PART 2 – Escape from a Spiritual Trap
If you haven't read Part 1, catch up [here].
After two long years in what they now knew was a spiritually cursed house, the Badmus family was a shadow of who they used to be. Every attempt to leave was blocked, plans collapsed, money vanished, helpers disappeared. They had tried. Several times. Every time they had money or a plan, something would break it apart. It's as if the house wouldn’t let them go.
Desperate and spiritually exhausted, the mother returned to the pastor who had first warned them about the house. The man of God was visibly alarmed.
“You’re still there? You weren’t supposed to stay that long. That’s not just a house—it’s a trap.”
He explained that the house drained life and prosperity from tenants. As the family suffered, the landlord thrived. It all made sense now. The landlord had bought new cars and is rumoured to be building two houses in a new area. He had dedicated the house to dark forces, and the family was unintentionally feeding it with their suffering.
They were not alone. Other tenants may have stayed silent, but many were also shrinking, spiritually and financially.
A 7 Day Fast
The pastor encouraged the family to engage in a 7-day fast and prayer in the church. They agreed.
On the final day of the fast, something unexpected happened.
Out of nowhere, the mother's elder brother who lived abroad and hadn't responded for years called. “I just finished building a house in Nigeria. I need someone I trust to move in and manage it. Do you want it?”
They were stunned. This was the same man they had begged for help countless times, to no avail.
The pastor warned: "Do not bring the blessing into that cursed house. Don't tell the landlord. Just Leave."
Final Hours
They returned home quietly. No celebrations. Just plans.
They packed everything discreetly over two days. When moving day came, they hired a truck large enough to carry all their belongings in one trip. There would be no second chance.
When the truck arrived, the landlord and his wives stood outside, shocked.
They hadn’t seen it coming.
He approached the family angrily, demanding why he wasn’t told. He warned that he wouldn’t return the damage fee or refund the remaining rent.
The mother, having been warned, simply said, “Keep it. We don’t want anything.”
But then came his final move. He produced an envelope filled with cash. He insisted, almost forced that they take it.
They refused.
He grew agitated, trying to stuff the money into the mother’s hand. She flung the house keys on the ground and got into the truck.
As they drove off, they heard him yelling behind them. “You want to ruin what I’m doing! What kind of luck is this? How did they know!?”
They never looked back.
New Beginnings
The new house was everything the previous one was not: peaceful, bright, welcoming.
Within months, the older daughter’s online store revived and grew faster than before. The mother bought a new car, resumed her Uber business, and began to smile again. he younger sister got a well-paying job and regained her confidence.
The household was calm, joyful, and... free.
Final Reflections: Don’t Just Look at the Paint.
Looking back, they understood how spiritual manipulation had held them hostage in plain sight. The beautifully painted walls, the tiled floors, and the “newly completed” look had masked something far deeper.
The pastor’s final warning stayed with them. “Some houses are not just buildings. They’re shrines. Once you enter, you're part of a transaction you didn’t agree to. Before moving into a new house, pray."
To anyone reading this:
- Before moving into a new house, pray seriously.
- Don’t rely on agents alone, ask around the neighborhood.
- If something feels off, listen to your spirit.
Not every cheap or beautiful house is a blessing.
The Badmus family lost two years of their lives, almost everything they owned, and nearly their faith. But through prayer, wisdom, and a miracle, they were rescued.
Some houses are not homes, they're spiritual prisons.
(This story is shared with full permission from the family, anonymously. Their hope is that their ordeal might save someone else.)
“It’s better to lose a little rent than to lose your peace, your money, and your mind.”
Always take caution.
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