Battlefield of the Mind

by Joyce Meyer

If you want to have a good prayer life, develop a personal relationship with God. Know that He loves you, that He is full of mercy, and that He will help you. On the other hand, Satan takes our circumstances and builds strongholds in our lives–he wages war on the battlefield of our mind. But, you and I can be comforted that God gives us weapons to tear down those strongholds. The biggest weapon is His Word. When we begin to feel that the battle of the mind is just too difficult we must choose to think we are going to make it using God’s help. We have to not only choose to think we are going to make it, but we must decide not to give up. God is on our side, He loves us, and He is going to see us through these times. Sometimes we must learn to wait even if it seems the Lord is taking us across the country to get to our destination. He brings things to pass in His own time and His own way. I have come to realize impatience is just a sign of pride, and the only answer to pride is humility. Ask God to start showing you the truth about yourself. That is a tough pill to swallow sometimes. It won’t be easy, but remember, He has promised, “I will never leave you or forsake you” (Heb. 13:5).

How will I use this book in the future? I know my faith is a product of the spirit. Satan doesn’t want me to get my mind in agreement with my spirit. He knows this is where God places faith in us. When we get faith it damages Satan’s kingdom. The only reason Satan brings storms into my life is because he wants to intimidate me. I have to remember to not make decisions based on just my thoughts or feelings, but I must check with my spirit.