A "mind" is a terrible thing to Waste !

What did you do today? It greatly depends on what you thought about. The mind plays a

distinctive part in our personal behaviors. What we think, how we perform, who we are

around, what we like about others, all are conditional on what is in and on our minds.

Just as this can be positive, it also can be negative, when it is subjected to Strongholds.

Stongholds are incorrect thinking patterns that attach to us. They have the capability to

alter some of the following and other aspects of our lives, when we allow:

1) our feelings and attitudes

2) our responses

3) our acceptance of what is right

4) our spiritual freedom

They are built upon deception and error. Thesse can come from a variety of sources:

1) natural and emotional environment

2) associations that we make

3) generational beliefs and curses

4) soul ties we bond to

5) demonic activity and participation

6) planted or suggested thoughts

7) gifts and trinkets from ungodly sources

They begin bya seed planted in the mind of an unsuspecting victim. One of the most

diffficult wars fought, will be that in the mind. Every action whether positive or

negative , begins as  a seed(thought),then it progresses to an action based on that

thought.

Natural and emotional environments can affect a person either way. Some are in the

wrong place at the wrong time when negative actions or energy are underway. Caught

up in a situation with mob mentality. Some are caught at a vulnerable state of being

such as losing a job, death in the family, divorce, etc.

Associations are vitally important, because they are people you choose to be around

on a regular basis. You need positive and spiritually focussed people around you. If you

choose to be around negativity a lot, you tend to lean in that direction yourself. If

friends and associates are ungodly in behavior, talk, and deeds- get away.You do not

have to be around them or their "stinkin thinkin" as I call it.

Generational curses follow family members when not addressed. They must be addressed, dealt with and overcome or the same demons that plague the parents

will force the children to succomb. Then these will mature and overtake them and pass

on down the family bloodline producing a sinful nature in the future generations to

come.

Soul ties that are done through sinful acts crete bonds that are very difficult to get rid

of. Not only is it harmful to the individuals but, is oftenused to spread to others to

indulge and participate in wrongful behavior. They will feel a drive or need to belong

and feel acceptance by others with the same indulgance.

Demonic activity is when people are involved in satanic worship, chants, occult offerings,

that ripen the atmosphere and environment fo r evil to abound. Tattoos, labels,

markings,music, dance with chants involved to ungodly princes and the worship of

them and of idols.

Planted thoughts are done with suggestions like those in hypnosis, trances, etc.These

suggestions are planted by those with hidden agendas and can be harmful emotionally,

psychologically, and spiritually. The response of the victim is set in motion by words,

key phrases, situations and surroundings,etc.

Gifts and trinkets that are given through sinful people carry with them residue from

the individual. They serve as reminders of control many times. They can produce such

emotions as : fear, anger, possessiveness, intolerance, etc. An example is "mob"

mentality, Nazi behavior, etc. These people generally feel a sense of pride and in their

actions and using of their symbols. They somehow feel justified because others in the

group are of the same mindset.

Don't let the devil ride-he will want to drive.Have an active daily prayer life. Surround

yourself with other believers as associates and friends. Seek a god "The God" who can

help defend against such things. A God that cares about your welfare and the very

condition of your being. Learn to say "NO" to things that are not pleasing to God. In

the end, "His" is the only opinion of you that matters. Be separated from the lifestyle

that produces anger, malice,etc. instead of of fruitfulness. Take a stand and take

charge of your life and live for Kingdom principles. Ask God to take control of your

thoughts and actions. Give Him full reign in your life. Why die in darkness, when you

can live in the Marvelous light? Remember you must stand for something-or you will

fall for anything. It is all in your state of mind. As a reference :

2 Corin. 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God

to the pulling down of strongholds...)

Romans 12:2 and be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the

renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and

perfect will of God.