The Rules of Engagement

The Rules of Engagement

Prejudice counterattack Pray Galatians 3:28: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.” Pride counterattack Pray these passages: “But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble” (James 4:6); “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up” (v. 10). Projections counterattack Pray: I obliterate and annihilate satanic impressions, illusions, projections, perceptions, suggestions, suspicions, and deceptions set up as a decoy or an ambush to my soul and those assigned to pray with me, for me, on behalf of me, those who work with me, are assigned to me, and interact with me daily in Jesus’s name. Amen. (See 1 Kings 22:5–40; Acts 13:50; 2 Thessalonians 2:1–10.) Provocation counterattack Pray that God will grant you the ability to discern the spirit of provoca tion whenever it is operable. Forcefully resist it in Jesus’s name. Decree and declare that you are led by the Spirit of the Lord. Rape counterattack Break the silence, speak up, and speak out. Seek Christian counseling. Involve loved ones and family members in the counseling sessions. Seek a powerful, safe, accepting, and supportive climate for you to release painful feelings without fear of criticism, judgment, rejection, or humiliation. Utilize prayer strategy from chapter 3. It may seem as if you will never heal, but in your weakness and sadness, God’s strength is made perfect. Build prayer shields, fire walls, and prayer hedges around your life, mind, soul, and spirit. Progress through the grieving process (psychologists offer the first five stages, but I have added the last two): denial, resentment, bargaining, depression, acceptance, regaining personal power, and living life on purpose). Through Jesus Christ there is life after death. Allow the unconditional love of the Father to heal you.

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