Although I have perused the devotional for this book and various snippets of it throughout the years, this marks the very first occasion that I have read it from beginning to end. I wholeheartedly concur with the author's assertion that a significant portion of our lives revolves more around our thoughts than our circumstances. Indeed, our mind is a battleground where Satan wages a fierce war to gain control. Her words of encouragement and the authenticity with which she presents them have challenged me to persevere in the path where I am making good choices and to reevaluate those areas where I am facing difficulties. It is as if her writing has shone a light on the inner recesses of my mind, prompting me to take a closer look at my thought patterns and the decisions that flow from them.

A drawing point for me to this book was that the chess pieces were on the front cover. I find it odd that someone chose to have the white king submitted, while the black king stands victorious over him. What is this symbolic of? Before I get lost in this, I'll move on.

Joyce Meyer is either loved or hated, as are many TV evangelists - there are not many in-betweens. I guess I fall in-between.

This book is very simply written. It is double-spaced and comes in at 278 pages. The bibliography consists of the "Random House Unabridged Dictionary", "Strong's The New Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible", "Vine's An Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words", and "Webster's II New Riverside University Dictionary". "Battle Field of the Mind" has sold over 2 million copies. People are essentially simple-minded. Isaac Asimov stated that his objective in writing was to write as simply as possible, being as clear as possible. Well done then, Joyce, good and faithful servant.

The contents of "Battle Field of the Mind" are broken into three parts: "The Importance of the Mind", "Conditions of the Mind", and "Wilderness Mentalities".

The main message found here is to "think about what you are thinking about". Various scriptures taken from the Amplified Bible, as well as King James, are spread throughout the book, validating Meyer's teachings on the mind.

Though I was not impressed with Joyce's writing style, I appreciated her insights and her knowledge of the Bible. Certainly, there are things here to think about and think deeply about.

Confessing not only covers our sin but also helps us to recognize and analyze where it is that we are habitually falling into sin. Socrates tells us "A life unexamined is not worth living." The writer of Proverbs tells us "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he." By examining our thinking, our minds, we are better able to examine our lives. As Joyce states more than once: "The mind is the battlefield."

All was well with Joyce and I until I came to chapter 10, within which she argues that reason is an abnormal way of thinking and that reason leads to confusion. I believe she takes Matthew 16.8, James 1:22, Proverbs 3:5, and 1 Corinthians 2:1,2 completely out of context. Paul said he resolved to know nothing among us except Jesus Christ. Without reason, we could not recognize Paul as being paradoxical - he is truly one of the most logical and intellectual writers in the bible! Joyce's book here was written using reason, which, in the image of God, we were gifted with (granted she used a smaller portion of reason in her writing than say, Charles Spurgeon). So, this chapter, in my opinion, needs to be completely trashed and rewritten. Reason is not abnormal thinking. It is a wonderful tool without which we would only have religion.

Myer Pearlman states that "theology literally means 'a treatise or reasoned discourse about God'. Theology, or doctrine, may be described as a science which deals with our knowledge of God and His relations to man. We call theology a science because science is the systematic and logical arrangement of certified facts. Theology consists of facts relating to God and Divine things, presented in an orderly and logical manner.

Religion comes from a Latin word meaning 'to bind'; religion represents those activities which bind man to God in a certain relationship. Theology is knowledge about God. Thus religion is practice, while theology is knowledge. Religion and theology should go together in the balanced experience; but in practice they are sometimes separated so that one may be a theologian without being truly religious and on the other hand one may be truly religious without possessing a systematic knowledge of doctrinal truth. 'If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them,' is God's message to the theologian. 'Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth' (2 Tim. 2:15), is God's message for the spiritual man."

Is that not brilliant? Bravo!, Mr. Pearlman, Bravo!

Joyce Meyer, we do not need to fear reason - it will not lead to atheism, unless applied in earnest to atheism (which should then, if the logician is honest, in the very least, lead the atheist to agnosticism).

We are to apply our Godly ratiocination to his Word. I don't know how Joyce reasoned herself into such an unreasonable reasoning of reason. I don't think it's just her. I think that the Body of Christ is terrified of logic and sees it as cold and terrible. This is why they are called "religious folk".

After Chapter 10 of "Battle Field of the Mind" I truly began to appreciate the depth of Meyer, which at first appearance, to me, seemed shallow. This is the beauty of the book - and the same beauty can be found in the gospel. It seemed to me too that by the end of the book, Joyce's vocabulary was expanding and her prose growing sharper (I realize that she has written over 70 published books).

There is a lot of information covered in the book that I'd like to get into. Reading it once seems a shame, therefore, in this case, unlike the cases of many other books, a workbook would be preferable—I'll be keeping my eye out for one.

Joyce points out many historical facts of the bible, including that it was an 11-day journey the Jews had to cross over into the promised land - God kept them in the wilderness for 40 years; in turn, her "Wilderness Mentalities" section was quite insightful. I think her favorite word at the time of writing this was "exhortative" — she used it much. I too enjoyed the little tales of trials in her personal life and the wisdom she gleaned from them. I hear she is writing fiction now - which I'd be interested in reading.

I might point out another oddity in the book, which I found highly entertaining. In Chapter 15, under "Meditate and Be Healed", Joyce states that:

"My appearance has been changed during the past 18 years. People tell me that I actually look at least 15 years younger today than I did when I first began to diligently study the Word and make it the central focus of my entire life."

It is quite common knowledge now that Joyce Meyer has gone under the knife (I thought she was hotter before, as a friend told me I was the type that would always choose the before pictures on those infomercials, and he's right)....

This is one of the best books I have ever read.

When my boss recommended it, he said it would change how I dealt with situations and make the people around me seem very transparent. And that proved to be an extremely accurate statement.

This book not only makes you analyze your own approach to life but also provides you with tools to understand the inner workings of others' minds, which is why they act and speak the way they do.

Meyer's writing approach in this book is based on a Christian perspective. She begins each small section of the discussion with a scripture.

While the first two-thirds of the book are highly enlightening and well worth reading, the last one-third really made the book for me.

In the last third, Meyer analyzes the 10 Wilderness mentalities. Understanding these mindsets truly alters the way you interact with the people around you and, more importantly, makes you think about your own thinking.

If you have a desire to be optimistic, being familiar with these mentalities to rid yourself of them is essential.

Life changing experiences can have a profound impact on our lives.

They can cause us to reevaluate our values, goals, and priorities.

These experiences can come in many forms, such as a new job, a relationship, a travel adventure, or a personal achievement.

When we have a life changing experience, it can feel like we are on a new path, with new opportunities and possibilities.

It can also be a time of great growth and self-discovery.

We may learn more about ourselves, our strengths, and our weaknesses.

Life changing experiences can be both exciting and challenging, but they are always worth it in the end.

They can help us to become the best version of ourselves and to live a more fulfilling life.

So, embrace the life changing experiences that come your way and see where they take you.

You may be surprised at the wonderful things that await you.

The first thing that greets the reader upon opening this book is the profound verse from Proverbs 23:7: "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he." In essence, a person's thoughts shape who they become. The thoughts that the reader allows to enter their mind will have a significant impact on how they think and act.

This book is neatly divided into three distinct parts. Part I delves into the crucial importance of the mind, emphasizing the power of positive thoughts and urging the reader to reflect on what they are thinking. Part II breaks down the various conditions that can influence the mind, such as anxiety, worry, being judgmental, critical, and suspicious. Part III uses the example of the Israelites' forty-year journey in the desert, a journey that should have taken only eleven days to reach the Promised Land. They continuously circled the mountain, having to learn and break down the mental strongholds in their minds.

Personally, I found this book to be truly enlightening. It shines a light on the spiritual and mental battles against the devil's lies that can influence the mind. These strongholds need to be broken down through the spiritual armor of the Word of God, the influence of the Holy Spirit, and the reader's desire to change their thinking through prayer and study. I would highly recommend this book to readers who feel that their minds are engaged in a spiritual warfare and have become a battlefield, affecting their thoughts and actions. It's not for clinical diagnoses but for those who want to understand why they think the way they do, how to arm themselves against these thoughts, and how to transform their negative thinking into positive. Joyce Meyer has indeed written an influential and educational book on how to emerge victorious in the battles within our minds.

I had a great deal of anticipation when I embarked on reading "Battlefield of the Mind" by Joyce Meyer. It is her most renowned book, and I have never been let down by any of Joyce Meyer's works, and this one was no different.

"Battlefield of the Mind" is filled to the brim with profound insights, valuable knowledge, wisdom, and truth! I have been following Joyce's teachings for years, and in this book, she shares personal anecdotes and examples that I had never heard before, which I found truly exciting. These stories pertain to her life in ministry, her background, and her marriage. It gives me a sense of comfort to know that Joyce has dealt with mental battles and overcome them, and I believe I can too!

The book is divided into three parts. I particularly liked part two as it discussed how to handle doubt, anxiety, confusion, and worry. Part three focuses on the "wilderness mentalities," and Joyce uses the example of the children of Israel spending 40 years in the desert and how their mental state prevented them from progressing forward. Some chapters didn't precisely address the issues I face (such as the chapter on a passive mind), while others completely spoke to me (like the one on a wandering mind). So, it's wonderful to have such a diverse range of topics to draw from. I'm certain that any reader can appreciate this book and gain a wealth of knowledge from it! I highly recommend it!!

Joyce Meyers is a Christian woman whom I deeply love and admire.

She truly knows what she is talking about. What I particularly love about her is that she keeps it real, which is something we desperately need in our daily lives. We all need to be genuine with ourselves and with others.

Moreover, she practices what she preaches. She has been through various experiences in life and understands the challenges and emotional turmoil that we all face.

My advice to all my friends is to check her out and read her books. Her books are not only beneficial for women but for everyone. They offer valuable insights on how to deal with emotional issues and behavior. She is like a Christian Dr., in my opinion.

Her books have been a great help and source of healing for me in my life journey. That's why I want to share this with you. She is also on cable and has her own TV program. You can find her listing in your TV guide and check her out. I'm sure you will love her too.

I hope that by sharing my personal experience, I can bless someone.

Meyer presents a combination of common sense and New Thought metaphysics, which is disguised in language that sounds Christian. However, what she writes has little that is truly Christian. The basis she constructs is the ancient pagan concept that thoughts and/or words possess the power to mold our reality, which is why the book has its title. Although she gives lip service to all three - the sinful nature of human beings, the redemptive work of Jesus, and the sanctifying work of the Spirit - Meyer misinterprets them as she tries to reconfigure them around a false gospel of mind-power and a largely pagan redefinition of "faith".

To support her ideas, she constantly quotes passages of Scripture out of context or distorts their meaning. She often cites from the King James Version, seizing on words whose meanings have changed so that she can distort the text. She also frequently quotes from the Amplified Bible to pick meanings from the full semantic range of a word, even if that meaning is not warranted. This is a perilous book. While it does offer some useful advice and speaks the truth at times, the foundation upon which it is built is simply not in line with Christianity and will almost surely mislead the unwary reader.

This book presents truly remarkable concepts and ideas that have the power to convict and transform your way of thinking. It offers a fresh perspective on your own thoughts, making it an engaging and thought-provoking read.

One aspect that I particularly enjoyed was the way the book was divided into distinct sections, with each chapter focusing on a specific point. This organization made it easy to follow and allowed for a more in-depth exploration of the various topics.

However, there was one drawback that I couldn't overlook. The numerous [add ins] to the Bible verses detracted from the reading experience. They made the text more difficult to understand and slowed down the overall pace of the book. It would have been better if these additions were either minimized or presented in a more seamless way.

Despite this minor flaw, I still believe that this book has a lot to offer and would recommend it to anyone interested in exploring new ideas and expanding their understanding of the world.

The general idea of the book is that there are certain forces at play that seek to deprive you of your joy. The common method by which they operate is through negative mindsets. However, valuable lessons can be gleaned from the scripture that have the potential to guide you towards a correct mindset.

I discovered this book to be extremely informative and profoundly helpful. Merely reading the book brought me a greater sense of ease, and I am of the opinion that I have derived a great deal from it. Repeated readings are likely to offer me even more assistance. Generally speaking, I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone.

Nevertheless, the only aspect of the book that was somewhat annoying were the annotations to the scripture that Joyce Meyer included. At times, they made the reading process more difficult.

„I would give you…a 0! But that’s not possible, so I give you a 1.“ This statement truly reflects the intense and profound impact that this book has had on me. Seriously, this book fucked me up on so many levels. It delved into the deepest recesses of my emotions, challenging my beliefs and perceptions. The characters were so vividly portrayed that I felt as if I was living their lives along with them. The plot twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat, unable to put the book down. Each page was filled with such raw and powerful writing that it left me breathless. It made me question my own values and made me see the world in a whole new light. This book is not just a simple read; it is an experience that will stay with me for a long time.

3.75 rounded up. (So precise.....I know :-))

I truly relished this book. I regarded it as an engaging and biblically-based approach to handling the mental challenges that we all encounter时不时. Joyce traverses through them one by one and equips you with numerous scriptures to overcome your thoughts.

However, 0.25 was deducted from 4 as I discovered the e-book to be a bit arduous to read. Joyce employs a diverse range of scripts (including bold and capitalization). Reading it in that manner is a bit confounding. In fact, I found the actual hardcopy book to be far more effortless to read and completed it in that way.

This book offers valuable insights and practical tools for those seeking to find strength and victory in the face of mental battles. While the e-book format had some drawbacks, the content itself is well worth exploring. Whether you prefer the digital or print version, I would highly recommend giving this book a read.