Breaking Free from Spiritual Strongholds

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Are you unable to break certain thought patterns? It is possible that you are thinking that God doesn't love you, that your issues have no answers, that you will never be free, that you are a victim of your life's circumstances, or any of a host of other falsehoods spread by the enemy. You have a stronghold of spiritual beliefs that is strongly imprinted in your psyche.

As the enemy deceives us, these deeply ingrained thought patterns—also known as strongholds—can develop gradually over time or suddenly appear. They may establish themselves in our life as a result of early trauma, remarks made about us, sickness, issues in our relationships, or any other situation where the enemy can use deception to get a foothold.

Breaking down spiritual barriers in our life can be done in a lot of different ways. Examples of practices that can be beneficial include fasting while in prayer, denying falsehoods, reading the Bible, confessing your sins, and even being delivered from the grip of Satan.

To break free, however, we can first ask God to assist us in locating strongholds and to expose any lies we have been told that have kept us trapped in thought patterns that trample on our freedom. (In certain cases, recognizing behavioral patterns initially might be beneficial since they can indicate cognitive strongholds when we consistently carry out our beliefs.)

Humility and a willingness to let our challenges be shown are the first steps. You might also discover that identifying the location of your captivity in a stronghold is made easier by speaking with a the pastor, which is spiritual counselor, or other expert in spiritual warfare. From there, in order to change sinful mental patterns that are based on falsehoods and deceit, repentance is required. It's also critical to replace the falsehoods we hold to with the truth of God. Truth sets one free; lies keep one enslaved.

Lastly, after making an effort to overcome your old thought patterns, be gentle with yourself if they resurface. Our adversary is a persistent individual. Regardless of your emotions, continue to be conscientious and cling to God's truth. Take note of what you're thinking. Take captive your ideas and preserve them so that they are subject to Christ (See the passage of 2 Corinthians 10:5). Accept God's love and truth once more by turning from your belief in the deceptions of the devil.