The Rules of Engagement by Cindy Trimm

258 Pages·2008·3.45 MB·English

by  Cindy Trimm

Every army must know the rules of engagement in order to be
effective in warfare. The same is true for the twenty-first-century
church. This book is a must for those who are on the front line,
and I heartily endorse it to God’s elite forces.

The strategies in this book are written by one of God’s present-

day generals who is committed to leading the saints to victory.

—Apostle John Eckhardt

Cindy Trimm has spiritual insight that is invariably unique and
profound. The kingdom principles expounded in this book provide
the power tools needed to change regions dominated by tyran-
nical, diabolical demonic systems. The systematic methodologies
explained here will make an indelible impression and develop
the generational dominance of God’s people in a kingdom envi-
ronment. After reading The Rules of Engagement, I am convinced
that any person and ministry involved in transforming nations
for the future need this resource as a catalyst for change and
development. The systems and dimensions described herein will
be engraved in the minds of every reader, everywhere. This book
is an essential read.

—Bishop Tudor Bismark

Jabula—New Life Ministries

In a world where the enemy is out to distract and deceive as
many as he can, even the very elect, this work is extremely
timely. When it comes to spiritual warfare, it is clear to me that
in this early part of the twenty-first century, Cindy Trimm is
one of God’s generals. She has done extensive research on this
subject that has been impacting lives around the world. This
latest work is a compilation of three books and is a powerful
tool for persons in preparation for spiritual warfare as well as
those already engaged in spiritual warfare. Cindy Trimm shares
a wealth of information, instruction, and principles in this book
that, if applied, will equip you for victory over the enemy in
every area of your life. This book is indeed a training manual
for the believer and a must-read for those who wish to walk in
victory.

—Bishop Neil C. Ellis, Cmg, DD, JP

Senior Pastor/teacher, Mt. Tabor Full Gospel Baptist Church

Great insight on allowing the kingdom to work in you. An excel-
lent resource for your personal and ministry library.

—Apostle Ron Carpenter

Redemption World Outreach Center

Cindy Trimm documents Scripture in a masterful way and exposes
the strategies and tactics brought against us by the forces of
evil. The principles expounded upon in this book will cause life-
changing victories in Christ.

—Pastor Marion Meares

Evangel Cathedral

Cindy Trimm, a prophet, a pastor, a writer, and a humanitarian
has helped to shape the lives of many of God’s powerful leaders,
including myself, through insightful, prophetic teachings on
prayer. This book is a weapon with a double-edged sword to help
you to strategize how to mightily pull down every stronghold in
your life. I highly recommend it! Read it and win!

—Judy Jacobs

His Song Ministries

International Psalmist, Author, Teacher, and Worship Leader

I was once told that the greatest teachers are those who were the
greatest students. Cindy Trimm had to have been that exceptional
student absorbing every ounce of wisdom, knowledge, and under-
standing that was available. Hearing her teach and reading her
books brings impartation, clarity, and empowerment to anyone
who is ready to live in total victory over satanic powers and shift
into the next realm and dimension in their lives.

—Micah Stampley

Minstrel and Psalmist

Practical and spiritual applications abound in this book from
Cindy Trimm. If we understand the critical times in which we live
(and we do), we must understand that godly power and authority
are available and necessary for victory in every aspect of life.
Cindy Trimm lays out strategic, logical, and effective maneuvers
for warring in the heavenlies. This is an essential book for such a
time as this!

—Dr. Teresa Hairston

Founder/Publisher, Gospel Today Magazine

The Rules of Engagement is a revolutionary, life-changing view of
spiritual warfare. Cindy Trimm’s comprehensive manual exposes
adversarial tactics and strategies while illuminating seldom-taught
truths and principles regarding strongholds and their origins. As
a publisher, I have read many books written on spiritual warfare.
However, I found this book to be a powerful tool for dethroning
the enemy. Its prayers and declarations can be applied by any
believer for guaranteed spiritual victory and success in every area
of life.

—Theresa Tavernier

Founder/Publisher, Saved Magazine

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Copyright © 2008 by Cindy Trimm
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:
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The rules of engagement / Cindy Trimm.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-59979-340-5
1. Spiritual warfare. I. Title.
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Contents

Foreword by Chuck D. Pierce ................................................................. xi

Introduction: Basic Training .................................................................. 1

Part I: Rules of engagement

1
YOU—Redefined: True Dominion Starts With Knowing

Who You Are ............................................................................................ 9

2
Your Military Headquarters and the Commander in Chief:

True Victory Starts With Knowing Whose You Are ...........................15

3
Activation Into War: Getting Your Stripes ..........................................23

Part II: Your enemy

4
The Battlefield Is Your Mind: Where All Is Won or Lost ....................41

5
Knowing Your Enemy: Spiritual Intelligence Agency (SIA) ...............49

6
Weapons of Mass Destruction: Hiroshima of the Spirit ...................63

7
Counterattacking the Weapons of the Enemy:

Ready, Aim, Fire! .................................................................................111

Part III: Binding the strongman

8
Gearing Up for Battle: What Are Your Weapons? ............................139

9
Engaging the Fight:

Strategies and Tactics for Spiritual Warfare ..................................... 147
10
Reconnaissance:

Getting Delivered and Overcoming the Enemy ................................153

Conclusion: Forward March! ..............................................................221

Glossary ................................................................................................223

Notes .....................................................................................................229

Index .....................................................................................................231

This book is dedicated to Prophetess Juanita Bynum.

You gave the world No More Sheets, My Spiritual Inheritance,

Matters of the Heart, Woman on the Frontline,

and the Threshing Floor Revival.

You gave me an opportunity that changed my destiny. Thank you.

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W

ar! The Lord says in Matthew 24:6–7, “And you will hear of wars
and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these
things must come to pass, but the end is not yet” (nkjv, emphasis

added). If we are to keep hearing of wars and rumors of war, we need to
understand the rules of engagement for the wars that surround us.

When we hear the word war we have thoughts of destruction, sorrow,

grief, loss, conflict, and death. However, the Lord says clearly, “See that you
are not troubled.” Our inner man will not be unsettled if we know the rules
of engagement!

I can still remember the day I got up early and went from our bedroom

to the couch. As I lay down and began to meditate and get my mind set on
the Lord for the day, an interesting thing happened: a blackboard appeared
before me. Visions are very interesting. I can’t say that I have had many, but
the few God has graced me with have been dramatic.

I began to see words appear on this blackboard. The hand of God seemed

to be writing before me, just as He wrote in the days of Daniel. I saw the
following words: anti-Semitism, militant Islam, covenant conflict, women
arising for My purposes, lawlessness, the transference of wealth, over-
throwing thrones of iniquity, and prepare for war. “Prepare for war” seemed
to be the illuminating cornerstone of the vision.

I said, “Lord, what are You showing me?” “This is the future war of the

church,” He said. I got up and began writing what He had shown me, and
this is now a classic history book of the last decade and season of war. At the
beginning of the new millennium, there was little understanding on war and
how to maneuver in and through the season ahead. Then came September 11,
2001. War then became a reality in the world around us! I believe the Lord
Himself put us in a supernatural accelerated course and began to develop
rules of engagement for this season of confrontation and interaction in the
wars around us.

War is like the game of chess. Much like various pieces in a game of chess,

each of us plays a key role in God’s end-time strategy or future plan for full-
ness in the earth realm. Like chess, the only way we can be defeated is to fail
to think ahead and anticipate the enemy’s moves. When we become Christians,

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The Rules of Engagement

we are born onto a battlefield. Our choice is not whether we want to enter into
a conflict; rather, war has already been declared against us. Our only choice is
whether we want to be trampled by the enemy or learn to fight and win.

To be efficient in the rules of engagement, one must know the promises

of God. Peter said that God has given us His precious and magnificent assur-
ances and that through them we can become partakers of His divine nature
(2 Pet. 1:4). God has given us promises that relate to every area of life. He has
promised us abundant provision, healing, and many other blessings.

Cindy Trimm has developed a manual that answers questions and creates

understanding that prepares us for war! We must know why we are at war!
We must know who our enemy is and how he operates against the church! We
must know who we are and how God is preparing us for this future war! We
must have our strategy for victory. In The Rules of Engagement, Cindy Trimm
leads you into the most in-depth understanding of WHY and HOW to win
the wars around you. Therefore, never fear the rumors of war.

Ask any soldier what matters most when you’re on the battlefield and you’ll

likely get a twofold answer: who are you fighting against, and whose side are
you on? It’s crucial to know who you are aligned with. Who enlisted you? Who
trained you for war? Whose tactics do you adhere to, and whose commands
will you follow to death? The Rules of Engagement answers these questions.

As Christians, we are warriors who have been called and enlisted by the

holy God of this universe. We are warriors of the cross. In the heat of battle,
we must remind ourselves of these truths about the God who enlisted us: He
is the God above all gods. His Son has paid the price for our ultimate victory.
Satan’s headship has already been broken by the power of the cross. Jesus has
already conquered death, hell, and the grave. We need not fear death but only
resist its sting. The Spirit of God still reigns supreme in the earth to comfort
us in the midst of distressing times. He is the only restraining force of evil
and is there to give us strategies to overcome every ploy the enemy has set
against our lives. The earth belongs to God, and He has a plan linked with
the fullness of time. We, His children, might get knocked down, but we will
never get knocked out. He is love, and perfect love in us will cast out all fear
of the future.

With everything going on in the earth, we must never forget that He is God.

We know that He is always in command. Yet if that’s the case, why is there
so much confusion around us? Why are nations forever in conflict and people

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groups warring against each other? Why does lawlessness continue to esca-
late throughout the world? If He is God and has already won the victory, what
exactly is our role in the midst of the warfare we encounter on a daily basis?

The truth is, we are fully engaged in a covenant conflict, which means that

we are warring to see the blessings of a holy, supreme God spread throughout
the earthly realm. Psalm 24:1 declares that the “earth is the LORD’s, and the
fullness thereof.” God has a plan of fullness for the earth. His desire is for
wholeness. Yet the war between God and evil is unfolding, which will deter-
mine how His fullness will be manifested in the earth in our generations
and those to come. The Rules of Engagement, destined to be a classic for the
generations ahead, will assist you to walk on a daily basis as a victorious
warrior who understands the boundaries of confrontation and overcoming.

We already know that the headship of Satan has been broken forever.

However, how do we enforce and engage the enemy to remain broken and
his head submitted to the authority of Christ in us? If we win the war in this
generation, the generation that follows will experience blessings. The enemy
still believes he has a right to shut the portals of heaven so that we, as God’s
children, will be confined to a decaying earth realm where death attempts to
cast a shadow. Not so! God has made all wisdom available for His children.
We can access that wisdom today. We can ascend into heavenly places and
gain what is necessary to release in the earth. As blood-bought, redeemed
children of a holy God, we can wield the sword of the Spirit in the earth and
declare, “On Earth as it is in heaven!” Though the enemy has attempted to
prevent God’s blessings from manifesting in the earth, we can prepare a way
for those blessings to be revealed.

This is a crucial time for believers. We have the opportunity to be as “wise

as serpents” (Matt. 10:16) by being like the sons of Issachar. These were men
from the renowned tribe in Israel who served as counselors to King David.
Scripture records that they were a group “that had understanding of the
times” (1 Chron. 12:32). In the same way, we must discern the times, taking
full advantage of the otherworldly wisdom God offers us. When we do, we
will be prepared for the unfolding wars of our time. We thank you, Cindy
Trimm, for a manual to assist us in all the wars ahead! Thank God for The
Rules of Engagement!

—Dr. Chuck D. Pierce

President, Glory of Zion International Ministries, Inc.