You love God. You serve. You show up. But there’s something that won’t let go of you. That thought pattern. That secret habit. That relationship. That one thing that keeps taking you backwards. The truth?

That’s not just a weakness. That’s a stronghold—-a spiritual fortress built on lies you’ve believed. So what’s a stronghold? ” 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. (2Cor.10:4-5)

A stronghold is any lie or argument that exalts itself against the truth of God, and holds you in bondage. So, what are the signs of having a stronghold?

#1: You Keep Cycling Through The Same Sin!

#2:You Normalized What God Calls Bondage!

#3:You Feel Powerless To Change!

#4:You Defend It More Than You Fight It!

#5: It’s Affecting Your Prayer Life!

A stronghold is any lie you believe more than God’s truth. It must be cast down, not managed. Strongholds don’t crumble with comfort. They fall when you fight consistently with the truth of God’s Word.  

Next time we’ll discuss the steps needed  for destroying strongholds in this two-part study.