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January 13, 2025
TODAY’S GOSPEL READING – 13 JANUARY
January 13, 2025
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MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL FOR 13 JANUARY

THE 13th OF JANUARY 

DEMOLISHING THE DEVIL’S STRONGHOLDS, REQUIRES SPIRITUAL WEAPONS 

“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.”
– 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Life on earth is a constant spiritual battle. Since Lucifer’s rebellion against God, the first conflict in the universe began. When Adam and Eve chose to believe the devil’s deception and sinned against God, humanity lost dominion over the earth, and sin entered the world. Since then, every human being has been born into a struggle between good and evil. Without the guidance of the Holy Spirit, it is impossible to consistently make the right decisions.

Before we came to Christ, Satan established “strongholds” in our minds. These strongholds are false beliefs, shaped by past experiences and the devil’s lies, which we mistakenly accept as truth. Such distorted thoughts and memories persist in our minds, creating barriers to spiritual growth. To dismantle these strongholds, we must renew our minds through the power of the Holy Spirit.

The “battle of the mind” is a spiritual struggle that cannot be won by human strength alone. Victory comes by recognizing the lies, using the Word of God as our weapon, and relying on the Holy Spirit’s guidance to replace deception with truth.

SUGGESTED PRAYER 

Heavenly Father, reveal the lies and strongholds in my mind that the enemy has planted, to recognize them and tear them down with Your truth. Lead me to the Scriptures that expose these false beliefs and show me how to rebuild on Your Word. Thank You for making me Your child, declaring me “the head and not the tail,” and making me “more than a conqueror through Jesus Christ.” I am thankful to be deeply loved and valued in Your sight. To You be all glory, honor, and praise forever. Amen

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