THE RENEWED MIND CONCEPT

The scriptures teach that "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he...". Prov 23:7

You cannot think negatively and believe positively, and you cannot believe negatively and live positively. Notice the following scriptures which emphasize the importance of your thought life.

"For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ," 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God". Romans 12:1-2

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding"
Proverbs 3:5

that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:22-24

The following scriptures teach the value of confessing the Word:

"Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus' Hebrews 3:1

"Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession." Hebrews 4:14

"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful." Hebrews 10:23

These scriptures, or those you choose, should be written out and confessed out loud each day. In this way your faith will be strong. If these scriptures do not apply to your particular need, use scriptures accordingly.

LEARNING TO WALK IN YOUR DELIVERANCE

You need to understand that deliverance is only the beginning of a new walk. We must learn to walk through deliverance. It is not a quick fix.

The Word of God says in Joshua 24:15, "...choose for yourselves today whom you will serve", and each day we do choose whom we serve. James 4:7 says, "submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you."

Webster's dictionary defines resist as "withstand the forces or effect of".

Spiritual warfare is a most important part of walking in your deliverance. You must learn to recognize an attack from the devil and resist that attack. Which means you must learn to withstand the attack.

Ephesians 5:1 says, "it was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery."

2 Corinthians 10:3-4 says, "For though we walk in the flesh we do not war according to the flesh for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses."

We must begin each day learning the importance of our defensive weapons. Which are:

1. Putting on our spiritual armor - Eph 6:10-18
2. Renewing our mind through God's Word - 2 Cor 10:3-5, Rom 12:1-2, Eph 4:22-24
3. Submitting ourselves to God - James 4:7, 1 Peter 5:8-9

Each day we must clothe ourselves with these weapons. Next we must learn to recognize the attack and pick up our offensive weapons and begin our warfare. Our offensive weapons are:

1. The Word - Eph 6:17

2. The Blood - Rev 12:11
3. The Holy Spirit - Matt 12:26
4. The Name of Jesus - Mark 16:17
5. Prayer, praise and a positive confession of faith - Rev 12:11 Matt 18:18-19, Psalm 149:6-8

These are the weapons that you use to fight the devil. When you use these weapons, you have the power and authority to defeat him. We can have the assurance that we will be victorious because we stand on 1 John 4:4, "greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world." This is not only a daily walk, but a daily fight. You can and will be victorious.

REQUIREMENTS TO KEEP YOUR DELIVERANCE

Evil spirits will seek to return. Jesus did not command them to go into "the Pit" or "hell" etc. (Matt 12:43,44). When Satan tempted Jesus, he planned to renew his attacks on Jesus at an "opportune time".(Luke 4:13).

1. Yield every area of your life to the Lordship of Christ.
   • Jn 1:11-12
   • Matt 7:21-23
2. Be continuously filled with the Holy Spirit.
   • Eph 5:18
   • Rom 8:13
3. Live by the Word of God.
   • Lk 11:13
   • Matt 4:4,7,11
   • Eph 6:17
4. Wear the whole armor of God.
   • Eph 6:10-18
5. Cultivate a renewed mind.
   • Rom 12:1,2
6. Pray in the Spirit.
   • Rom 8:26-27
   • 1 Cor 14:2,14-15
   • Jude 20
7. Practice praise.
   • Isa 61:3,
   • Isa 60:18
   • Heb 13:15
8. Cultivate right relationships.
   • Matt 18:15-20
   • 1 John 1:7
   • 1 John 2:9-11
9. Develop a strong, dynamic faith.
   • Rom 10:17
   • Mk 4:24
   • Lk 8:18
10. Practice confessing the Word of the Lord.
    • Heb 3:1
11. Seek to obey the Lord in every area of your life. If you fall in any area, make your confession immediately.
    • 1 Jn 1:9
    • CONVICTION COMES FROM THE HOLY SPIRIT; CONDEMNATION COMES FROM SATAN.
12. Make Jesus Christ central in your life.
    • Jn 12:31-32

13. Learn to know how to crucify the flesh and resist the devil.
    • Rom 6:6,11
14. Avoid those people who become a bad influence on your life.
    • James 4:4

MY "NEVER AGAIN" LIST

NEVER AGAIN will I confess "I can't", for "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Phil 4:13)

NEVER AGAIN will 1 confess lack, for "My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." (Phil 4:19)

NEVER AGAIN will I confess fear, for "God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and a sound mind." (II Tim 1:7)

NEVER AGAIN will I confess doubt and lack of faith, for "God has given to every man the measure of faith:" (Rom 12:3)

NEVER AGAIN will I confess weakness, for "The Lord is the strength of my life." (Psalm 17:1)

N EVER AGAIN will I confess supremacy of Satan over my life, for "Greater is He that is within me than he that is in the world." (I John 4:4)

NEVER AGAIN will I confess defeat, for "God always leads us in His triumph in Christ."
(II Cor 2:14)

NEVER AGAIN will I confess lack of wisdom, for "Christ Jesus is made unto me wisdom from God." (II Cor 1:30)

NEVER AGAIN will I confess sickness, for "He took our infirmities and carried away our diseases." (Matt 8:17)

NEVER AGAIN will I confess worries and frustrations, for I am "casting all my cares upon Him who cares for me." (I Peter 5:7)

NEVER AGAIN will I confess bondage, for "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."
(II Cor 3:17)

NEVER AGAIN will I confess condemnation, for "There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus." (Rom 8:1)

BLESSING

(SHOULD BE PRAYED OVER THE PERSON AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE DELIVERANCE SESSION)

"In the Name of Jesus Christ, I bless you with the promises of God which are `yes and amen.' May the Holy Spirit make you healthy and strong in body, mind and spirit to move in faith and expectancy. May God's angels be with you to protect and keep you."

1. God bless you with ability
2. God bless you with abundance
3. God make His angels go with you
4. God give you assurance of His love and His grace
5. God bless you with clear direction
6. God bless you with a controlled and disciplined life
7. God bless you with courage
8. God bless you with creativity
9. God bless you with spiritual perception of God's truth
10. God bless you with faith
11. God bless you with God's favor and man's favor
12. God bless you with health
13. God bless you with a good wife or husband
14. God bless you with hands to bless others
15. God bless you with happiness
16. God bless you with fulfillment
17. God bless you with contentment
18. God bless you with hope and a good outlook on life
19. God bless you with a listening ear
20. God bless you with a long life
21. God bless you with an obedient heart to the Spirit of God
22. God bless you with His peace
23. God bless you with pleasant speech
24. God bless you with a pleasant personality
25. God bless you with promotion
26. God bless you with protection
27. God bless you with provision, safety, and strength
28. God bless you with success
29. God bless you with trust and wisdom
30. God bless you with goodness and mercy following you all the days of your life., that you might dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

"The Lord bless thee and keep thee. The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. I bless you in Jesus Name."