they were lying. Now, this person is fully conscious; maybe the Television is on their spouse or whoever is near them, but they can not talk or move for some reason. Again, it's almost as if they've become paralyzed. In other instances, you would feel the presence of someone or something entering a particular room you're in. Sometimes, you'd feel the hair on your skin rise, the atmosphere becomes thick, or you experience a sense of claustrophobia.

In other cases, some folks would see dark shadows or images flash by them in their homes or specific places. In extreme cases, folks would see manifestations of a tall, dark man standing a certain distance away from them, more like a silhouette of a person standing in complete silence. In another case, a beautiful woman would manifest herself again, being silent for the most part. I have had instances where a person would experience certain electronics in their home malfunctioning or losing power. For example, they were acutely aware that they had left a particular light, fan, or air conditioner on, only to wake up and discover these things were off, but they didn't turn them off. Remember that these folks are the sole residents of their homes, so obviously, no one else was there to turn these things off.

The sudden appearance of strange animals, such as cats, blackbirds, crows, etc. that mysteriously appear either on your property or across from your property are monitoring spirits. I must also add that the sudden infestation of roaches, rats, centipedes, or any insect manifestation is also a sign of monitoring spirits. One of the more telling signs of monitoring spirits is the appearance of an Owl during the daytime. Also, the formation of a long-legged bird known as a crane appears on your property or any property near you, steering at you, or no matter where you go, certain birds or cats show up, again always watching you.

Be careful of false prophets who use monitoring spirits to deceive people. These spirits, known as mediums, observe and watch whomever they are assigned to watch. If you suddenly experience an infestation of pests like roaches, ants, rats, insects, or snakes in your home, it could be a sign that you are dealing with monitoring spirits. These spirits can retrieve information on their victims through divination and use it to deceive them into thinking that they are receiving messages from the Lord.

You must cancel all dreams where animals or people follow, chase, or even watch you. Ask God to bring spiritual blindness to all monitoring spirits in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth! Pray the whole armor of God of yourself and all that concerns you.

Kevin L A Ewing

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Spiritual Insight Into Witchcraft Dreams

Individuals who are under the influence of witchcraft often experience dreams wherein they are pitted against challenging foes, be they human adversaries, animals, or otherworldly creatures.

In intense witchcraft attacks, the individual might often have recurring dreams of animals, specifically dogs, attacking or attempting to attack them. These dream attacks are caused by evil spirits who take on the form of animals or other creatures and battle against the human spirit of the victim. As a result of these attacks, the victim may feel drained and fatigued even after a seemingly restful night's sleep.

It's important to remember that the intensity of the challenges you face in your dreams can symbolize the unexpected difficulties you may encounter in real life. For instance, if you dream about being attacked by a group of unfamiliar men without much resistance, it could represent significant issues in your waking life. These problems may extend beyond your daily routine and have more severe consequences. For example, a dream like this could foreshadow events such as waking up to a fire in your home, getting into a severe car accident, or experiencing a sudden breakup in a seemingly stable relationship.

When examining the dream further, it's important to note that the victim doesn't seem to fight back against the attacker. Instead, they appear to give in to the attack. We should pay close attention to this.

To clarify, the victim in this dream represents their human spirit or soul rather than their physical body. This suggests their spiritual source is vulnerable to the various spiritual forces working against them. According to spiritual law, "If we faint in the day of adversity, our strength is weak" (Proverbs 24:5). Therefore, the strange men appearing in the dream are actually evil spirits of misfortune, stagnation, poverty, and divorce, among others, overpowering the human spirit and, ultimately, affecting one's life.

I've emphasized that our spiritual life impacts our daily material life. Witchcraft aims to weaken a person spiritually, ultimately affecting their daily life. It involves engaging in rituals and ceremonies as demanded by evil spirits to battle someone spiritually. This typically involves making a spiritual agreement with the spirits, often called an evil covenant.

Once a covenant is established, even evil spirits must follow the rules governing the spiritual realm when interacting with their victims. Simply put, no matter how powerful an evil spirit may be, it must have a valid reason to attack its victim. The law clearly states, "A curse without cause shall not alight" (Proverbs 26:2). Therefore, these spirits closely monitor their victims' lives on a spiritual level, paying attention to unconfessed sins, ancestral covenants, curses, or any actions that go against God's law. As a result, I advise people that if they suspect witchcraft is affecting their lives, they should carefully evaluate what is happening, especially paying attention to their dreams, in line with spiritual principles.

It is common for people to dream of running away from others, whether they are individuals, groups, animals, or unknown assailants. By applying Biblical principles, we can interpret these dreams as reflections of the dreamer's lifestyle and behavior. According to Proverbs 28:1, the wicked flee when there is no danger, while the righteous are bold and brave like lions. Therefore, the dreamer should consider why they were running from their pursuers. If they genuinely embody righteousness, why didn't they stand up to their opponents instead of fleeing?

When it comes to dreams about dogs, those affected by witchcraft often dream of being chased or attacked by dogs. In this context, the dogs symbolize evil spirits. The type and size of the dogs in the dream can indicate the spirit's rank and the threat level against you. These dream experiences are believed to have genuine spiritual implications that can impact your daily life.

For instance, if you've dreamt of being attacked by puppies, it could signify the presence of tormenting spirits seeking to cause you distress. This may manifest in minor accidents such as frequently stubbing your toe or breaking dishes. This pattern of clumsiness could be connected to these dreams. If you often dream of dogs attacking you, it might be a sign that a family member is associated with these spiritual attacks.

The following text discusses the significance of dreaming about being attacked by a Pitbull. This type of dream may symbolize significant challenges in the dreamer's everyday life. Individuals who have such dreams often struggle to remember them, and their attempts to recall the dream may result in fragmented and scattered memories. These difficulties are believed to be signs of witchcraft attacks targeted at the dreamer.

As a result of these attacks, the individual may encounter confusion in various settings and experience unusual rejection. This rejection may manifest as consistent turning away by people who should offer help, support, resources, and opportunities. The attacks may also be associated with feelings of abandonment, leading to overwhelming sensations of loneliness, confusion, and disturbing thoughts regarding death and depression. It's important to note that these attacks primarily target the individual's mental and emotional well-being rather than their physical state. The physical symptoms experienced by the person are seen as a reflection of the spiritual attacks they are facing.

In some cases, if a person is bitten by a dog or another animal in their dream, they may experience unexplained illnesses in their physical body. Victims of such dreams may experience unusual swelling in various body parts. Additionally, they may start to appear older than their actual age. Other symptoms include discoloration on the face and skin diseases that are difficult to cure. The intention behind these actions is to disconnect the victim from reality by diverting their attention towards witchcraft manipulations instead of the power of God.

As these traumatic experiences continue, the individual may frequently have dreams where they lose or misplace their vehicle. Another common dream involves the victim constantly dreaming about their home's roof leaking or strange men working on it. Instead of fixing the roof, the men working on it seem to be destroying it or unable to finish the repairs. As a side note, when dreaming of a house, it is often interpreted as a symbol for a person. In this context, the roof would represent the individual's mind.

Be attentive; having these dreams is usually a sign that witchcraft or sorcery may be directed toward you. It is also important to remember that you are facing a spiritual battle. Any physical harm or negative experiences you may encounter are just a result of what has been achieved against you in the spiritual realm.

To overcome and withstand such evil, you must embrace righteous living. This entails accepting the Lord Jesus Christ as your savior and cultivating a deep relationship with him. If you do not believe in Jesus Christ or if you are a believer with unconfessed sins in your life, you may be vulnerable to witchcraft attacks.

Can someone who doesn't believe in Jesus Christ be delivered from witchcraft attacks? Yes, they can, but it's only a temporary solution. The spirits will eventually return because the person doesn't have the spiritual protection believers in Christ have. This protection is explained in Ephesians 6:11-17. It is in the best interest of a person who has yet to accept Christ as their savior to do so to experience the spiritual benefits of being a believer in Jesus Christ.

As a Christian involved in deliverance, it is essential to prioritize fasting as part of your Christian discipline. Evil spirits have different ranks, and using the appropriate method to expel them based on their level is necessary. According to Matthew 17:21, per scriptural rules, some evil spirits can only be removed through prayer and fasting. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that prayer alone may not be effective in some deliverance situations.

Kevin Ewing

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Is This Message For You?

Today, someone is facing significant challenges in completing projects they have started. You feel overwhelmed and frustrated and require help determining where to begin.

Perhaps you find yourself at work, church, or a friend's house, mentally preparing a list of tasks to tackle once you arrive home. You feel energized and motivated to complete them. However, upon returning home, you suddenly lose all motivation and become lazy, losing interest in your planned tasks.

You may have taken on a lot of commitments, obligations, and promises that seem impossible to fulfill. As a result of desperation to achieve relief, you've implemented an unproductive process of postponing what you should be doing for another day. Some of you are pushing through exhaustion and being pulled in different directions, thinking you must please everyone. It's clear that you need rest, but distractions are making it hard for you to relax or sleep. If this is you, know God has a message for you today.

The Lord's message to you is the Enemy has created specific evil forces to work against you and prevent you from succeeding. One of these forces works by allowing you to plan and build up your hopes and enthusiasm for certain things, but then through the spirit of procrastination, causes you to put it off day after day. Eventually, you realize you have yet to accomplish what you want, which seems impossible to achieve at this stage. This leads to frustration and feelings of inadequacy. The Enemy is pursuing you relentlessly, but his primary strategy is subtly attacking your mind.

He said, your spirit is spiritually malnourished due to your anxiety and frustration and your attention to everything else except his word. Begin to renew, rebuild, and restore your human spirit by decreeing the word of God:

Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices" 2 Corinthians 2:11

He said to remind the Devil that he is a liar John 8:44

For God is not the author of confusion but of peace 1Corinthians 14:33

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee, Isaiah 26:3

Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them, Psalm 119:165

Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world, 1 John 4:4

Heavenly Father, As believers of your only begotten son, Jesus Christ, we humbly ask for your help in permanently disabling the devices of Satan, specifically the spirits of procrastination, inadequacy, failure, lack of enthusiasm, and defeat. Your word states that the same spirit that raised Jesus Christ from the dead resides in us, as mentioned in Romans 8:11. Furthermore, your word encourages us that He who dwells in us is greater than he who is in the world, as stated in 1 John 4:4.

We will continue to have faith until we see the manifestation of your word that says, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me," found in Philippians 4:13. Father God, please hear our prayers and reveal to us anything in our hearts that may hinder our communication with you. We pray in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. Amen.!

Minister Kevin L A Ewing

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