What to do if there is a demonic stronghold object in front of your house?

If you believe there is a demonic stronghold object in front of your house, the primary steps involve spiritual cleansing, prayer, and the removal of any items that may be inviting demonic influence.

The first logical step is to identify and remove any physical objects that could be acting as a "foothold" for demonic activity. This includes items associated with the occult, witchcraft, or anything that glorifies evil. Examples often cited are tarot cards, Ouija boards, certain decorative items like dreamcatchers or statues of non-Christian deities, and even some forms of entertainment that promote violence, perversion, or satanic themes. Even seemingly innocuous items, if they have a history of being used in ungodly practices or if the Holy Spirit prompts you to remove them, should be discarded. It's advised not to sell or give these items away, but to destroy them completely, such as by burning, if possible. This aligns with biblical accounts where those who practiced magic burned their books.

After addressing physical objects, the next crucial step is spiritual cleansing and dedication of your home to God. This process typically involves prayer, anointing with oil, and invoking the name and authority of Jesus Christ.

Here's a step-by-step approach:

1. Confess Sins and Renounce Ungodly Behaviors: Before cleansing your home, it's important to confess any personal sins and renounce involvement in any ungodly behaviors that might have opened doors to demonic influence. This ensures you are in a right standing with God.

2. Anoint Your Home with Oil: Obtain anointing oil (olive oil can be consecrated for this purpose) . Starting from the main entryway, such as the front door, and moving through each room, apply the oil symbolically. Many traditions suggest making a cross over doorframes and windows. The oil itself isn't magical, but it symbolizes God's power, blessings, and the blood of Jesus.

3. Pray and Exercise Authority in Jesus' Name: As you anoint each area, pray aloud, dedicating your home to God and commanding any evil spirits to leave in the name of Jesus Christ. You can pray for God's presence to fill your home and for His angels to guard it. Specific scriptures like Psalm 91 are often prayed for protection. The belief is that demons cannot stand the name of Jesus and must flee when confronted with His authority.

4. Invite the Holy Spirit: Explicitly invite the Holy Spirit to dwell in your home, filling it with peace, love, and His presence.

5. Address the Land: Extend your prayers and anointing to the land your house sits on, consecrating it to the Lord and asking for divine protection.

6. Ongoing Spiritual Practices: To maintain a spiritually protected home, consistent practices are recommended:

   • Remove Objects with Evil Roots: Continuously be vigilant about any new items brought into the home that might have negative spiritual associations.

   • Open Bibles: Some suggest keeping Bibles open in various rooms as a symbolic declaration of God's word over the atmosphere.

   • Play Worship Music: Regularly playing Christian worship music is believed to create an atmosphere where evil spirits cannot remain.

   • Christian Fellowship: Inviting other believers into your home for fellowship can fill the space with positive spiritual energy.

   • Regular Prayer and Scripture Reading: Maintaining a consistent prayer life and engaging with scripture strengthens your spiritual defenses.

   • Sacraments (for Catholics): For those in the Catholic faith, regular attendance at Mass, confession, and the use of holy water and blessed salt are considered powerful protections against evil spirits. Wearing blessed items like a Saint Benedict medal and praying the Rosary or the Saint Michael prayer are also common practices.

Historically, people have used various methods to protect their homes from perceived evil. In early New England, symbols were scratched into woodwork near vulnerable points like doors and windows, and personal items like shoes were concealed in walls, believed to trap or deter evil spirits . While these practices were rooted in a belief in the reality of the devil and witches, they were not always condoned by the clergy, who viewed them as "Devil's Shield against a Devil's Sword" . Modern Christian approaches emphasize the authority of Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit over such practice.