Perfect Union & the Power Shift: Breaking Church Dependency and Walking in Real Union with Christ

If Part 1 was me pulling the fire alarm, Part 2 is me walking you into the burning room and showing you exactly what’s on fire. In Perfect Union, I’m not just venting about church culture. I’m exposing a system that has trained believers to live like spiritual renters in a house they actually own. And until we see that, we will keep asking people for permission to be who God already said we are.

Let’s go deeper.

When You Don’t Know You’re in Union, You Live Like You’re on Trial

If you don’t really believe you are one spirit with Christ (1 Cor. 6:17), you’ll spend your whole Christian life auditioning:

• Auditioning for God’s approval

• Auditioning for leadership’s validation

• Auditioning for a “spot” in ministry

• Auditioning for basic spiritual rights: to pray, to hear God, to walk in power

  
  

You start to think:

“If I just serve enough, sow enough, submit enough, maybe I’ll finally be worthy.”

So even when you love God, you secretly feel like:

• A guest in the Kingdom

• A volunteer in God’s house

• A member of a religious organization

  
  

But not a son. Not a daughter. Not someone who is actually joined to the Lord. That’s what happens when we preach church membership harder than we preach union with Christ.

The Three Big Lies of Religious Tradition

Here’s where I start to feel that Bane energy again because once you see these lies, you can’t unsee them.

1. The Lie of Dependence:

“You need us to access God.”

We don’t say it like that out loud, but we build systems around it.

• “You need my covering.”

• “You can’t hear God clearly without accountability to this house.”

• “Don’t move, don’t decide, don’t step out unless we confirm it.”

  
  

Covering and accountability are good when they’re biblical. But when they turn into control, they create spiritual dependence that keeps people in chains.

2. The Lie of Distance:

“God is close to the platform, far from the pew.”

We act like:

• God moves strongest near the altar, but not in your living room.

• The anointing is thick on the microphone, but not in your cubicle.

• Heaven listens hard when a “man of God” prays, but halfway ignores a regular believer.

  
  

That’s distance theology. It’s not Bible. It’s branding.

3. The Lie of Delay:

“One day, you’ll be ready.”

There’s always this mysterious later:

• Later you’ll walk in power.

• Later you’ll really know who you are.

• Later you’ll start your assignment.

  
  

Delay becomes doctrine. Meanwhile, the Bible says you’ve already been blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ and seated with Him (past tense).

What Union with Christ Actually Means (Beyond Churchy Language)

We’ve thrown around phrases like “in Christ” and “union with Christ” so much that they almost became background noise. In Perfect Union, I slow it down and put weight back on those words.

Union with Christ means:

• You are not just following Jesus; you are joined to Him.

• You don’t visit His presence; His Spirit lives in you.

• You’re not trying to climb up to God; God came and made His home in you.

  
  

So instead of:

“Lord, come be with me”

it becomes:

“Lord, thank You that You are with me, in me, and working through me right now.”

That changes how you:

• Pray

• Walk into a room

• Handle spiritual warfare

• Approach Scripture

• See your own life

  
  

Union says:

“I’m not out here trying to get close enough. Jesus brought me in.”

What It Looks Like When Power Returns to the People

Let me paint the picture of what I believe Perfect Union will help unlock. When believers know they are truly joined to Christ:

• Prayer meetings change – People stop spectating and start praying from authority, not insecurity.

• Worship shifts – It’s less about chasing goosebumps and more about responding to a God who is already present in His people.

• Leadership gets lighter and healthier – Leaders shift from controlling to equipping, from owning people’s destinies to stewarding their growth.

• Homes become altars – Families realize revival doesn’t have to be imported from a conference; it can start at the kitchen table.

• Calling stops being mysterious – You stop waiting for a prophet to tell you what God has been whispering to you for years.

  
  

Power returning to the people doesn’t mean chaos. It means alignment with what God actually said is true about His Body.

What I’m Not Saying (Let’s Clear This Up)

Whenever we start talking about overturning religious systems and calling out tradition, people get nervous:

• “So you’re saying we don’t need pastors?”

• “You’re saying nobody should be submitted to a house?”

• “You’re saying we don’t need order, covering, or leadership?”

  
  

No. Hear me:

• I believe in pastors, elders, shepherds, and order.

• I believe in spiritual family, correction, and accountability.

• I believe in local churches as vital, powerful expressions of the Kingdom.

  
  

What I do not believe in is:

• Leaders using fear to keep people small

• Systems that mute the Word of God under the weight of “how we do it here”

• Teaching that makes you more loyal to a brand than to Jesus

• A culture that treats believers like spiritual minors forever needing permission slips!

  
  

I’m not calling for rebellion; I’m calling for alignment with Scripture and maturity.

Why Part 2 of this Blog Matters for Perfect Union

Part 1 (the first blog) was me saying:

“Church, we have a problem. The Word got demoted. Tradition got promoted.”

Part 2 is me saying:

“Here’s how that problem shows up in your everyday life and why union with Christ is the remedy.”

In Perfect Union, I’m not just debunking religious lies. I’m walking you into a new way of seeing yourself:

• Not as a background extra in God’s story

• Not as a permanent spiritual child waiting for someone to “release” you

• But as someone already joined to the Lord, already carrying His Spirit, already invited into a life of real power, intimacy, and purpose.

  
  

Where We’re Going Next

In the next part of this journey, we’re going to get even more specific:

• How to discern when tradition is speaking louder than Scripture

• How to renew your mind around union with Christ

• How to detox from manipulation and step into healthy, biblical community

• Practical ways to walk out your identity without becoming arrogant, rogue, or isolated

  
  

Because this isn’t just about calling something out. It’s about calling you up. You were not saved to sit quietly and survive. You were joined to the Lord to live, move, and walk in His life.

Welcome to Part 2 of this journey. The power shift has already started.

Embracing Your Identity in Christ

Let’s dive deeper into what it means to embrace our identity in Christ. This is crucial for our spiritual growth. When we understand who we are in Him, we can walk confidently in our calling.

The Importance of Identity

Knowing your identity in Christ is foundational. It shapes how you see yourself and how you interact with the world. If you see yourself as a mere servant, you’ll act like one. But if you see yourself as a child of God, you’ll approach life with boldness.

Living Out Your Identity

Living out your identity means stepping into the fullness of what God has for you. It’s about recognizing that you have the authority to pray, to heal, and to share the Gospel. You’re not just a spectator; you’re an active participant in God’s Kingdom.

The Role of Community

Community plays a vital role in this journey. Surrounding yourself with like-minded believers can help you grow. They can encourage you, hold you accountable, and remind you of your identity when you forget. Together, we can spur one another on toward love and good deeds.

Conclusion: The Journey Ahead

As we continue this journey together, remember that you are not alone. You are part of a larger body, a community of believers who are all seeking to deepen their relationship with Christ. Let’s embrace our identity, step into our calling, and watch as God moves powerfully in our lives.

The journey to revival and spiritual growth is just beginning. Let’s walk it out together, fully aware of who we are in Christ. The world is waiting for us to rise up and shine!