Are you using Freedom Prayers to fight your spiritual strongholds?
Every day we face choices. These choices can help us walk closer to the freedom that is found in the presence of the Lord or towards the spiritual strongholds that seek to destroy us. Because this life is a spiritual battle, we have to use our God-given spiritual weapons to fight against them.
When it comes to fighting the strongholds that seek to bind us, having an arsenal of freedom prayers and rhema at our fingertips can help ensure that the snares against us have no footing.
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What is a Stronghold?
Oxford dictionary defines a stronghold as “a place that has been fortified so as to protect it against attack.” It is supposed to be a place of refuge and protection. As Christians, God is our stronghold. He is our safe space and our place of refuge. When we walk in his word and press into him, he is faithful to replace the bondage of sin with the freedom of his covering.
I mention this now because so often strongholds are thought of in the negative. And in those cases, we are speaking of the spiritual strongholds that keep us from experiencing the fullness of the blessings and glory of God in this life. These strongholds are the sinful thoughts and actions that we are constantly drawn towards. The flames that we constantly entertain until they consume us.
Because of God’s great love for us, he gave us the possibility of freedom from these strongholds through Christ Jesus. Let’s take a deeper look into what the bible says about this gift of freedom in Christ.
What Does the Bible Say About Freedom From Spiritual Strongholds?
Spiritual strongholds are the battles that we face on the spiritual levels. They are the ploys of the enemy and the forces of evil that desire to devour us and keep us from eternal life with God. The bible gives us so many powerful truths about how we can be free from these strongholds. So we can let go and let God do what only He can do!
There is freedom in the Lord’s presence
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17 NIV
This freedom scripture tells us that in the presence of the Lord’s Spirit freedom is found. Knowing this we can find hope in the fact that when we are feeling the pressures of spiritual strongholds in our lives, we can look to the Father for peace.
In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. Ephesians 3:12 NIV
The freedom we receive through Christ gives us access to the throne of grace of our Father in Heaven. The freedom that comes from a life devoted to Christ gives us boldness and confidence, to walk in the authority of a child of God.
Our freedom comes from the sacrifice of Jesus
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36 NIV
There should be no question of your freedom. Once set free by the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross you are free! You can walk in the knowledge of this and live your life according to this truth. The bondages and strongholds that once held you captive are no longer a threat. You are FREE indeed in the Lord.
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 NIV
Additionally, we must consider the sinful nature slavery that held us before we were set free in Christ. Because of this truth, we have to remember not to willingly walk back into that burden of sin.
We must flee from it and remain in Christ, knowing that we can use the truth of the knowledge that we are free to stand firm against the strongholds of the enemy.
How Do You Pray Against Strongholds?
Even with the knowledge that we are free from the strongholds of sin, there may be places in life when you feel as if you are struggling. Because we are not perfect and on a continual journey towards sanctification there may be times when we stumble and feel weighed down by the strongholds of the enemy.
It is during these times that we should not let lies of shame and guilt rob us of the authority we experience in the freedom covering of the Lord. Instead, we should pray for freedom. We should seek the Lord in freedom prayers and fight the enemy with the sword of the word of the Lord.
Freedom Prayers Points
Freedom prayers are prayers that bind the enemy and speak against strongholds in your life or the life of those you know and love. They are powerful war room prayers that speak the word of the Lord with Authority. Here are a few prayer points for freedom prayers:
- Deliverance from fear
- Freedom from immoral thoughts
- Financial freedom
- Protection of the mind
- Freedom for loved ones
- Freedom from the bondage of insecurity
- Freedom from anxiety
- Freedom from shame
- Deliverance from addiction
Freedom Prayers Examples
So many times, when we are in the midst of a storm it is hard to know exactly what to pray! In those times it is nice to have examples of prayers or use a guided prayer journal to get our hearts turned toward the Lord and start our prayer time with the Lord. The following examples of freedom prayers can be used in the same way.
Begin your prayer time by reading through one of these prayers and then as the Spirit leads you to continue praying for freedom for yourself, your loved ones, your community, and the world.
Prayer for Freedom From Spiritual Strongholds
Heavenly Father, In the name of Jesus I bind the spiritual strongholds that are setting themselves up in my life. I ask for forgiveness for the ways that I have allowed the enemy to get a foothold in my life. I ask that you cover me with your protection. I pray also for those in my family battling struggles known and unknown. I call out the spirits of offense and trauma which seek to hold us to past wrongs and keep us from the freedom that is found in you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Freedom in Christ Prayer
Lord in heaven, I praise your name. I thank you Father for your faithfulness, your kindness, and your love. I praise you Father, for the sacrifice of your son, Jesus Christ for my life. Lord, you knew that I would never be able to reconcile with you and yet you desired my heart so much that you set into motion from the beginning of time the ultimate redemption that culminated with the death and resurrection of Jesus as Lord of all. In this truth, there is freedom. I am no longer a slave to the sin of the world but have freedom in Christ! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Freedom From Addiction
Lord, I am struggling. I am battling with the spirit of addiction. I am struggling with addiction to (insert your addiction). Father, I know that there is freedom in you. Your word says that who you set free is free indeed. Your word says that you are a lamp to my path. I need your help. Show me the path to health father. Give me the strength to take the next step towards sobriety. I pray that you would give me the courage to share these things with a trusted friend or counselor. Lord, I pray that you would take this stronghold from me in the name of Jesus. I know that you are able to do exceedingly abundantly, and I am trusting your guidance. I will walk this out with you one step at a time, following your lead. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Daily Prayer for Freedom and Peace
Lord in heaven, I pray that as I begin this day you would be with me. I open my day to your leading. I thank you in advance for the freedom that is found in your presence. Lord I ask that your peace be before me as I come and go throughout my day. I pray that you would show me the places where I can share your peace with others. I pray that you would guide me away from temptation and keep my mind free from the corruption of this world. I long to walk in the freedom that you give! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Freedom Prayer for Deliverance From Fear and Anxiety
Father, when I am afraid, I know that I can come to you! I thank you for your presence and your spirit. Your word says that you have given me the spirit of power, love, and a sound mind and I long to walk in that truth. Lord I bind the spirit of fear and anxiety in my life and release your spirit of love and peace. Help me to walk confidently in the truth that I am a child of the most high God and I am able walk in freedom because the Lord, my God is with me always! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Live in Freedom Everyday
Peace and confidence are found when we seek the Lord and walk in his truth. Daily praying of freedom prayers can encourage us when the sting of the world and the evils within it seem to press us from every side. There is peace and deliverance found in the Lord if only we press into him.
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