How do Christians learn to practice 2 Corinthians 10: 3-5, "tearing down strongholds by captivating our minds with the knowledge of God"? Beth Moore teaches that to be set free from each and every stronghold which claims our lives, we have to replace it with the mind of Christ and fervent... read more
“You have done marvelous things, things planned long ago.”Isaiah 25:1
“We begin to recognize lies when we know the Truth.”
“Was it not the disciple who reclined against Christ Jesus who saw himself as the "beloved disciple"? Place your ear against the chest of the Savior so that, when troubled times come, you may not know what will befall you, but you can hear the steady pulse of the boundless love of Him who holds you.”
“Lord Jesus, in Your name and Your authority, I say to the devil, "Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light. I have sinned, but Christ bore my wrath on the cross. He pleads my case and established my right. He will bring me out into the light, and I will see His righteousness. Then you, my enemy, will see it and be covered with shame. (Mic. 7:8-10)”
We take our thoughts captive, making them obedient to Christ, every time we choose to think Christ’s thoughts about any situation or stronghold instead of Satan’s or our own.Highlighted by 79 Kindle customers
the two major weapons with divine power in our warfare are the Word of God and Spirit-empowered prayer.Highlighted by 78 Kindle customers
A stronghold is anything that exalts itself in our minds, “pretending” to be bigger or more powerful than our God. It steals much of our focus and causes us to feel overpowered. Controlled. Mastered.Highlighted by 70 Kindle customers
As long as our minds rehearse the strength of our stronghold more than the strength of our God, we will be impotent.Highlighted by 69 Kindle customers
The enemy’s chief target is the mind because the most effective way to influence behavior is to influence thinking.Highlighted by 69 Kindle customers
The fastest way to lose our balance in warfare is to rebuke the devil more than we relate to God.Highlighted by 57 Kindle customers
Prayer keeps us in constant communion with God, which is the goal of our entire believing lives.Highlighted by 51 Kindle customers
Galatians 5:1 says, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”Highlighted by 43 Kindle customers
Based on my understanding of Scripture, anything that steals, kills, or destroys the abundant, fruitful life of a believer can be considered a stronghold of the enemy.Highlighted by 32 Kindle customers
nothing is bigger or more powerful than God! Absolutely nothing! Not even the strongest addiction or overwhelming feeling of rage. One of the purposes of this book is to help you downsize anything that has a hold on you until you have, in effect, commanded it to bend the knee to the authority of Christ.Highlighted by 22 Kindle customers
Introduction
1. Overcoming Idolatry
2. Overcoming Unbelief
3. Overcoming Pride
4. Overcoming Deception
5. Overcoming the Insecurity of Feeling Unloved
6. Overcoming Feelings of Rejection
7. Overcoming Addiction
8. Overcoming Food-Related Strongholds
9. Overcoming Ongoing Feelings of Guilt
10. Overcoming Despair Resulting From Loss
11. Overcoming Unforgiveness
12. Overcoming Depression
13. Overcoming Sexual Strongholds
14. Overcoming the Enemy
15. Now, It's Your Turn!
Notes
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