“In the name of Jesus Christ, I hereby renounce and break any and all soul ties formed between myself and [person’s name] due to fornication [or adultery]. I likewise cancel all destructive effects of these ungodly soul ties. I ask for the Lord’s forgiveness for my transgressions, and that He will grant me the strength to avoid destructive soul ties from this point forward. Amen. ”
“Lord Jesus, I humbly pray that you will help me to break [or prevent] any soul ties between myself and [person’s name] due to our sexual [or physical] encounter. Help me to follow in your righteous path and seek out only those soul ties that will nourish my spirit and bring me closer to you. In your holy name I pray, Amen. ”
“Dear Heavenly Father, in your name I reject and sever all soul ties between myself and [person’s name]. I have committed fornication [or adultery] in my heart and ask for your forgiveness for my sinful thoughts. I renounce all harmful effects of these ungodly soul ties from now on, with the help of my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. ” Some people believe that viewing pornography, especially if accompanied by masturbation, creates soul ties between the viewer and the person(s) viewed—despite the lack of personal knowledge or connection. From this point of view, it’s no different from developing lustful urges for a neighbor. [4] X Research source
“In the name of Jesus Christ my Savior, I hereby reject and renounce all soul ties caused by the abuse perpetrated upon me by [person’s name, if known]. With your strength I am able to forgive them and fervently hope that they will choose repentance and renewal under your care. I will not forget what happened, but I will break any and all bonds between this person and myself. I do this with your help and in your name, Amen. ”
“Jesus my eternal Lord and Savior, in your name and through your power I hereby break all harmful ties between myself and [person’s name and their relation to you]. I renounce and reject their ungodly influence upon my life, and I thank you, Lord Jesus, for your saving grace and compassion. Amen. ”
“Almighty God, relying on your strength I hereby cut any and all ungodly soul ties between myself and [person’s name]. I ask your forgiveness for allowing myself to be led astray as a result of a false friendship, and I ask for wisdom in choosing friends in the future. In your name I pray, Amen. ”
Keep a journal in which you can freely express your thoughts and feelings about your soul ties. Your journal entries can be very structured or completely unstructured—what’s truly important is putting things down on paper so you can reflect and respond. Write a letter to the person you have the undesirable soul tie with. The act of writing down your experience and your desire to break the bond will give you greater clarity and comfort. Burn or tear up the letter afterward instead of actually sending it to the other person.
Getting rid of the items—maybe even ritually burning them—may directly help to break the soul tie. Plus, clearing away these reminders will definitely help you to move forward with your life.
It’s not always possible to completely break off contact—for instance, if you’re breaking a soul tie with a co-parent to your child. In this case, reduce the contact to the bare minimum necessary.
To take the imagery even further, visualize yourself and the other person on individual life rafts connected by a rope. Cut the rope and watch as your rafts drift ever further apart on the open sea.
In some cases it may be appropriate and cathartic to forgive the other person directly, but forgiving them privately in your own heart often provides the release and relief you’re seeking. For instance, if you’ve already broken off contact with the person, don’t feel as though you need to resume it in order to forgive them. Encourage yourself to find and offer forgiveness, but don’t rush the process. Forgive others and yourself on your own timetable. You might say something like the following to yourself: “I forgive Kathy for pursuing me even though she knew I was engaged, and I forgive myself for succumbing to her advances. We both were wrong, but I am ready to let go and look forward. ”
If you’re feeling isolated or ashamed, remember that you are far from the first or the last person to be trapped by a harmful soul tie. Get the help you need, and be confident that you can and will break this soul tie!
