Spiritual Archives

Wilderness Mentalities: 10 Common Negative Mindsets

What are “wilderness mentalities”? Which ones might you be stuck in? When Satan’s negativity goes unchecked, it can derail our lives. Joyce Meyer explains that, if negative thinking becomes habitual, we can become so lost in unhealthy patterns that a positive life becomes impossible. Meyer calls this being stuck in a “wilderness mentality” because no matter what our actual circumstances are like, a negative mind can make life feel like an unnavigable wilderness. Here are 10 different wilderness mentalities (negative mindsets) and some ways to get unstuck.

Spiritual Apathy: How the Devil Robs Us of Joy

What is spiritual apathy? What does it come from, and where can it lead? Joyce Meyer believes that one of the more subtle ways that the devil can attack our minds and rob us of a positive life is by suppressing our motivation. If we don’t feel like we are achieving our true potential, it may be because the devil has caused our minds to become passive. This spiritual apathy can lead us to neglect our relationship with God, allow the devil greater influence, and even become guilty of sins of omission. Read more to learn about the dangers of

Spiritual Anxiety Relief: What We Can Learn From Birds

How should a believer deal with anxiety? What do birds teach us about spiritual anxiety relief? Christian author Joyce Meyer argues that, if our minds are full of anxiety and worry, it’s a sign we’re under attack from the devil, who uses anxiety and worry to torment us and consume our thoughts with negativity. According to Meyer, worry and anxiety are unproductive emotions that rob us of the present moment, which is a gift from God. She says that birds offer a practical lesson for us all. Keep reading for Meyer’s perspectives on anxiety.

What Is Revelation Knowledge? Joyce Meyer Explains

What is revelation knowledge? How is it different from head knowledge? Author, speaker, and Bible teacher Joyce Meyer argues that one of the signs that we’re under attack by the devil is that our mind is full of uncertainty. She contends that this uncertainty is a product of reasoning that has gone “too far”—causing us to question God or our faith. To combat this, Meyer recommends that we lean on revelation knowledge rather than head knowledge. Read more to learn about Meyer’s notion of revelation knowledge.

How Your Criticism of Others Might Be an Attack on You

How can your criticism of others harm you? What if you left judgment to God instead? If you find yourself feeling lonely and unhappy, it may be because Satan is attacking your mind and leading you to sabotage your relationships. Joyce Meyer explains that Satan tries to convince you to judge and criticize others, thus causing you to alienate people. Continue reading to better understand how criticism harms—not just others—but you, as well.

Stephen Hawking: God Is Unnecessary

Did Stephen Hawking believe in God? How are Hawking’s views of God similar to that of pantheistic religions? According to the late Stephen Hawking, God is unnecessary because science explains the universe better than religion. However, Hawking didn’t rule out the possibility of God—he said that “God” is the natural laws of the universe rather than a singular being. Here are Stephen Hawking’s ideas about God.

Unfocused Mind? Why the Devil Might Be the Cause

What are the spiritual dangers that accompany a lack of focus? How does the devil use distractions to distance you from God? The author of The Battlefield of the Mind, Joyce Meyer, contends that our minds are a spiritual battlefield. An unfocused mind is a sign that we’re under attack by the devil. She explains why our minds wander and how the devil is behind these distractions. Read more to understand Meyer’s argument.

Fighting Spiritual Battles: 6 Signs You’re Under Attack

Are you aware of the spiritual battles going on in your mind? What are the signs? In Battlefield of the Mind, Joyce Meyer explains that you’re constantly fighting spiritual battles in your mind, whether you realize it or not. She describes several conditions that indicate that your mind is under attack from the devil. Keep reading to learn how to recognize attacks while you’re fighting spiritual battles.

The 2 Weapons of the Devil: Negativity & Selfishness

How does the devil wage war against us? What are his tactics, and what’s his goal? The “battlefield of the mind” is not a metaphor. Christian author Joyce Meyer explains that, whether we know it or not, we’re engaged in a constant and literal battle for the well-being of our minds. On one side of the battle is Satan, who tries to corrupt our minds and lives with his negativity. In fact, the two primary weapons of the devil are negative thoughts and a selfish mind. Continue reading for details on these ideas as well as Meyer’s suggestions on what

Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer: Book Overview

What’s the book Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer about? What, exactly, does it mean that the mind is a battlefield? If we hope to live the positive life that God intends for us, we must first win the battle for our minds. Satan tries to trap us in a negative life by convincing us to focus on negative thoughts. In Battlefield of the Mind, best-selling author, speaker, and Bible teacher Joyce Meyer teaches that Satan tries to trap us in a negative life by filling our minds with negative thoughts, but that we can thwart Satan’s attempts by