By The Power Of The Spirit

Good morning, my friend!  Good morning, Father!  

“For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,” - 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Lord, today we bring to you our distractions and disappointments.  So many come by way of the enemy for the purpose of getting us off track and stagnating our progress.  Today we purpose to examine our thoughts to determine in believing those things if we are in agreement and partnering with You, or if we are saying “ Yes and amen” to the lies of the deceiver bent on our destruction.  Father, the enemy is devious and crafty.  Within the dung of his lies, he often weaves a glittering thread of truth that causes us to receive the entire dropping as truth.  Reveal the lies of the enemy for what they are, that we can know the truth and be free (John 8:32).  

Lord, I bring my friend before You.  You are their father.  They are Your beloved child.  They are worn out and have been disappointed and distracted by people, places and circumstances.  They have been persecuted and criticized - perhaps even betrayed.  In the name of Jesus we renounce any partnership or agreement with the powers of darkness.  We reject the lying dung of the enemy and agree that he has been found to be a deceiver, a murderer and a thief.  Together in the power of Your Spirit, in the name of Jesus, (Acts 16:18) we shackle and expel every spirit of distraction, deception, disappointment and discouragement, betrayal, persecution, criticism, accusation and lies.  We bind every lingering spirit of depression, fear and grief.  We resist and reject the powers of darkness in the name of Jesus (James 4:7).  Help my friend by the strength of Your Spirit.  By the authority given to us, we release a spirit of joy, courage and hope.  We release blessing, health and healing.  

We stand on the truth of Your Word.  We thank You that as we embrace Your truth, we take hold of freedom.  We thank You that they have a future and a hope.  They are loved and covered in the shadow of Your wings.  Today strengthen their steps as they leave the past in the past and covered in the blood.  Replace the stench of past lies with the fragrance of Christ, as they press on toward the goal to win the prize in Christ Jesus!  (Phil 3:14).  Bless them, Lord!  Bring victory by the power of the cross!  In Jesus Name ❤️

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