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FIGHT BACK

November 30, 2016 · 6 Comments

Have you ever had a good and peaceful moment suddenly interrupted by a bad memory or another’s offense? Of course, you have. We all have. We automatically get emotionally defensive and turn our blame toward the offender. I’m here to tell you, the offender isn’t who you think it is.

God has made it clear that “we do not fight flesh and blood (Sam, John or Jennifer) but in actuality, it is the devil and His subjects set to take us out.” Ephesians 6:12 We can only walk in victory by knowing our enemy and using the weapons God has placed before us. We are not helpless just hoping we have “a better day”. Once we get a hold of this truth and walk it out, we will be forever changed!

God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the devil throws your way. This is no afternoon athletic contest that well walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life or death fight to the finish against the devil and all His angels.” –Ephesians 6:12

Captivate your Thoughts

A few years ago, during the most painful time of my life, I carried a load of offenses. I would walk around and be tormented by memories and reminders. The enemy had a hay day on my mind, which left me with no peace. Then one day very clearly, the Holy Spirit told me to “Fight back. Captivate your thoughts.”- 2 Corinthians 10:5

It was then that I started to walk in that freedom. Whereas before, I’d let my mind roam with those toxic thoughts of offenses all day, restless nights sleep and wake up angry. All because of past offenses. With this revelation, I started to literally put my hands on my mind and verbally with authority shout, “Lord, captivate my thoughts.”

It was as if someone hit the emergency brake during a high-speed chase. Instead of giving the enemy time he doesn’t deserve, I started to recognize His attempts and immediately take action. Suddenly, I witnessed God move, when I opened my mouth and fought back.

Instead of giving the enemy time he doesn’t deserve, I started to recognize His attempts andimmediately take action.”

Friends, we must understand that the enemy is real but our Lord has given us the authority to live in victory. He wants us free. Strongholds and chains can be broken but it takes partnership. I was recently impacted by the movie, War Room. If you haven’t seen it, it is a must-watch. I immediately came home, created my own war room and time spent there has been powerful. I fight for my family, myself, others and my future.

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Now there are times where God allows the enemy to move, using Him as a tool, to remind us that we need to forgive or to change our hearts. We must learn the difference. Don’t give the enemy one more day or one more moment. Captivate your thoughts. Read your word. Stay planted in truth and Fight Back.

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  1. Christopher Keith says

    December 14, 2016 at 3:08 am

    Well said Leah. Romans 12: 2

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  2. Laurel says

    December 1, 2016 at 12:51 am

    Perfectly said. Thank you for sharing wisdom.

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  3. Rachel Whitlock says

    November 30, 2016 at 10:41 pm

    Beautiful!!! I’ve seen you live this out over and over and remind me to do the same. Thank you for reminding me again!! Love you, Leah!

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  4. Lonnie says

    November 30, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    Boom! Nailed it

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  5. Jackie Rangel says

    November 30, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    Yasss!! Taking my thoughts captive one day at a time!! Never giving in or giving up ?

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If the devil can’t get rid of you in your mother If the devil can’t get rid of you in your mother’s womb then he will attack your mind, your life to try and defeat you. ⚠️
You must be on guard, know his tactics and defeat him with the authority God has given you as a believer. Believe truth over lies friends.
God doesn’t make mistakes.
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Your life has great purpose.
You are loved.
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“The devil was a murderer from the beginning, and does not uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him.

Whenever he lies, he speaks according to his own nature, because he is a liar and the father of lies.” 
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When the devil tries to attack us with doubt & dis When the devil tries to attack us with doubt & discouragement, we must use our God given authority to silence the father of lies.
SPEAK BACK. 🗣 
His #1 goal is to get you to give up on your purpose, your promises, your dreams, your relationships and ultimately your life.
He’ll make you think you have mental illness, anxiety, depression & confusion. He’ll even have you blame others but in reality he is the peace robber. He is the root cause of the attacks on your mind.
He knows that if he can control your thoughts, then he can control your life.
He’s never original. All he can do is counterfeit. He’s been up to his same ol’ tricks since day one in the garden. 🐍
But there’s hope, friends. The more you captivate your thoughts, stop entertaining yourself with the things of this world, saturate yourself in God’s word, allow him access to your heart, let him heal you of your past and believe the truth of who he says you are, the more you’ll live FREE.
The enemy will constantly try to sneak in and lie when he knows we’re vulnerable. But when he realizes that we cannot be moved, then he loses his power over us and backs off. 🔥 Remember, you are not defeated. You are more than a conqueror in Christ. 💙
“I have given you the authority to resist the devil and he will flee from you. Do not fear. Be strong & Courageous.” -James 4:7, Joshua 1:9
Side note: not everything is the devils fault. But if you are living surrendered to God then attacks on your mind to try and cancel your purpose, need to be silenced.
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Jesus is the best example of this. He proved his true love for us when he sacrificed on the cross and he did it willingly.
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concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one's own; unselfish.
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