We must take every thought captive to Christ. Why? Because it helps us perceive the world around us with God's truth. It also helps us to stay faithful to the path which God has set before us. You see, God really wants the best for you and He does not want you bogged down by self-limiting thoughts.
Unfortunately, it is all too easy to fall into thought patterns which exalt themselves above the Knowledge of God. It is therefore critical that you resolve to pull these strongholds down and think upon the purposes of God in your life and in your family lineage.
5 tips about strongholds from teaching part 2:
5 tips about strongholds from teaching part 2:
- How we think about ourselves truly affects who we are and can keep us in bondage
- Strongholds set themselves up against God’s knowledge and opinion of us so we will lose sight of who He says we are
- Strongholds will suppress your faith and will keep God from being able to act on your behalf
- A telltale sign of a stronghold operating in your life is a recurring “Why me?” mentality
- Strongholds not only affect your own life, but they can also keep your children in bondage to the same things
- Acknowledge the stronghold
- Repent of it