Destroying Strongholds of the Mind Causing Anxiety and Stress
Three steps to break strongholds of the mind as thought
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Strongholds of the mind are negative thoughts when we believe a lie opposite to God's truth. The more you replay the lie, the stronger it gets that must be pulled down and broken. Strongholds of the mind can also develop if we keep replaying hurts, regrets of the past, shame, and more.
how to break strongholds scriptures
2 Corinthians 10:4 - Strongholds can’t be brought down with carnal weapons. The weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds… ******************************
Our Lord is the king of the Present and Future.
He wants you to live in the present and not in the past. That's Satan's kingdom to separate you from you and not have peace. Satan wants you to live in the past, receive his accusation, or replay the hurts and pains of the past.
Jesus forgave us of our past at salvation, but the enemy does not want us to believe this truth.
How do we break a stronghold in mind? 1) Recognize the lie. Is it God's character to accuse you, put guilt on you, etc. No way. Did it exist in the garden? It didn't. Once you recognize the stronghold - the thought, the next step to bringing it down is repentance.
So, step 2 is to cast down the lie. 2 Cor. says Cast down every vain imagination that exhausts itself against God. Step 3: reframe your mind with the Lord's truth.
Isn't that what Jesus did with Satan when coming off his fast in the wilderness? He quoted the Word three times, and Satan fleed away. That is spiritual warfare and renewing the mind. Don't give in to the lies. He wants to steal your identity, purpose, and what Jesus did on the cross. John 10:10.
