Introduction

Many people have experienced the loss of things that rightfully belong to them due to the works of the enemy. They have lost their plans, thoughts, and every good thing that the Lord has given them. The Bible tells us that the enemy, like a thief, comes to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10).

The Story

Two women who were harlots came before King Solomon. The first woman claimed that she and the other woman lived in the same house and both gave birth to children. However, one night, the second woman's child died because she accidentally smothered it while sleeping. In her desperation, she took the living child from the first woman's side and replaced it with her dead child. When the first woman woke up, she realized that the child she was nursing was not her own.

Lessons from the Story

1. Things that rightfully belong to us can be taken away by the enemy.

2. The enemy can replace what is ours with something that is not meant for us.

3. We must consider our situations and ask questions to discern what truly belongs to us.

4. Accepting what the enemy has given us without consideration is not the right approach.

5. We must fight back and reject what is not ours.

Application

Today, we will pray against the enemy's plan to steal, kill, and destroy the good things that God has given us. We will reject anything that does not belong to us and refuse to accept the enemy's plan for our lives.

Prayer Points

1. Pray for the restoration of everything that the enemy has stolen, killed, or destroyed in your life.

2. Reject and destroy every plan, strategy, and product of the enemy that has been transferred to you.

3. Refuse to bow to the enemy's plan over your life.

4. Pray for discernment to recognize what truly belongs to you and what doesn't.

5. Ask God to redirect your destiny and blessings onto the right course.

Conclusion

It is heartbreaking to see people lose what rightfully belongs to them and accept what the enemy has given them instead. But today, we declare that everything that is not ours will be returned to the sender in Jesus' name. We reject the enemy's plan for our lives and choose to walk in the destiny that God has ordained for us.

Remember, when we consider our situations, ask questions, and fight back, we can experience a restoration of our true destiny. Let us trust in God's faithfulness and seek His guidance as we navigate through life. May His grace empower us to overcome every obstacle and walk in the fullness of our God-given purpose. Amen.

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