What I learned from Joyce Meyer and “Battlefield of the Mind”:

I found myself studying all her scripture references and the stories behind them. The story of the Israelites really stuck with me (I’ll get back to this in a moment). I also made a point to memorize the scriptures by writing them down and taping them to my bathroom mirror or desk at work.

I was made aware of certain strongholds I didn’t even know I had and convicted to change those I did know I had but was choosing to ignore. Joyce’s openness regarding her own strongholds made it easier for me to examine my own.

I was reminded that a lot of my problems not only come from my bad attitude or negative thinking, but from replaying and over analyzing things in my head.

Joyce pointed out that blessings are not based on our actions, but rather God blesses us when we are ready for His blessings. This was so huge for me. I have been making major life changes regarding my walk with the Lord and I was so terrified that when I miss-stepped that I would be punished. However, the thing that stuck with me the most regarding this issue was that the Israelites took 40 years to get to the Promised Land when it should have only taken them 11 days! Why? Because they were not ready for the blessing of the Promised Land. Their constant complaining and disobedience was a clear sign that they were not ready for what God had for them. How true this is in our own lives! That alone was enough for me to call this one of the greatest books I have ever read.