Resolving Control Issues with Patterns of His Presence Strongholds are rooted in our thinking, where the enemy works to conceal and confuse the truths of God. When he can twist Christians' corporately held ideals and attitudes, he can cripple local churches, and keep the body of Christ in conflict and turmoil. The only hope to dismantle these destructive strongholds is the very real and powerful Presence of God. When we worship and welcome him, his Presence will wash over our minds, clearing the way for divine strongholds to take over.