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Where does spiritual doubt come from, and where can it lead? What’s the difference between doubt and unbelief? When Jesus called Peter to walk on water, Peter did it—for a moment. According to Joyce Meyer, doubt caused Peter to sink. In Battlefield of the Mind, Meyer discusses what doubt is, how it differs from unbelief, and how we can fight both doubt and unbelief. Read more for a concise discussion of doubts about God.
Do you feel like you’re always doing something but barely getting anything done? In other words, are you busy but not productive? Many people feel like they are busy all the time but they don’t see the “products of their business.” This is because there is a fine line between being busy and being productive. Being busy but not productive is a sign of either inefficiency or poor time management. Here’s how being busy (but not productive) eats away at your mental energy and what you can do about it.
What is a victim mentality? Where does it come from? How can it impact our lives? Joyce Meyer argues that the devil attacks our minds with negative thoughts. One category of negativity is self-pity, or a victim mentality. Not only does this mentality trap us in a dark mindset, it makes us believe that we can’t make choices and changes. Keep reading to learn more about the pitfalls of self-pity.
Are you more like Jesus today than you were yesterday? What can you do to think like Christ? What difference would it make in your life? Joyce Meyer explains that Jesus is the paragon of maintaining a positive mind in the face of suffering. Therefore, as we try to live a positive life ourselves, we should try to emulate his mindset. While this may seem like an impossible task, Meyer reminds us that God invites all Christians to share the mind of Christ through the Holy Spirit. Read more to learn about the steps toward having the mindset of Christ.
Do you own your thoughts? Are they mostly positive or negative? Thinking positive is paramount to living a happy and successful life because our thoughts become self-fulfilling prophecies. That’s the position of Joyce Meyer, who implores us to take ownership of our thoughts—focusing on God and remembering that the devil tries to keep our minds negative. Keep reading to learn how to keep a positive mindset.
Are you looking for The Happiness Equation quotes by Neil Pasricha? What are some of the most noteworthy passages worth revisiting? Happiness has many benefits—it positively impacts your attitude, your chances of success, and the circumstances that play out in your life. Despite knowing this, many people find it difficult to feel consistently happy. In The Happiness Equation, best-selling author Neil Pasricha claims you can overcome this difficulty by training yourself to feel happier. He explores common obstacles to happiness and provides solutions that help boost your enthusiasm for life. Below is a selection of passages with explanations.
Do you constantly compare yourselves to others? Do you wish you had what they have? Many of us live in a culture of competition. We feel that our value is measured by our success. Christian author Joyce Meyer asserts that this culture is not the way God’s kingdom operates, and we can free ourselves from the trap of envy if we adopt God’s values and perspective. Keep reading for insights on how to stop being envious of others.
What hinders productivity? How can you reduce the burden of trivial, insignificant tasks and free up the space to focus on what really matters? One of the most common hindrances to productivity is being occupied with trivia. Trivial tasks contribute to stress and overwhelm as they waste your time, deplete your energy, and slow down progress on your goals. For example, deliberating over how to start an email uses up time and energy, distracts you from productive tasks, and eats into your relaxation time. But the result offers no benefits. Here’s how to improve productivity by eliminating or streamlining tasks and
What are Tony Hsieh’s three theories on happiness? How can your life and business value happiness more? In his book Delivering Happiness, Hsieh proposes that there are three theories on happiness in business: there are different elements, levels, and kinds of happiness that can be achieved. Applying these theories to your life and work can help you move up in the business world. Keep reading to learn more about Hsieh’s three theories of happiness.
How can we fight against the devil’s attacks? What are the weapons of spiritual warfare? In her book Battlefield of the Mind, Joyce Meyer shares her ideas about how we can fight off Satan’s attacks and cultivate a positive mind that is aligned with God’s way of thinking. She believes that scripture, praise, and prayer are our primary weapons. Continue reading to learn more about these three ways to fight against the devil.