Curse - Contamination
“Blessings Over Curses Through Breastfeeding”
In our daily lives, we often focus on the tangible aspects of health and well-being, such as the cleanliness of our food and the environment we live in. However, there is another layer of nurturing that goes beyond the physical—one that touches on the spiritual and emotional dimensions of our lives. This concept, often referred to as "spiritual contamination," pertains to how our inner state, emotions, and intentions can influence the well-being of those we care for.
When we talk about spiritual contamination, we consider how negative emotions, unresolved issues, or harmful attitudes can affect the purity and positivity of our nurturing practices. For mothers, this is especially pertinent during the intimate act of breastfeeding. Just as we are mindful of the physical cleanliness of our surroundings, it is equally important to consider the emotional and spiritual environment we create for our children.
Breastfeeding is not only a physical act of providing nourishment but also a deeply personal and spiritual exchange between mother and child. The energy and mindset we bring into this act can profoundly impact our baby's emotional and spiritual well-being. In this blog, we will explore the significance of being mindful of our spiritual state while breastfeeding, share personal insights and testimonies, and discuss how we can create a nurturing environment that fosters both physical and spiritual health for our children.
Question: Do you bless your food before you eat it? If you have a family, do you bless the food before the family partakes? When you are dining in a restaurant or grabbing a quick bite to eat from a fast-food establishment with a C or A safety food score, do you bless your food before you take a bite? Do you even check the health score to see what you are eating?
Why do you bless your food? Is it because you cannot see the kitchen, or because you don’t know the spirit of the cook and whether they made your food with love that day? Whatever the case may be, what you eat can affect you not only physically but spiritually.
What do I mean? Have you ever heard the saying, “Cooking with LOVE?” Well, “cooking with love” means preparing food with a loving spirit, attention, and genuine affection—putting your heart into making a meal that is both nourishing and enjoyable for others. We can dive deeper into this, but I will stop there.
When you breastfeed your beautiful bundle of joy, do you clean your breast first after a long day or running errands on a hot day? Do you bless the milk or check your state of mind before putting your breast in your baby’s mouth? Do you pray for your baby or yourself before releasing what you are dealing with from within? These are things we often overlook, but the Holy Spirit brought these considerations to my attention, and now I am here to share the grace.
Small Testimony: One month ago, I was emotionally struggling. I had a C-section, came home, and received news that my “MAMA” had passed away to Heaven, which was painful. I experienced days of heavy grieving, upset, and confusion. I even dare to say that while dealing with these emotions, I faced other chains that were not fully broken within me. I was seeking daily deliverance because I wanted to be at peace and FREE. As a Christian mother, freedom is my portion, and I was determined to step into it. Because of God’s mercy, grace, peace, and most importantly, His love for me, I received my deliverance.
The point in sharing this testimony is to show that we are human, yes! But after being born again in the Spirit, we become children of God. After stepping into a new life in Christ, it is crucial to understand that we are part of the blessing and not the curse. Life happens, but we must remember that when we move forward, we must do so in the BLESSINGS and not the curse. Some of us have had ways, habits, and actions that showed we were once part of the curse, but God has brought this to our attention through His Word and has washed us clean. We must still be careful, for as we continue in life, the enemy will always try to kill, steal, and destroy. We must stand firm! Thank You, Jesus, for sending the gift of the Holy Spirit, who is our helper. He will help direct our path and keep us from curses. Even if some of us are in the midst of being delivered from certain curses, habits, or ways, the Holy Spirit will teach us how not to pass what we are working on to our child—even during breastfeeding.
One day, I was really upset about a certain matter, and let’s be honest, when we are upset, sometimes the Holy Scriptures are not the first thing that comes to mind. I was very upset, and this was right before I had to feed my 2-week-old. God stopped me immediately and urged me to pray for his feeding and to bless my son before giving him the milk from my breast. I understood right away why and followed His instruction.
I took a deep breath, looked into my baby’s eyes, and from my heart, I said, “Lord, thank You for Your direction. Thank You that whatever I am dealing with is not my son’s portion. Thank You, Lord, that this baby was born into Generational Blessings and not Generational Curses. Anything that is not his portion, I thank You that it will not be passed down to him. Thank You, Lord, that no hurt, harm, or danger will come to him physically or spiritually from breastfeeding or anything else. In Jesus’s name, I pray, AMEN!”
That alone showed me that breastfeeding is very important spiritually. If yelling at a child out of anger can affect them, what do you think breastfeeding an infant while in an unsettling spirit will do? That is like taking food off the floor and giving it to your baby; it’s also like making your child go to an establishment with a failed safety food score to eat. What are we as mothers passing down to our children? Is it unintentional curses? Breastfeeding is a beautiful and intimate journey that God has allowed us mothers to experience, but it can be harmful without us knowing. I urge you, from one mother to another, to slow down and be mindful of our actions, especially when we are breastfeeding. Yes, we love our babies, but God loves them more, and He will show us how to love properly.
In considering the impact of our actions on our children, Proverbs 13:22 reminds us, “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just” (KJV). This verse highlights the significance of creating a legacy that extends beyond our own lives, impacting our children's children. Just as we strive to leave material inheritances, we must also be mindful of the spiritual and emotional legacy we pass on. By nurturing our children with love and mindfulness, especially in intimate moments like breastfeeding, we contribute to a blessing that extends across generations, ensuring that our legacy is one of grace and positivity.
Note: There are many ways curse contamination can affect one’s life besides breastfeeding, even if unintentionally. No matter what life looks like or takes you through, our kids do not deserve to bear our cross. Leaving them to break curses that we did not recognize—curses that our parents left us to break—is not the blessing! Leaving them to break curses from unholy habits that were never our portion is also not their portion. As I leave you with this thought-provoking content, I pray that God gives you wisdom on how to walk your own walk so that your child(ren) can live a life without a curse cycle; instead, let the blessing continue to flow.
Please share how this article has impacted your perspective or describe your experiences in this area. Your insights could offer valuable GRACE to the next mother.
