_*Exhortation Pills: Prayer Deals with the Cause, Not Just the Effect*_ _By Rev. Stephen Dadedzi_ _Day 51 (20/Feb/2025)_ > ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭II Corinthians 10:4-5 NKJV 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. I know of a young woman who struggled with chronic financial setbacks. No matter how hard she worked, unexpected expenses constantly drained her resources. Frustrated, she sought counsel from a prayer warrior who discerned a generational pattern of poverty operating in her bloodline. Through targeted prayers and fasting, she addressed the spiritual root, and over time, her financial situation changed. *1. Prayer Exposes the Root Cause:* Many problems in life have deeper spiritual origins. Just like a doctor doesn’t just treat symptoms but seeks the disease causing them, effective prayer goes beyond surface-level issues to expose the real enemy at work. The Bible teaches us that spiritual battles are won by pulling down strongholds, not just managing their effects (2 Corinthians 10:4). *2. Prayer Destroys the Legal Ground of the Enemy:* Some issues persist because the enemy has a legal right to operate—whether through sin, generational covenants, or ignorance. When we pray, God reveals what gives the enemy access, allowing us to repent, renounce, and break those spiritual ties (Colossians 2:14-15). This dismantles the enemy’s hold and brings lasting deliverance. *3. Prayer Replaces the Old with the New:* Once the root is dealt with, prayer fills the void with God’s promises. It’s not enough to remove a problem; we must establish God’s order in our lives. Jesus said when an unclean spirit leaves, it seeks to return, but when we fill our lives with God’s Word and presence, we secure our victory (Luke 11:24-26). _🙏 Prayer:_ Father, open my eyes to the true causes of the challenges I face. Give me the wisdom and discernment to pray effectively, addressing the roots and not just the symptoms. In Jesus’ name, Amen. _⚠️ Are You Saved?_ Enjoy God's gift of eternal life by accepting Jesus Christ into your heart today. Believe God raised Him from the dead and confess Him as your Lord and Savior (John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10). _Follow for more:_ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8CpbP65yD6cGE7Qq2I | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephendadedzi | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephendadedzi | X: https://x.com/stephendadedzi | eBooks on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/stephendadedzi