Are you upset tonight over a stronghold you've battled for years? This stronghold may not harass you every night; it may come in cycles. One partner testified, "Every time the first of the month rolls around, I'm paralyzed with fear. The bills are due, and I can hardly sleep or eat. The Lord always pulls us through, but the next month it starts all over again. How can I break out?

Unfortunately, some of you have resigned yourself to the idea that this problem will never go away, but God wants to give you new hope tonight.

What do you think holds the "bricks" of a stronghold in place? According to the Apostle Paul, it's our thoughts (II Corinthians 10:4-5). So by tearing down deep inner thought patterns which are part of your carnal nature, you can bring that stronghold down!

What are these thoughts in your life...fear, insecurity, doubt, mistrust, unbelief, pride? Ask the Lord to help you uncover them. Replace them with new ones based on the Truth of His Word. God calls this process "renewing your mind," and it is guaranteed to bring you great peace. He says, "...be transformed (changed) by the (entire) renewal of your mind - by its new ideals and new attitude...And be constantly renewed in the spirit of your mind - having a fresh mental and spiritual attitude" (Romans 12:2 and Ephesians 4:23, AMP).

God has created you to be mighty in Him for the tearing down of strongholds! Replace old thoughts with the new and sleep well!

Heavenly Father, help me to demolish (name of stronghold) tonight. I now surrender every negative, fearful thought and ask You to replace it with a new one, based on Your Word. Renew my mind and make the mental and emotional territory once held by the enemy Yours forever. In Jesus' Name, Amen.