02.23.2025   DEVOTIONAL

Dismantling Strongholds and Unholy Altars

Deliverance involves more than casting out spirits; it requires establishing Christ’s dominion in every area of life. Here are steps to achieve this: 

1. Identify the Altars Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any agreements, actions, relationships, or beliefs that created access for the spirit. For example, was there a point where societal acceptance of sin influenced your thoughts or actions? 

2. Renounce the Covenant Declare aloud: “In the name of Jesus Christ, I break every covenant with [name the sin or spirit] and align myself fully with Christ. I stand under the covenant of His blood and declare my freedom.” 

3. Replace Patterns with Truth Renew your mind daily with God’s Word (Romans 12:2). Counter persistent thoughts with scripture. For example, if faced with temptation, declare: “For sin shall not have dominion over me, for I am not under law but under grace” (Romans 6:14). 

4. Build and Maintain a Godly Altar An altar to God is sustained through prayer, worship, obedience, and fellowship. These practices strengthen your covenant with Christ and block re-entry of any demonic influence. 

5. Financial Altar (Tithes) Never having enough money? “And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes.” Malachi 3:11. “He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly” 2 Cor. 9:6 Jesus said “ Give and it shall be given unto you.” Luke 6:38