Wilderness Mentality #3

In this episode of the Blessed and Bossed Up podcast, Tatum continues her deep dive into Joyce Meyer's book, Battlefield of the Mind. We're exploring Chapter 18, which brings us to Wilderness Mentality #3: "Please Make Everything Easy: I Can't Take It If Things Are Too Hard." This mentality highlights the common struggle many of us face when we find ourselves wanting an easy path, but God is calling us to something more challenging.

Key Discussion Points:

• Recap of Previous Chapters: Tatum recaps the previous wilderness mentalities covered in earlier chapters:
• Chapter 16: "My Future is Determined by My Past and My Present."
• Chapter 17: "Someone Do It for Me: I Don't Want to Take Responsibility."
• Wilderness Mentality #3:
• Tatum discusses how this mindset of wanting an easy path can hinder our spiritual growth.
• She emphasizes the importance of understanding that God's commandments, though challenging, are not beyond our reach.
• Tatum reflects on her personal experiences, highlighting how adopting the mantra "I can do hard things" has helped her overcome difficult situations.
• Scriptural Insights:
• Deuteronomy 30:11 is highlighted to show that God's commandments are not too hard for us to follow.
• John 14:16 is discussed to emphasize the role of the Holy Spirit as our helper, who empowers us to do what might seem impossible in our own strength.
• Exodus 13:17-18 is referenced to illustrate how God sometimes leads us on the hard path for our own good and character development.
• Galatians 6:9 and Philippians 4:12-13 are cited to encourage listeners to persist in doing good and to rely on Christ's strength in all circumstances.
• Practical Application:
• Tatum provides actionable strategies for shifting from a mentality of defeat to one of victory:
• Leaning more into God's presence when things get tough.
• Engaging more deeply in prayer, fasting, and scripture to strengthen spiritual resilience.
• Recognizing that difficult situations are often God's way of preparing us for greater things.

Important Items:

• Book Recommendation: If you haven't already, pick up a copy of Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer. Start from Chapter 1 and follow along with Tatum’s discussions.
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Scriptures Mentioned:

• Deuteronomy 30:11
• John 14:16
• Exodus 13:17-18
• Galatians 6:9
• Philippians 4:12-13

Tatum leaves listeners with a powerful reminder: Hard is not the narrative we need to rehearse—victory is. No matter the challenges, remember that the fight is fixed in our favor, and the suffering we face is temporary. Stay strong in faith, and don’t grow weary in doing good.