What would you do if you were confronted by demons? Would you resort to obeah or allow the Holy Spirit to take charge? Presenter, Anthony Gordon explored this concept as it relates to ‘Facing the Demons of the Past’ during his second presentation of the series. Comparing the introspection which he frequently encouraged to a surgical procedure, the therapist identified such demons existing in the mind like fear, anxiety, torment which are coloured by emotions such as regret, guilt and shame and which can lead to devastation, destruction and even death.

Painful reflections, idiosyncrasies, flashback, sexual molestation, sibling rivalry and abandonment are just a few of the issues that were exposed as the main factors which lead to results such as paranoia, impaired relationships, maladjustment in life and post traumatic stress disorder. Had it not been for the fool-proof methods of dealing with the demons which were presented, the entire group would have felt hopeless. The Presenter gave the assurance that all the issues outlined could be successfully eradicated if we allow the demons of the past to meet the God of the present.

Solutions were anchored in scriptures such as Philippians 2:5, Romans 12:2 and Psalm 45:2. As we wrestle against the subtle forces which are set at destroying God’s original family ideals we are encouraged to let the mind of Christ be in us so that we can overcome the ‘demons’ that seek to haunt us.