1. Authority – remember that you are ‘seated with Christ in heavenly places’.
2. Blessing – not cursing. Always remember that you are dealing with real people,

loved by God and so try to pray positively rather than negatively. There will be times when you have to address the enemy directly but as a general rule don’t go looking for him. Try to pray good things into people and situations rather than bad things out of them. It is ‘perfect love’ that casts out fear and in Paul’s list of spiritual armour there is only one offensive piece of equipment – the word of God.

3. Common Sense – The greatest gift God wants to give to many Christians is common sense. Is there a practical response, or a medical explanation?

4. Discernment – The discernment of evil spirits is a vital gift. Sometimes the Lord will help us to know exactly how to pray and what the nature of the problem is. Part of the discernment process may well be conferring with others who are wise.