Battlefield of the Mind

I just finished reading Joyce Meyer's book called Battlefield of the Mind. It was very good and I recommend it to anyone who is struggling with the stronghold of negative or unhealthy thought patterns in their life. Here are some key statements and scriptures from the book that resonated with me and that I am using in my battle to tear down my stronghold of negativity and depression:

• 1 Corinthians 10:13 "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."
• Our thoughts become our words. Therefore, it is vitally important that we choose life-generating thoughts. When we do, right words will follow.
• Phillipians 1:6 "God has begun a good work in me, and He is well able to bring it to full completion."
• A person will get out of the word what he is willing to put into it.
• The devil was controlling my life because he was controlling my thoughts.
• Think about what you're thinking about.
• Phillipians 4:8 "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
• Satan will aggressively fight against the renewal of your mind, but it is vital that you press on and continue to pray and study in this area until you gain measurable victory.
• Discipline your mind. Don't let it run all over town, doing whatever it pleases. Begin today to "keep your foot," to keep your mind on what you're doing.
• The spirit is the more noble organ and should always be honored above the mind.
• There are times when God leaves huge question marks as tools in our lives to stretch our faith. Unanswered questions crucify the flesh life.
• We can become addicted to wrong mental activity just as someone else can get addicted to drugs or alcohol or nicotine.
• Don't make the mistake of spending too much time focusing on the storm.
• Don't make your decisions based on your thoughts or feelings, but check with your spirit.
• The Word coming forth out of a believer's mouth, with faith to back it up, is the single most effective weapon that can be used to win the war against worry and anxiety.
• Jesus did not come to remove all opposition from our lives, but rather to give us a different approach to the storms of life.
• Remember, your actions won't change until your mind does.
• Our thoughts are silent words that only we and the Lord hear, but those words affect our inner man, our health, our joy and our attitude.
• Colossians 3:2 "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things."
• Meditating on God and His ways and works will need to become a regular part of your thought life if you want ot experience victory.
• Your future is not determined by your past or your present.