The Rules of Engagement

Counterattacking the Weapons of the Enemy

Avoidance counterattack Decree and declare, “God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Tim. 1:7), and “By thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall” (Ps. 18:29). Break the spirit of fear and irresponsibility. Backlash counterattack Seek God for a divine strategy to counter the attack of the enemy. Gird up the loins of the mind with resolve that you cannot be overcome and defeated because, according to 1 John 4:4, “Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” Backsliding counterattack Decree and declare that according to Hebrews 6:18–19, “[I] have a strong consolation…lay hold upon the hope set before us [me]: which hope we [I] have as an anchor of the [my] soul, both sure and steadfast,” in Jesus’s name. Ask God to make your feet like hinds’ feet and to grant you spiritual stability. Bad reputations counterattack Pray this prayer or a prayer similar to this: Father, I cry out unto the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God who is able to change both my name and nature. According to Proverbs 22:1 and Ecclesiastes 7:1, a good name is better than precious ointments, and it is better to be chosen than to have great riches. Therefore I decree and declare that my name is associated with holiness, righteousness, integ rity, favor, and excellence. Give me a good name. Amen. Bands counterattack Pray: Father, please free me from the bands of wickedness. Utilize the power of the weapons of prayer and fasting (Matt. 17:21).

Besetting sin counterattack Pray according to Psalm 51.

Betrayal counterattack Pray this prayer: Father, as You heal me of my heart of disappointment, bitter ness, sadness, anger, rage, and pain, I thank You for all of Your promises. Help me to believe again and to trust again. Amen. (See 1 Corinthians 1:20.) Remember that your hope is in God.

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