"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." II CORINTHIANS 10:4-5
All who endeavor to live a godly life in this world must realize we are in an anti-christ environment. We are surrounded with a massive corrupt organization of evil opposition. This world system does not know God, nor does it readily recognizes godliness. Those around us do not live by the rules we live by, nor fight evil as we do.
The world, the flesh and the devil are combined negative forces to destroy Christian's faith. They do all they can to distract, prevent spiritual maturity and ruin our testimony.
Do not despair. God gives believers powerful weapons for smashing down powers that erect barriers against the truth of God. He has given protection by prayer. Meditation upon His Word enables you to control your thoughts. You can prevent your mind from wandering into world views that contradict your biblical beliefs. You can help those around you to recognize God as personal and knowable.
So clear your mind. Dismiss all thoughts that cultivate an arrogant denial of what you know about your God and His Word. Your weapons are for warfare, to resist and destroy anything in your mind and heart that argues against obedience to Christ.
Read God's Word aloud: Discipline yourself to listen to it. Declare it aloud as the truth against the devil. Proclaim it aloud as a statement of faith to the Lord. Do this daily, if possible three times a day. Renew your mind with His Word.
Prayer: Lord, help me to read your Word aloud and to pray using Scriptures. Cast down everything in my mind that argues with what I know is Truth. I will live in this world as your witness, but not be of this world. In Jesus' mighty name. Amen