" For the weapons of our warfare are not CARNAL , but mighty through God to the pulling down of STRONG HOLDS ; Casting down IMAGINATIONS , and every HIGH THING that EXALTETH itself against the KNOWLEDGE of GOD , and bringing into CAPTIVITY every thought to the OBEDIENCE of Christ " - 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

THE BATTLE FOR THE MIND

In the book of Daniel 10:12-13, the angel told Daniel, " don't be afraid, God has heard your prayers ever since the first day you decided to HUMBLE yourself in order to gain UNDERSTANDING ."

Where does HUMILITY begin? Where does UNDERSTANDING begin? In the mind. Knowledge and Revelation will bring you understanding.

So the angel continued, I have come in answer to your prayer. I took so long because the Prince of kingdom of persia OPPOSED me for 21 days and prevented me from bringing in the answers to your prayers - Then Micheal one of the chief angels came to help me.

From this narrative we see that answers to our prayers are capable of being blocked. This shows that God answers prayers, but the answers could be blocked from getting to you. LISTEN, some of the things you are still praying for, the answers were released long time ago.

Now is there the possibility that in your case, your mind and your thought patterns is preventing the answers from coming to you? Note, that there is a battle raging for our minds- between God and the Devil- whoever we support will end up the winner-

God wants to influence you for good using your mind and the devil wants to influence you for evil still using your mind. Therefore you must be alert and careful about what you permit into your thought life- you need to be careful what you watch and what you hear. Take pornography, that’s a common one- I was told at an early age how pornography ruined lives and I have seen people struggle with it- you may think you are not physically involved when you watch it- but eventually time will reveal you- a stronghold will take over your mind, your life will be affected and you will be physically involved because of what you watched

Some of you are in various levels of addictions- If you are already in addiction bondages- there is hope for you- that’s what REBIRTH is all about- transforming lives and impacting generations

- We are told that the weapons of our warfare - are not carnal but mighty through God to pulling down of strongholds - casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God - and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 10:4-5)

The Spirit of God wants each of you to capture any DEMONIC STRONGHOLDS that hold you captive and strengthen the stronghold of the Holy Spirit in you.

WHAT IS A STRONG HOLD

Generally a stronghold is an area of darkness within our mind or personality that causes ongoing spiritual, emotional and\or behavioural problems.

For instance, we can be genuinely born-again, and sincere in our faith, but have an ongoing struggle with addictions, thoughts, emotions, and habits that wage war against our relationship with Christ and our fellow human beings. So we pray, we study, and we attempt to discipline ourselves, but often find the “ problem ” is resistant to real change.

A STRONGHOLD is, “a fortress in the spiritual dimension of your life from which the enemy operates, undermining God’s good purposes for your life, which then results in unhealthy habits and thought patterns which can be very difficult to break free from .”

The defining mark of a stronghold is It's RECURRING PATTERN. Strongholds manifest by consistent habit patterns such as; selfishness, dishonesty, pride, being inconsiderate, greed, lust, destructive anger, envy, laziness, gluttony, impatience , self-pity, alcoholism and all the other negative attitudes you can name.

How do you develop a strong hold? Something, somebody, a system or situation will lead you into temptation. A need to satisfy illegally perhaps, you do it once, twice, thrice, regularly, then it becomes a frequent thing you do without thinking, even though you know it is not right. Gradually a fortress is built in the spiritual dimension of your life from which the enemy now begins to operates, undermining God’s good purposes for your life, which then results in unhealthy habits and thought patterns which can be very difficult to break free from .”

Then an area of darkness within your mind or personality is established that causes ongoing spiritual, emotional and\or behavioural problems for you.

Before I zoom on, let me quickly interject that, just one word from someone can make or unmake you. People can say or do something that has the potential to forever change you. Even a single word of rejection, if not managed appropriately, can fester and grow and profoundly impact our emotional and spiritual health.

We have to remember we have an enemy who plans, who lays in wait, and who looks for opportunity and If given an opportunity the devil will speak his lies into our lives. If allowed, his lies can then turn a small hurt into a life-long bondage.

So take note, that People who suffer serious emotional trauma are prime candidates for spiritual strongholds. Ongoing memories of painful events prepare the heart to accept the suggestions of darkness.

If we're preoccupied with our painful past then we will not be able live out the redemptive victories of Christ; we will not be able to grow in faith and we will not be able to possess and walk out our New Identity in Christ.

Painful memories can and will drive us to bitterness, hatred, anxiety, or depression, but the Word of God will bring us healing and ReBirth.

For how many years has a STRONGHOLD threatened your SECURITY in the heart of your THOUGHT 💭 life? Isn’t it about time we went up there and captured it and set you free?

In scripture, Ancient Babylon also was built up as a seemingly invincible stronghold. But Jeremiah 51:53 declared, "‘ Even if Babylon reaches the sky and fortifies her lofty stronghold, I will send destroyers against her ,’ declares the LORD ." And so HE did, sending Cyrus and the Medo-Persians to take the stronghold, by diverting the river that flowed through the city and marching in on the riverbed!

God knows all about your strongholds and addictions and He knows how to take them down— and He’ll tell you how to do it, if you’re willing to fight! When you come up against a stronghold in your life, do you just want to give up? Or are you going to willing to fight to take the stronghold?

Strongholds are captured by people who are willing to fight, people with gumption! If you are willing, God will help you. The Word and the Spirit of God will show you how.

Remember - Satan and his minions want to capture the minds of people: the mind is the citadel of the soul. He who CONTROLS the MIND CONTROLS a very STRATEGIC PLACE!

If you want the abundant life and peace that Jesus promised, you must let his Spirit capture the stronghold up there- your mind!

How do you allow the Holy Spirit to capture the stronghold?

TO BE CONTINUED....

🔥PRAYER POINTS🔥

1. We pray that all the ANSWERS to our PRAYERS that have been BLOCKED will be released unto us by the power of the Holy Spirit.

2. We pray for deliverance and healing for all of our family members and friends in various forms of addictions; alcohol, sex, gambling, masturbation, technology etc.

Shalom and God bless you.

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