Wilderness Mentality #1

In this episode of the Blessed and Bossed Up podcast, Tatum continues the discussion on Joyce Meyer's book, Battlefield of the Mind. Now 63% through the book, Tatum delves into the final section, "Wilderness Mentalities," focusing on the first mentality: "My Future is Determined by My Past and My Present." Tatum explores the importance of vision, the pitfalls of dwelling on past and present circumstances, and the need for a mindset shift towards faith and God's promises.Key Points:Introduction:Tatum provides an overview of the progress in Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer.Recap of Part 1 (Importance of the Mind) and Part 2 (Conditions of the Mind).Introduction to Part 3: Wilderness Mentalities, and the importance of addressing these mentalities to move forward.Deuteronomy 1 and 2:Reflects on the Israelites' 40-year journey in the wilderness for what should have been an 11-day trip.Joyce Meyer’s revelation: The Israelites' prolonged journey was due to a "wilderness mentality."Wilderness Mentalities:First Mentality: "My Future is Determined by My Past and My Present."Reference to Proverbs 29:18, emphasizing the importance of vision.Joyce Meyer highlights how the Israelites focused on their past and present circumstances, hindering their progress.Self-Reflection and Application:Tatum encourages listeners to reflect on their own lives and identify if they are operating with a wilderness mentality.Importance of shifting focus from past and present limitations to God's promises and vision.The necessity of contentment and gratitude in the journey, avoiding the trap of constantly seeking what's next.Personal Insights:Tatum shares her personal experiences and struggles with maintaining a growth mindset while also being content and grateful.The importance of recognizing and celebrating God's past blessings and current provisions.Therapy and Introspection:Discusses the balance between therapy and introspection, and relying on God's guidance for a complete understanding of one's identity and future.Childlike Curiosity:Tatum emphasizes the need to maintain a childlike curiosity and dependence on God, using her personal story and references to The Chosen series.Call to Action:Tatum encourages listeners to take their wilderness mentality to the Lord and seek His vision for their future.Reminds listeners that divine guidance sustains and provides clarity and direction.Scriptures Mentioned:Deuteronomy 1 and 2Proverbs 29:18 (King James Version and Message Version)Luke 4:18-19Isaiah 11:1-3Colossians 3:2Deuteronomy 1 and 2Numbers 14:2,3Numbers 20:2-4Numbers 21:4-5Genesis 13:7-11Genesis 13: 14-15Link to book: https://a.co/d/cn8QzNMOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com* Check out NetSuite and use my code netsuite.ai/BLESSED for a great deal: https://www.netsuite.com* Check out Super.com and use my code super.com/credit for a great deal: https://super.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy