Strongholds

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens (Greek: empowers) me.  

Most Christians do not have total confidence in the promises of God.  They would like to see them fulfilled in their lives, but are not really expecting the answers to arrive until they get to heaven.  

Strongholds in the mind are established whenever a person feels a situation can’t change.  A person who says he can’t overcome his temper, has established a stronghold in that area.  This allows the enemy’s forces to enter through that door and cause many other problems in his life.  

These strong-holds will continue as long as you do not completely depend on the Lord, or spend much time reading His Word.  Fear will stop you from starting something the Lord has for you, even though God says you can do all things through Christ who gives you the strength.  Look for Scriptures to overcome the problem, then depend on them.

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