Key insights
- The battleground for victory in life is in our minds, where we must choose to think in line with God’s word rather than allowing our thoughts to be dominated by something else.
- The devil tries to blind our minds and prevent us from realizing certain things, but we can expose his tricks with the help of the Holy Ghost.
- Fear is a lie that we talk ourselves into believing, and if we allow it to dominate our thinking, it can manifest in our lives, overshadowing the truth.
- “We’re not fighting for victory. We’re fighting from victory to victory.”
- Jesus has already done it, now it’s up to us to acknowledge and embrace the existence of his finished works.
- God will carve out new paths and bring us to our desired destination when we have faith and acknowledge the reality of what we can’t see yet.
- Trusting in self-effort means relying on your own abilities and knowledge, while trusting in God means depending on Him for the outcome.
- “I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy and nothing shall by any means.” – Creflo Dollar emphasizes the authority and mastery believers have over their enemies.
Summary
- Change your thinking to align with God’s thoughts and ways, as victory in life is determined by how we think.
- Set your mind on the Word of God, recognize and correct wrong thoughts influenced by the enemy, and overcome fear by aligning your thinking with God’s promises to receive the finished works of Jesus Christ.
- Reject the devil’s suggestions and fight from a position of victory, as healing, prosperity, and deliverance are already accomplished through Jesus Christ; like Joseph, don’t let circumstances define your mindset, but keep your mind set on what Jesus said.
- Trust in God’s grace and acknowledge the reality of Jesus’ finished works to find guidance and prosperity in life, ultimately reaching your destination and finding fulfillment.
- Believers should trust in Jesus’ work and rely on the Holy Spirit, rather than their own efforts, in order to overcome the enemy’s tricks and receive the finished works of Jesus Christ.
- You have authority over the enemy’s power and ability to overcome challenges, as Jesus has given you authority over the devil’s abilities to mess with your mind.
- Don’t let your present circumstances support wrong suggestions; as a Christian, align your thoughts with God’s Word to overcome the battle in your mind and resist the devil’s deception.
- Learn how to change your life and overcome obstacles by realizing who you are in Christ through Creflo Dollar’s new series, “New Year New You,” which includes a 5 CD set, a two-part series on doing the impossible, a 30-day devotional, and a 2015 calendar, while supporting his ministry spreads the gospel of grace and enables acts of service to help people in need worldwide.
