THE PILGRIMS GUIDE WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 LIVING ABOVE WORLDLY PATTERNS 2 A WORD FROM THE WORD: "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, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled." 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 NKJV The stronghold you face in battle as a believer in Christ Jesus is that which is geared towards capturing and taking hold of your mind, which includes the emotions, will and intellect, but the good thing here is that your warfare is not a physical one, and as a child of God, moreover, you have access to God's armoury to help you win. What determines your spirituality is the depth which the state of your mind is rooted and anchored on God's Word. If your mind would not receive the word of God, it would be difficult for you to become a child of God in deed. Your dominion over powers of darkness begins with the backing of the Spirit of God when you are connected to Him. Your cultural background has a way of toying with your mind, but God is saying don't allow the patterns of this world to sway and win over your mind. The worldly way does not agree with the principles of God's Word and as such, your obedience to the Word of God will not be fulfilled when you follow it. Walk in the Spirit, and depend on Him fully for the enabling and sustaining grace to live beyond the flesh, replacing lies with the the truth of God's Word. The Holy Spirit's enduement will help you to confront negative and deceptive thought patterns. PRAYER BULLETS: LORD Jesus, give me the grace to continually renew my mind in You, and to confront and overcome negative and deceptive patterns. FURTHER READING: Romans 8:6-7; Romans 12:2; Philippians 2:5; Philippians 4:13. ------------------------------------------------------------------- ©️ Amaobi Nwachukwu 2026. If you're blessed by this, please, do share with others. And if you'll like to partner with us, kindly check page 3 of our hard copy edition or better still send us a WhatsApp message or call on +234 8098421967. #ThePilgrimsGuide.