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Pulling Down Strongholds

For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.
2 Corinthians 10:3

According to Webster's dictionary a stronghold is
1 : a fortified place
2 a : a place of security or survival

A stronghold can also be a place we have allowed satan to take hold of our thinking or life. This comes from a time when we were weak, tempted, or caved in to thoughts,
desires, or temptations.

A strong hold upon our life. A place that has taken root in our heart and spirit and become
a spiritual bondage within us. Basically enslaved us spiritually until we may not be able to see it or overcome it in our own strength.

We want to change that from a strong hold of satan the loser upon our lives to a strong Hold of God upon our spirit. A refuge, a place of comfort, away from the enemy surrounded by God's angels, and fought by mighty warfare.

So how do we change this?

1. Recognize the areas of your life that are not dedicated to God. Perhaps you have become addicted to something, or perhaps you are committing adultery. Perhaps you
have been thinking or doing things you know are not right, but you continue. It can even be a way of thinking, such as negativity, or gossip, or even unforgiveness. All of these are negative, satanic strongholds.

2. Recognize that God is greater than any of these. His might is not limited by our thinking. He is able to pull down strongholds and defeat them forever. Do not limit his ability by your thinking or unconfessed sin. Recognize your need, confess it, and allow His
mighty spirit to overcome the strongholds within you.

3. Learn to fight back. We fight back several ways. We learn to think differently -- righteously. We get into the Word, and plant it in our heart, speak it to our problems.

The word of God is powerful and sharper than any twoedged sword, it goes forth to accomplish God's will andno demonic force, power of satan or satanic assignment,bondage or curse can stand against the word of God andthe atoning blood of Jesus Christ.

As the kingdom of heaven advances, we fight the conflicts of the powers of darkness with violent spiritual warfare..

According to Jack Hayford:

The upheaval caused by the kingdom of God is not caused by political provocation or armed advance. It is the result of God's order shaking relationships, households, cities and nations by the entry of the Holy Spirit's power working in people.

And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the Kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. Matthew 11:12

Next we get into praise.. remembering God is worthy of praise and inhabits the praises of His people. WE get into fellowship, and learn to find encouragement and wisdom from a Pastor and Teachers that God sends to us. Speak the word, often, powerfully, it is alive and will go forth and accomplish God's purpose. Nothing can stop it!

So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth. It shall not return to Me void! But it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I send it.
Isaiah 55:11

I am reminded of that popular saying now.. when one doesn't want to hear what someone else is saying. They hold up their hand and say "Talk to the hand". Basically because they are emphasizing they won't listen.
(A common problem now)

But.. I thought about this, and thought this is what we should be doing to satan the loser every time he comes in with a negative thought, or temptation, or lust, we should hold
our hand up and say, NOOOOOOOOOO!

Say out loud:

I am a child of the King of Kings. I am covered by the blood of the Lamb. You have no place in my life. Greater is He that is in me, than He that is in the world. And the God of peace shall bruise satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Romans 16:20

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that has exalted itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into CAPTIVITY every thought to the obedience of Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:3-5

We have power in the name of Jesus to overcome the powers of darkness! Take charge and fight back. We are His warriors. Never forget that. Never cave in. And never let defeat be spoken to you. Take every thought into captivity in the name of Jesus and by the blood of the Lamb.

And the seventy returned again with joy, saying Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through your name! and Jesus said to them, I beheld satan as lightning fall from
heaven. Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over ALL the power of the enemy; and NOTHING shall by any means hurt you.
Luke 10:17-19

Claim it, believe it, receive it, cling to it, live by it
and hold up that hand and tell satan the loser you have
power over his demons and domain by the blood of the Lamb
Put on the armor of God daily, and fight back my friends.
We will not lose.. we will win.. and God is still on the throne.

HALLELUJAH

Hallelujah! Power in the blood of the Lamb!
Praise God saints, and fight back!

Ephesians 6:10-18

Love Always millie

Tell the Devil - speak it out loud

Tell the devil today, he is a liar! He will not take your joy, your peace or disturb your spirit. Tell him he cannot sleep in your bed-there's not enough cover.

Tell him he cannot sit in your chair-you will not give him a cushion of comfort.

Tell him he can't touch your body-its covered with the blood of Jesus!

Tell him he cannot audit your finances-you've changed accountants!

Tell him he cannot enter your home-the locks have been changed.

Tell him to leave your workplace-he's not on the list of things to do today.

Tell him to take his hands off your children-because you've had hands laid on them.

Tell him you have no time for nonsense, criticism, or fears-you are on a mission, and you walk by faith.

Tell him no more tears, heartaches or headaches-because there's another, He that restores your soul.

Tell him. Tell him. Tell him. Tell him. Tell him, today, you have a gentle, powerful inner peace within, that consumes you and leaves no room for confusion.

Tell him, today you will respond soothingly to a crying child, a tense spouse, or impatient friend.

Tell him, today, you will find no fault with a relative, friend, or colleague.

Tell him to leave your tongue alone-for today you will not talk of anyone, before placing God at the beginning of your thought.

Tell him, whereever you are, that God is. Tell him, God said, "My people will abide in a peaceful habitation..and in quiet resting place." (Isaiah 32:18) Today, tell him he is a liar!

"These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world" (John 16:33 )

While you are making these statements of faith and fact, try reading the devil his rights just like the police do for anyone they arrest!

(1.) You have the right to remain silent.

(2.) You have the right to a fair trial-to be given you by the saints of God right before we collectively drop-kick you into the pit of hell forever.

(3.) You have the right to know that not only anything you say but anything you do CAN and WILL be held against you.

REMEMBER WHO IS IN CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE!

Romans 16:20 and the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

Amen.

When you reach the end of your rope
you will find the hem of His garment.

I have often felt that many things that bring us to our knees,
teach us while we are down there to learn to pray.

These possibilities are open to everyone.
Don't tell God you are not good enough, do what He asks.
Don't tell God to send someone else, He asked you.
Don't tell God you don't have time to pray, He said seek me first.
Don't neglect the things of God. He said we are to
pick up His cross daily and follow Him.
Don't tell God anything is bigger than His ability.
God is the Great I Am, I am whatever you need.

There is no pit so deep, God's love is not deeper still.

Not my will but thine oh Lord.

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