For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ (II Corinthians 10:4-5) NKJV.
Do you suffer with self-deflating thoughts? Do you find yourself constantly struggling to find anything good about yourself or your life? Does it seem like life is passing you by? Is it difficult for you to maintain a positive, joyous attitude? In today's society, many people struggle with these thoughts.
Low self-esteem is becoming more prevalent in the 21st century. It is a false or negative perception of oneself derived from various external influences. At the root of these false perceptions is Satan and the forces of darkness. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12) NLT.
These foreseen forces attempt to plant unhealthy suggestions (seeds) into our thinking. Our minds, if not guarded by heathy thoughts (the Word), will foster these seeds until they begin to manifest in our emotions and actions. We then start to embrace these seeds as our own personal truths about ourselves. These thoughts become stronger and stronger by being reinforced by external forces and rehearsed over and over in our minds. The bible refers to these unhealthy seeds as strongholds, For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ (II Corinthians 10:4-5) NKJV.
Only the Lord Jesus Christ has the power to break and destroy these evil forces. He is more than willing to come to our aid; however, we must be open, honest, and willing to receive his help, God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. There is no judgment against anyone who believes in him. But anyone who does not believe in him has already been judged for not believing in God’s one and only Son. And the judgment is based on this fact: God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil. All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be exposed. But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants (John 3:17-21) NLT.
Throughout his life, Jesus encountered people who were bound and oppressed by various situations and circumstances to which he had the solution. He teaches us to seek him for the solution. Jesus wants us to take steps of faith toward him, believing that our situation(s) will get resolved, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened (Matthew 7:7-8) KJV.
Will you be courageous and diligent enough today to make the same choice?
