Breaking Strongholds
“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 NIV
“For as a person thinks in their heart so are they.” Proverbs 23:7
What we think determines who we become.
The life we have often is a reflection of the thoughts we think.
What comes into your mind comes out in your life.
You will never have a positive life with a negative mindset
Your life is always moving in the direction of your strongest thoughts
We need God to renew our minds daily with His truth.
1.) Identify the biggest stronghold that’s holding you back.
If you believe a lie long enough, you begin to accept it as truth.
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Romans 12:2 NIV
You cannot defeat what you do not define
2.) Name the truth that demolishes that stronghold.
“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.””
John 8:32 NLT
“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
Hebrews 4:12 NIV
“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.”
2 Peter 1:3-4 NIV
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Philippians 4:13 NKJV
Truth isn’t a concept. truth is a person named Jesus and He will set you free.
